Comments on: Winning the Link Lottery – What Would You Do For A Link?

By: Jack Humphrey

Jack Humphrey — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:32:57 +0000

Permanency is a good thing in link building. That has a lot to do with the valuation of a good link. But short-lived links, like some social links, can bring a lot of traffic in a short time while ALSO catching the attention of people who can send you those more permanent links. A good link always affects the search engines in some positive way.

By: Millionairemumma

Millionairemumma — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:30:00 +0000

The learning curve never stops and this blog keeps it finger on the pulse.
Thanks.
When you talk about the right link Jack, is the permanency of the link the factor or the traffic it brings,. the reward for getting it? Or is it a SERPs thing.
Hope you can understand what I am trying to ask.

Millionairemumma

By: Monkeyprofit

Monkeyprofit — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:25:02 +0000

Hi Jack. Been checking you out for quite a long time. I have been in internet marketing for 5 years and i’m now 21. A mere junior in terms of internet marketing however funny enough, i still get more subscribers than the “experienced” marketing guru’s.

I do feel that I know a substantial amount about internet marketing but every now and then you come up with these great, amazing, excellent posts.

About a year ago I think I bumped into you on a marketing forum (not sure what forum though) and we had this long conversation about social marketing and we both discussed the possibilities that it could entail for us. You were still skeptical about my age when we met but later said “Not bad for a 20 year old” Im from South Africa if that helps you.

Anyway Jack good luck and i’ll inform you of my next product launch and send you a free copy. Keep well lost friend. (Not necessary to post in comments)

By: Jack Humphrey

Jack Humphrey — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:18:18 +0000

Content won’t take you the whole way. In many niches people have caught on to the obvious and are now developing fairly good to really good content. Now we take it up one more level through social media and have good content PLUS the distinction of “being present.” Almost everyone is phoning it in with social media, so having the pedigree of great content on your blog and the name recognition from being on Twitter and other sites doing great things often will tip the balance.

By: Lisa Angelettie@Article Marketing

Lisa Angelettie@Article Marketing — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:43:04 +0000

I really identified with this post Jack. I think that I have always been a bit in isolation online and used to be a little intimidated to reach out to the "big guys" in my niches. But it clearly is the more direct route, because aren't we all trying to build those types of lucrative relationships anyway? I guess other than the Wordpress example you gave, I'm looking for some other ways to grab my very busy and successful competitors attention? Is it simply all about the content? Lisa Angeletties last blog post..How To Focus Your Business In 2009

By: The Internet Marketing Maven

The Internet Marketing Maven — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:15:48 +0000

Thanks for this great post, Jack. You've done an excellent job debunking the myths of getting good links. So many people still spend so much time on unproductive tasks. The key is not to work harder; the key is to work smarter. I'm determined to do my part to cut through the clutter to help fellow online marketers too. I appreciate your information. The Internet Marketing Mavens last blog post..Now You Can Get High-Quality PLR Niche Articles at The Internet Marketing Maven

By: Jack Humphrey

Jack Humphrey — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:04:40 +0000

Thanks Joe! Just makes me want to keep going, hearing that stuff.

By: Taylor@Salvage Drums

Taylor@Salvage Drums — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:24:00 +0000

This is a great breakdown of how important focusing your link building efforts on important sites can be. Getting good links does not happen overnight so don’t get discouraged if you don’t land a great link right away.

By: Joe Robertson

Joe Robertson — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:49:22 +0000

Hi Jack,
This is another fantastic post!!!
Funny that I had followed you some last year and then stopped (don’t know why). Then about 2 weeks ago picked up your blog again and WOW – what a wealth of info I have gotten in the last two weeks. Like the Twitter stuff that I had blown off – it is cool stuff!
Thank’s Jack – and about a week ago I made you a permanent link under “Marketing Insiders” and there you will stay with only one or two others.
Mucha Gracias from NM
Joe

By: Marlene Affeld

Marlene Affeld — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:33:18 +0000

Thanks for the very informative information. I am working on building links and your site provided some excellent suggestions. If you have an opportunity to review my site your comments would be most appreciated.

Wishing you the best in the New Year.