In episode #734, Eric and Neil discuss how to build links the right way. Tune in to hear what makes link-building sleazy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Build Links (Without Being Sleazy) [01:00] Having a simple widget or tool is a great way to provide a service without being sleazy. [01:25] Neil likes to release free copies of paid tools. [01:56] HubSpot overtook Drift by offering a free service. [02:30] Yelp offers widgets that helps restaurants link-build. [02:45] Email outreach isn’t sleazy, even though people think it is. [03:02] To not be sleazy, you have to offer value. [03:46] Aim to build relationships instead of just reaching out for links. [04:15] Use data to help you find out your best people to reach out to. [04:43] That’s it for today! [04:47] If you could take two minutes out of your day, we are trying to improve the listening experience for you, so go to Singlegrain.com/survey and help us gain some insight into what matters to our listeners. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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