Definition of Backlink

Backlinks are also referred to as inbound links, inlinks, inward links, and incoming links. In particular, backlinks begin on another website and point to the first website. The first website has no true control over the links, but rather the site including the backlinks has the control over their use. The first site owner relies on the second website to a certain degree. In some cases, the first site owner might be able to arrange the specific anchor text used in the backlink as well as other issues relating to the backlink and its use.

Backlinks are critical to successful SEO optimisation as well as to the success of a website. In fact, the more sites that link to yours, the better your page ranking should become. In order to successfully obtain backlinks, the content of the website should be good. It is also possible to obtain backlinks by posting in forums, blog sites, and directories.

External links:

• Wikipedia explanation of Backlink
• How to Build Backlinks
• Backlink Builder
• All About Google Backlinks
• Backlink – a definition from WhatIs