I saw your question about getting free backlinks from blog comments and thought I'd weigh in with my experience. I've been navigating the SEO landscape for a while now, and I strongly believe that when it comes to blog commenting for backlinks, the manual and authentic approach is the way to go.
I've swimming in SEO for over 10 years now. I wouldn't consider myself an expert, but I do consider myself as someone aware of what works best for me.
I strongly believe that when it comes to blog commenting for backlinks, the manual and authentic approach is the way to go.
The number of automated comments I delete daily is ridiculous. 99% of them have absolutely nothing to do with the content, they are generic and they rarely pass the smell test.
Using automated software might seem like a time-saver but it's a waste of time in the long run. They are spammy and irrelevant, and they don't add value to the blog you're trying to grow because those backlinks are usually attached to a backlink.
Your approach ultimately should be based on the results you are trying to achieve:
- How important is this piece of property you are promoting?
- What are your time restraints for growing your traffic?
- Are we aiming to build authority or are we churning and burning?
- Are you attempting to build a community around your website?
Manually creating comments for your blog allows for genuine engagement. I used to write comments for up-and-coming forums back in the day. The goal was to create manual comments that would not only attract new users but also build engagement. It took work but it worked.
If you focus on building quality comments over quantity, then your comments will pass the smell test every time. Stop throwing sh*t at the wall hoping that it sticks, cause usually it just slides down.
Your commenting campaign doesn't have to be 100% manual. You can hire real people to do micro tasks. Set up a campaign and pay people a couple of cents to create relevant comments on a free blog. And or find high authority, relevant sites to leave those comments on.
All I am saying is if you want to see results from your efforts, don't be afraid of a little manual effort.