Link Building

Foundational Backlinks

The bedrock of your online presence. Set up business profiles on major platforms to signal legitimacy to search engines. All nofollow but essential for establishing trust.

beginner
Results in 1–2 weeks
6 resources

Step-by-step playbook

[01]

Create Google Business Profile

Essential for local SEO. Enhances visibility on Google Maps and search results. Comes with $400 ad credits. Get verified before the profile goes live.

[02]

Set up Facebook Business Page

Public-facing page for your product, visible to all users including those not logged in. Different from personal profiles.

[03]

Create Instagram Business Account

Convert a new account to business profile. Note: website links must be set via mobile app.

[04]

Set up X (Twitter) product account

Dedicated account for your product. Can be linked in many directories without impacting post visibility. Embed your link in the bio.

[05]

Create LinkedIn Company Page

Quick setup, significant channel for B2B exposure. Links from company pages carry weight.

[06]

Set up Pinterest Business Account

Often used as a visual search engine. Can drive significant traffic if your product has visual appeal.

Pro tips

  • +Complete every field on every profile — incomplete profiles rank lower
  • +Use consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) across all platforms
  • +Add your website URL to every single profile
  • +Upload a professional logo and cover image everywhere
  • +Even nofollow links from high-authority domains help establish trust

Common mistakes

  • Skipping Google Business Profile verification
  • Using personal accounts instead of business/product accounts
  • Inconsistent branding across platforms
  • Not adding website links to every profile
  • Setting up profiles and never posting — inactive profiles look spammy

SEO starts with a great product

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