In Episode #373, Eric and Neil discuss how many links you really need to rank well. Tune in as Eric and Neil remind us of the TWO most important factors for SEO. They’ll also explain why The Penny Hoarder gets more traffic than Neil does and why Eric builds links for a post that is already driving traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: 
00:27 – Today’s topic: How Many Links Do You Really Need to Rank Well?
00:39 – Two main factors in SEO are content and links
00:57 – Eric and Neil uses Ahrefs
01:01 – Ahrefs has a keyword explorer tool that will show you the difficulty and guidelines for using a certain keyword
01:23 – The Penny Hoarder is a popular blog which was in Inc 500 list 
01:32 – They make 8-figures/year in revenue
01:35 – The blog has more traffic than Neil’s blog
01:40 – They get more traffic because of their content
01:43 – Neil has more backlinks and domain authority than TPH
01:52 – “It just comes down to content”
01:58 – You don’t need too many backlinks 
02:02 – You need MORE content
02:06 – If you want to build up your links, use infographics or Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Technique
02:25 – Eric didn’t build links for the top 5 keywords for which they’re ranking
02:46 – Focus on the domain authority
03:03 – Eric has one post that ranks for the most marketing keywords 
03:16 – Eric has built links for that post to boost it
03:41 – Check Eric Enge's:  Do Links Still Matter
04:05 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a heat mapping tool that helps you increase your conversion rate 
04:52 – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway for multiple entries
04:58 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: 
Content and links are the main factors for SEO—keep track of them.
Having too many backlinks may not always boost your post; rather, focus on creating GREAT content.
Check the posts whose keywords are ranking well and build links to boost that post.

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In Episode #373, Eric and Neil discuss how many links you really need to rank well. Tune in as Eric and Neil remind us of the TWO most important factors for SEO. They’ll also explain why The Penny Hoarder gets more traffic than Neil does and why Eric builds links for a post that is already driving traffic. Time Stamped Show Notes: <ul> <li>00:27 – Today’s topic: How Many Links Do You Really Need to Rank Well?
</li> <li>00:39 – Two main factors in SEO are content and links</li> <li>00:57 – Eric and Neil uses <a href="http://growtheverywhere.com/ahrefs">Ahrefs</a> <ul> <li>01:01 – Ahrefs has a keyword explorer tool that will show you the difficulty and guidelines for using a certain keyword</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:23 – <a href="https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/">The Penny Hoarder</a> is a popular blog which was in <a href="https://www.inc.com/500chart/">Inc 500</a> list <ul> <li>01:32 – They make 8-figures/year in revenue</li> <li>01:35 – The blog has more traffic than Neil’s blog</li> <li>01:40 – They get more traffic because of their content</li> <li>01:43 – Neil has more backlinks and domain authority than TPH</li> <li>01:52 – “It just comes down to content”</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:58 – You don’t need too many backlinks <ul> <li>02:02 – You need MORE content</li> </ul> </li> <li>02:06 – If you want to build up your links, use infographics or Brian Dean’s <a href="http://backlinko.com/skyscraper-technique">Skyscraper Technique</a>
</li> <li>02:25 – Eric didn’t build links for the top 5 keywords for which they’re ranking</li> <li>02:46 – Focus on the domain authority</li> <li>03:03 – Eric has one post that ranks for the most marketing keywords <ul> <li>03:16 – Eric has built links for that post to boost it</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:41 – Check <a href="https://www.stonetemple.com/about-eric-enge/">Eric Enge's</a>: <a href="https://www.stonetemple.com/links-remain-a-very-powerful-ranking-factor-study/"> Do Links Still Matter</a>
</li> <li>04:05 – <a href="http://marketingschool.io/">Marketing School</a> is giving away a free 1 year subscription to <a href="https://www.crazyegg.com/">Crazy Egg</a> which is a heat mapping tool that helps you increase your conversion rate <ul> <li>04:52 – Go to <a href="http://singlegrain.com/giveaway">SingleGrain.com/giveaway</a> for multiple entries</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:58 – That’s it for today’s episode!</li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>Content and links are the main factors for SEO—keep track of them.</li> <li>Having too many backlinks may not always boost your post; rather, focus on creating GREAT content.</li> <li>Check the posts whose keywords are ranking well and build links to boost that post.</li> </ol> Leave some feedback: <ul> <li>What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://growtheverywhere.com/">Growth Everywhere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Single Grain</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">Twitter @neilpatel</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">Twitter @ericosiu</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In Episode #373, Eric and Neil discuss how many links you really need to rank well. Tune in as Eric and Neil remind us of the TWO most important factors for SEO. They’ll also explain why The Penny Hoarder gets more traffic than Neil does and why...

How Many Links Do You Really Need to Rank Well? | Ep. #373

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