Reach out for 1-2 new local backlinks a month

A backlink is another site linking to yours, it’s one of the strongest trust signals in local SEO. Building these steadily, a couple a month, adds up significantly over a year.

• Consider local sponsorships, trade associations, supplier partnerships, local youth sports teams or local news mentions
• Reach out with a simple, genuine ask, most local backlinks come from real relationships, not tricks
• Slow and steady wins every time
• Depending on the price, it’s worth paying for some of these backlinks as well

Follow our backlink guide here: BACKLINKS: A short list of trustworthy local sites, associations, or partners