Posted by Cyrus-ShepardLink building isn't always easy, but if you want to rank with SEO, links are often the cost of admission.
While Google says SEOs sometimes focus too much on links, links remain one of the few confirmed ranking factors. Indeed, every study over the past decade shows a high correlation between links and ranking. And while links alone can't guarantee a #1 spot at the top of Google, previous research has shown that it's nearly impossible to rank without any links at all.
For many, link bu...