How much Link Building?

[NiallTom]

I'm wondering how much additional directory links to a site, on a monthly basis, would be too much, and potentially seen as too manufactured in Google's eyes.  I am referring specifically to good quality, or relevant, directory links, nothing very spammy.  I know there is no specific number, just wondering what the consensus is.

Would a 10% monthly increase in linking root domains generally be considered too much?  5%?

Thanks for your input!

[CHAKERY]

I would focus more on social media with that 10% increase that you were looking to build on. To answer your question I don't think it would raise any red flags with google as long as they were good quality directories with a higher pagerank. My advice would echo what James had suggested to link to category pages instead of only focusing on your homepage to help build your authority to inner pages.

[GoldStarGames]

Hi Niall,

I would consider having 5-10 different submissions in regards to your content.  If your site is about tropical fish, I would consider having 5-10 different related keywords to tropical fish in the submission itself.  I would think this would help ease your concern about Google penalizing your directory submissions.

[JamesNorquay]

My advice is to not target directory links too much, becuase they yield little benefit only if it is highly relevant.

Target links from:

• Guest posts on related sites

• Articles writing on online PR websites

• Related site comment marketing, sharing advice.

• Social media websites promtions ect.

Ideally only target the home page to 10%, focus more on the category level pages.

[ResslerMotors]

I would stick in the 5-10% range.  5% being safe