SEO Tricks That Actually Work: 6 Backlink Strategies

If you're not getting Google traffic, you're not alone.

96% of pages online get zero search traffic. The #1 reason? No backlinks.

But not all backlinks are created equal. You need strategies that work in 2024 (and not the spammy ones).

Here are 6 simple backlink-building techniques I’ve personally tested—and they actually move the needle:

🔥 Strategy #1: Guest Posting

Write helpful articles for popular blogs in your niche. Add a backlink to your site. Everyone wins.

✅ Builds authority
✅ Gets you in front of a new audience
✅ 100% white-hat

📚 Strategy #2: Content Marketing

Create link-worthy content like guides, tutorials, or original insights.

The better your content, the more people will naturally link to it.

📉 Strategy #3: Use Expired Domains with Backlinks

Some expired domains still have great backlinks. Grab them before someone else does and redirect them to your own site.

Just make sure those old links are relevant.

📇 Strategy #4: Submit to Directories

Yes, directories still work—if they’re niche-relevant and respected.

Think industry-specific directories, startup directories, or local business listings.

🛠 Strategy #5: Build Simple Tools

People love sharing tools. A calculator, generator, or analyzer in your niche can get tons of backlinks naturally.

Bonus: Tools keep users on your site longer.

🔗 Strategy #6: Internal Link Building

Link from your high-traffic pages to newer or weaker ones. It passes SEO value and helps readers discover more content.

It’s easy, fast, and works great.

🔎 Final Tip: Focus on Quality, Not Quantity

One backlink from a high-authority site in your niche is better than 100 random ones.

If you want to dive deeper, I made a full video breaking all of this down 👇

🎥 Watch it on YouTube

— Aleks

P.S. Do you already try 👉 Backlinks Finder?