How to start?

Hi,

I just launched my new website and am now thinking of the best way to start attracting links to my site. What would you recommend? What is the best first step?

Kristina

 

You may start with submitting directories, and finish with some cool link bait.

 

Yes, best to start with directories. A good site to find directories is
http://www.directorycritic.com

 

Advertise it and do link building.

Probably you misunderstood something.directorycritic.com accepts directory only.As I see the link in his profile,I don't think his site is a directory.

 

Directory Critic is a site with loads of links to directories. It is really good because you can search for paid directories, free directories, deep link directories and high pagerank directories. You can also add your own directory as well.

I didn't say that you can submit your own website.

 

Sorry,mate.
I just misread your post
And To the OP: here's another source:http://www.addurl.nu

 

Yes directories is the place to start, also consider a press release if you have something news worthy.

You can also buy a few links on authority domains

Link bait is also a cool and easy way to get some natural links as zokiii said.

 

You can also buy text/banners links from sites with the same niche.
Go for promoting your site by forum participation, blog posting, dir submission, and much more.

 

3 mantras:
-directory submission both free and paid
-press articles/press releases
-forums
plus you can ask DP forum members, I believe so!

 

Thanks so far for all the useful info!

I just started with some directories (free for now) and am thinking if I should pay for listing in any directory. If yes - which one? (as budget currently limited)

 

You can submit to strong and top paid directories:
dir.yahoo.com
www.avivadirectory.com
www.alivedirectory.com
www.v7n.com
www.forplex.com
and much more...