Now, this is one of my favorite easy-to-get topical relevant backlinks and exposure strategies.
The idea behind this strategy is to give local businesses a shoutout to receive a link back.
Client: Vegan Nutritionist
We started creating blogs with "5 must-try vegan restaurants in <City Name>"
Started approaching the restaurants mentioned in the blog and congratulated them on making it in the top list of best restaurants in <City Name> as per <Client Name>.
If they would like, they can share the same on their social media or use the attached banner anywhere on their site to link back to our blog.
We sent a nice graphic in the mail which says, "Voted as top 5 Vegan Restaurant in <City Name> by <Client Name>.
Some of them put the banner permanently in the footer of their sites, and others give a shoutout on their social media, which is again good coverage from a similar community.
It's also great to make some positive connections in the Industry which opens up future collaborations.
More ideas:
Client: Home Decor Products.
Blogs: "Top 6 Interior Designing Companies in <City Names>
Client: Fitness Equipment
Blogs: Top 5 Gyms in <Area Name>
Client: Podcasting Software.
Blogs: Best 5 < Industry> podcasters you must listen to.
And so on.
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