Link Wheel Basics
Given that I have only been in the niche of online development persay since 2007 I am still learning a ton. I have done ok in search ranking, but it was hit or miss. I have seen a lot more about link wheels lately, but it took me a while to wrap my head around it. So here is what I got, see what you think.
Basically you need a lot of links, and good quality ones, to get your site to rank. A link wheel is kind of like an outline for your linking strategy. Its a simple visual that illustrates the point of having your site link profile like an actual wheel on a bike. Where your site is the middle of the wheel and all the spokes are links pointing into your site.
However with link wheels you want to have multiple layers of links. The way link work is that when one page, links to another, then that page links to another, then that page links to you – you get a little bit of link equity from all those pages. Its like the link juice starts on the first page and then flows to each page and eventually to you, and thru your site on to the sites you link to.
So by creating a link wheel you create a set of site that link directly to your site, then sites that link to your first layer of links, then site that link to your second layer of links. You can take it as far as you like, but you get the point. Here is an illustration of a simple editable link wheel template that I use (click to enlarge):
If you want to use this you can download it here.
A lot of what value a link has, is dependent upon its trustrank. The short story is new sites don’t have much or any, but established sites do. So a super easy way to do your link wheel is by using web 2.0 properties such as squidoo, quizilla, wordpress.com, blogspot etc… These sites already have high trust and you can create free pages on them.
Having some sites link directly to your main site, and some to other link wheel sites etc… The point here is to make it look natural. Not every site on the planet is going to link directly to you. Google knows this. But by linking indirectly you still push link equity to your site, while remaining natural.
In an ideal world you would get linked to because you have great content and everyone thinks you the best. With a properly done link wheel, you can make it look like everyone really thinks you are the best. Not leaving a foot print is the goal.
Here is another example which I got from a friend. Its a bit more complex, and is also a great starting point for what sites to create pages on.
The Secret 2.0 – Where its at in 2010
Complements of Gary Vaynerchuk:
Smokin Awesome.
Thanks gary.
Getting motivated aside from books
There are many great books that can help you to get motivated and do something, what about other options though? I mean I don’t really have the time to sit down and read a book in the morning when I need some kick start motivation or when I am a slumping in the afternoon. I find that reading certain blogs help me.
Blogs that are either self help/learning style, like Seth Godins or blogs of other people that are successful in the market place. Energy is contageous, both positive and negative. So reading blogs of people that are successful in the market place lets me pick up on some of their energy. Then I channel it into my work and I get more done. Adding in learning style to the energy lets me pickup new insights and always grow.
Some of the blogs I like to read are:
Opt in Opt out – Seth Godin – Disagree
While I haven’t really posted here about much of anything Seth Godin I am a huge advocate. He has many great books, including one of my favorite The Dip. He also shares daily insight on his blog, most of which is priceless and spot on.
However I have to disagree with his recent post on Opt in and Opt out. I see his point of view, however it seems that his premise would suggest that the government get to decide what is Opt in and what is Opt out. This is a scary thought and is certainly dangerous. He said he would make organ doning opt out, I disagree. I want the choice. He said he would make smart financial choices opt out. I disagree, I want the choice. Making smart financial decisions an Opt out environment (such as requiring everyone to put money into 401K) would certainly keep the ignorant and stupid people from leaving themselves with out a retirement, it would also take away a choice. It would also give a false sense of security. One were people said “well I don’t need to plan for retirement, I am following the government mandated plan”. Which would make the lazy people think they were safe. It would also likely lead people to Believe that they are entitled to a secure financial future because they didn’t opt out. They would then expect the socialist government to pick up the slack if something didn’t work out and cover their retirement. Look at Social Security, it was supposed to do just that, although people can’t easily opt out, and its failing/failed.
I am generally for less government control, as I don’t need the government telling me what to do. I need to get off my lazy rear end and learn and research myself and live responsibly. Aside from that, when the government or anyone else sets a public standard for something and makes it opt out, people that don’t opt out feel that they are entitled to the alleged benefits of that program and then get mad if things don’t work out.
In a nut shell people need to be responsible and take care of themselves. I am for organ donors, but I am not for making it mandatory. I am for seat belts, but it shouldn’t be a law. I am for motorcyclists wearing helmets, but it shouldn’t be a law. They are very unwise if they do not, but they should be allowed to take their life in their hands if they want to. I am not for drunk driving, cause that is allowing someone to take some else’s lives in their own hands.
While some of his principles are generally good, it largely would result in the removal of freedom and choice. Which ultimately lands us in a communist country if you go far enough. Next thing you know your in the group thats inferior and you have to mark your self and then Hitler orders you killed. Bit extreme, but it could wind up as our kids real world.
Oh, and bacon should always be opt out. Sorry Seth thats just the way I feel. lol
Happy 4th of July to all!
I hope each of you had a wonderful fourth of July. It rained here all day, nonstop. I was still a great day though, really enjoyed spending time with the family. Even read about some our history, I am so thankful to be living in the USA and to be free. Thanks to all who continue to serve so that I can be free.
Shoemoney Xtreme Week 1
Week 1 was rather basic, as is needed to lay a good foundation. I picked up some basic concepts, and some terminology. Aside from that I didn’t learn much I didn’t know, however the action plan is quite good. At the end of each week he is including an Action Plan, basically some homework to get readers involved. Week 1′s action plan is essential to a good business and very involving. Its basic business stuff, but very important. I had alreay done some of it, but most of it is stuff I just had never done or whatever. I am doing now and look forward to a great week 2.
Memorial Day
Thank you to all the soldiers that have served or fallen serving here in the United States. You have my gratitude and thanks for serving this great country and keeping it free for me and my family. Thank you to all the families too who give up their loved ones so that they can serve. It is truly a privilige to live here in the US, and it is kept that way by our Service Men.
The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are graced by U.S. flags on Memorial Day.
Shoemoney Extreme – Don’t Miss This!
For some time now shoemoney has been working on his book, which would have been worth every cent if you know anything about shoemoney. He recently decided to scrap the book and instead turn it into a 12 week course on introduction to making money online. This kind of blueprint course is just the perfect thing for someone wanting to get started. I am excited about it, even as someone who has gotten off to an ok start. ($9,000 profit last year from my online ventures).
Realizing that this is a once and a lifetime opportunity, I am jumping on it. Then I read the most amazing part. ITS FREE!!!! Yes, he is giving it away free. It will come back to him and he will make money in other areas, but this is amazing info to be getting for at a decent price, but astounding to get it for free. I am signed up, this is something that someone that wants to make money online just can’t miss.
Link Plan
I am no great SEO, but I do know that you need a plan if you want to accomplish a good ranking. A good link plan is essential to gaining links that are productive and look and are natural. The are many different segments of link development, one of which is Web 2.0 style sites that you can get links from. Persay anyway.
Here I am sharing the link plan that I use for these types of sites. I don’t use just this plan, but rather its a piece in my overall plan. I also customize it for each site, but its the basic concept. I like having a simple, picture oriented plan I can work with.
Undead Live iPhone Game App
There is a new game out, Undead live for the iphone. Its free for the next 2 days, grab it free while you can. If not it will be $4.99. In the game you can join what is called covens and fight together against others. Please join my coven and we can fight together!
You will need to complete a couple of initial quests before we can join together, so if you don’t see the below screens then work on quests till you get to choose a name and immortality from the DarkLord then follow the below directions.
I am a Vampire, so you have to be a Vampire to join with me. Go under MyEmpire -> Mybloodline and enter in my coven code and hit “send invite”.
Code: 142945924
If you would like to add anther memeber you can add my buddy who is also a vampire:
Code: 122242476
If you would like 10,000 Free gold you can use one of the codes I have listed here:
Undead live 10000 Gold Codes
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