How do you get backlinks for a new product?

@busmark_w_nika thanks for replying! do you have any winning strategies on securing links from directories?

@natalia_toth Personally, at first, I would try directories that you can intervene more... like Google My Business. And build a strong reputation around the brand so that when you post to other directories, it will be more legitimate (and people will be less likely to report you or so). SEO is very comprehensive topic this is much more than only for chat discussion :D

@fscholz thanks for sharing! so you start requesting backlinks to your homepage directly, without waiting for the blog? do you have any tips on securing backlinks from directories?

@natalia_toth Yes, so for most directories, links will point to the homepage. That's usually the expected convention. Therefore, you also don't need to have a blog ready for that. There are tons of directories from general business ones, to local ones and niche-focused ones, like eg. AI directories. You don't have to submit your website to every one. Typically you submit your startup / website yourself, so securing them is easy. For other links, I would always pick an appropriate link target - so the most relevant page. With that being said, you can never go wrong with your homepage. So if you don't have a better target, use the home page.

@abdellah_abbous thanks for joining the discussion! how much content do you normally create before starting reaching out for backlinks? I heard from an expert that you'd need 30-40 blog posts and it sounds like a lot Best of luck with your launch!