Suggestions for Backlinks # Target Niche site # Avoid Link Farms # Avoid Mail forwarding of spam mails # Generate One-way links to get Backlinks # Link exchange with only relevant categories as it would take a lot of time but its worth if u get .edu or .org site which can make a huge difference. # Check on updates for change in google's algorithm # Avoid paid links # Use Yahoo paid directory for TRAVELS, Property, Online Shopping # Relevant directories with few external links # Relevant Directories with PR 2-3-4-5 or with greater Internal Links # Optimize ur site for users with relevant keywords that point ur site # Use SMO Technique ( Social Media Optimization) which can generate huge traffic but should be relevant to ur subject # Combine SEO + SEM + SMO can generate quality based BACKLINKS. Full story - http://seotalk.medianetwork.co.in/index.php?topic=6.0