- Ensure your primary keyword(s) is in the link title that links to you. - Try to get websites linking to you with a range of different keywords. - If all your backlinks have the same anchor text, search engines may assume you have purchased links and devalue your backlinks.
- Anchor text should remain the same throughout a backlink. - When an anchor text of a backlink change frequently, search engines may consider the link as a purchased link. - A backlink that has age will earn you good ranking. - Temporary links that last 1 to 3 months do not usually receive good ranking. - The value of each link is shared between the number of total links on that page. - If a referrer page has fewer links, each link will be valued more. - Try to earn yourself backlinks from pages that have few outgoing links. - Links appearing more early in the HTML code are valued better. - Links that are located on the header will be valued more than links on the footer. - You will receive better ranking if you have backlinks from well trusted large websites. - Most domains ending with .edu and .gov are well trusted by search engines. - Avoid backlinks that are redirected by JavaScript or Flash. - Most search engines ignore JavaScript and Flash links.