1.0Search Engine Marketing & Optimization Bloghttps://www.directoryone.com/blogDirectory Onehttps://www.directoryone.com/blog/author/adminrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="acEc1WvGDc"><a href="https://www.directoryone.com/blog/5-ways-to-create-linkbait.html">5 Ways to Create Linkbaith</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.directoryone.com/blog/5-ways-to-create-linkbait.html/embed#?secret=acEc1WvGDc" width="600" height="338" title="“5 Ways to Create Linkbaith” — Search Engine Marketing & Optimization Blog" data-secret="acEc1WvGDc" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.directoryone.com/blog/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> https://www.directoryone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/link-bait-la-gi-2.jpg880495Eric Brantner SEO Content Writer Are you having a difficult time getting others to link to your content? Does it seem like no matter how well you write, no one is paying attention to you? You’re not alone. One of the most common complaints from internet marketers is that generating backlinks is a seemingly impossible task in some cases. While there are literally hundreds of different approaches you can take to create linkbait, here is a list of 5 common ways to generate more backlinks. 1. Controversy- This is sometimes referred to as “flamebait.” The general idea behind this is that having a controversial opinion on a popular topic in your industry will generate tons of online publicity for your company. Of course, this begs the question: should I be controversial just to get links? I don’t think you should ever say something you don’t mean just for the sake of getting links because you do have a reputation to uphold. However, there is nothing wrong with questioning popular opinions in your industry if you can back up your position with solid reasoning. 2. Breaking a Story- In today’s 24/7 internet world, this is almost impossible. There is always someone else who