Numbers of Back Links = High Ranking / Traffic. is the equation right?? can Link exchange with numbers of related sites give me high ranking or traffic on SE??... please suggest
no, thay are not equal! and link exchange seems useless. one way link is the best, all reciprocal links will be devaluated
A higher number of backlinks usually gets a higher rank, especially if those backlinks contain the exact keyword you want to rank for in their anchor text. But a higher rank doesn't always mean more traffic, it depends what the keyword you're ranking for is, there's plenty that wouldn't even bring you 1 visitor a day despite ranking top. In my experience, no, not really. If you have one way links, then yes, I have seen results, but not with reciprocal link exchanges.
Yes, This is true. if you increase number of backlinks, you will get good ranking. One way linking will be very helpful and you can get it from social bookmarking sites, directories etc.
it is important not only quantity, but quality of links. Links from directories don't give a lot. 100 of these links "kill" one good payed link. also it is matter the theme of site, where you have placed links. and don't place a lot of links at one moment, because your site will be in sandbox