When backlinks are too many?
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I just started to create backlinks to my target site but many SEO expert say to me "don't go too far!".
So, where is the limit after that i could be penalized?
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I would try and find other sources for building links.
By all means use General directories to help keep your Link Profile balanced, but don't focus primarily on them.
It is also better if your content is good enough to "attract" links naturally...
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Well, you can Sergio, but you will get nothing back from them.
Have a look at this list of directories SEOmoz has published and try to find something that is related to what you do.
It's all about keeping it on track.
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Ok but can i submit to general directories?
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By good quality, I refer to anything that has a vested interest in your industry. This can be both new and old sites alike, and, for example, a website design site and a social media website could link to an SEO site and still be seen as being within your niche.
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Its my understanding that you shouldn't purely seek out high Quality links only... As this too can look "Un-Natural"
Mixing it up can also include some of the lower quality links where appropriate, directories which are related to your location or subject for example...
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You're welcome, but be careful with directories as they will do very little, unless they are industry specific ones.
Try and target sites within your niche where possible for a chance to get the best links back again.
Andy
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For now is a very basic activity. I'm submitting the site to various sites directories (4/5 submissions a day)
Thanks for the quick response
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There is no limit or threshold. Just be careful not to build too many too fast and make sure the referring sites are good quality. Diversity with anchor text is important, as is a range of landing pages - don't send them all to the homepage.
Andy
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