Link Building Services That Actually Move Rankings

Tired of spam links and empty promises? Our white-hat link building strategies earn high-authority backlinks that Google rewards. Drive rankings, traffic, and revenue with links that last.

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500+

Authority Links Built

DR 70+

Avg. Link Authority

15 Years

Link Building Experience

98%

Link Retention Rate

What Our Clients Say

5.0★★★★★50+ reviews

David Thompson

2 months ago

★★★★★

First Rank's link building is legit. No spam, no sketchy tactics—just real outreach and quality placements. We moved from page 4 to page 1 in 6 months.

Amanda Rodriguez

1 month ago

★★★★★

Best link building agency we've worked with. Every link is relevant, high-authority, and niche-targeted. Our DR went from 22 to 45 in one year!

Chris Patterson

3 weeks ago

★★★★★

Finally found a link building partner we can trust. Transparent reporting, no black-hat shortcuts, and results that compound month after month. Highly recommend!

Why Link Building Still Matters in 2026

Google's algorithm has evolved, but one thing hasn't changed: backlinks are still a top 3 ranking factor. Quality links signal authority, trust, and relevance. The problem? Most agencies build spam links that get ignored or penalized. We do it differently. Our white-hat link building strategies earn editorial placements on real, high-authority websites. The kind of links that move rankings and last for years.

Our Link Building Services

Guest Post Outreach

We pitch real editors at authoritative blogs and publications in your niche. High-quality guest posts with contextual backlinks that drive referral traffic and rankings.

Broken Link Building

Find broken links on high-authority sites, recreate the dead content, and pitch your page as the replacement. Win-win for everyone—and a powerful backlink for you.

Resource Page Links

Get featured on industry resource pages, 'best of' lists, and curated directories. These editorial links carry serious SEO weight and drive qualified traffic.

Digital PR & Brand Mentions

Earn press coverage, brand mentions, and editorial links from journalists and publishers. We turn newsworthy stories into high-DR backlinks.

Niche Edits & Link Insertions

Place contextual backlinks in existing, indexed content on relevant high-authority sites. Fast, effective, and Google-friendly when done right.

Unlinked Brand Mentions

Find places where your brand is mentioned without a link and reach out to convert them. Low-hanging fruit that adds up fast.

Our Link Building Process

1. Link Gap Analysis & Competitive Research

We start by analyzing your existing backlink profile and comparing it to your top competitors. We identify link gaps—high-authority sites linking to competitors but not to you. This reveals exactly where to focus our outreach efforts for maximum impact.

2. Content Creation & Link-Worthy Assets

You can't earn links without link-worthy content. We create assets that editors WANT to link to: data-driven studies, industry research, infographics, ultimate guides, and tools. Content so good that outreach becomes easy.

3. Targeted Outreach & Relationship Building

We don't blast templates to thousands of sites. Our outreach is personalized, niche-targeted, and relationship-driven. We pitch real value to real editors, building connections that lead to long-term link opportunities.

4. Placement, Monitoring & Reporting

Once links are live, we monitor them to ensure they stay live. You get transparent reporting: every link, its DR/DA, anchor text, placement, and traffic. No hidden metrics, no inflated numbers—just real links that move rankings.

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The ROI of White-Hat Link Building

Link building delivers the highest ROI of any off-page SEO strategy. Here's why:

Compounding Results: Unlike paid ads, links keep working year after year. A single high-DR link can drive rankings and traffic for 3-5 years. The ROI compounds over time.
Rankings = Revenue: Moving from page 2 to page 1 can triple your organic traffic. That traffic converts into leads, sales, and revenue—without ongoing ad spend.
Brand Authority: Every quality backlink is a vote of confidence from another authoritative site. Over time, this builds domain authority that lifts ALL your pages, not just the ones you're actively linking to.
Referral Traffic: Quality links on relevant sites drive qualified referral traffic. These visitors are pre-warmed by the referring site and convert at higher rates than cold traffic.

Our average client sees a 40% increase in organic traffic within 6 months of starting a link building campaign. But more importantly, they see dramatic increases in keyword rankings, domain authority, and revenue.

We've helped e-commerce sites, SaaS companies, local businesses, and enterprise brands build link profiles that dominate their markets. Whether you need 10 links or 1,000, we have a proven SEO strategy that scales.

Looking for other complementary services? Check out our content writing services to create link-worthy assets, or our on-page SEO to maximize the impact of every link you earn.

Why Choose First Rank for Link Building?

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We've been building links since Google's Penguin update forced the industry to clean up its act. We're not a PBN farm or a link exchange scheme—we earn real editorial links using white-hat tactics that Google rewards. Here's what makes us different:

15+ years of white-hat link building experience—we've survived every Google update

Proven strategies that have built 500+ high-authority backlinks for clients

Transparent reporting—you see every link, its authority, placement, and anchor text

No PBNs, no link farms, no black-hat shortcuts—just real outreach and editorial placements

Dedicated link builder who knows your niche and targets sites that actually matter

Month-to-month contracts—we earn your business every month with real results

Meet Your Link Building Team

Your link campaign is managed by certified SEO specialists with years of experience earning backlinks in competitive niches. We're not overseas contractors or automated bots—we're a US-based team that cares about your success.

Link Building FAQs

How long does it take to see results from link building?

Most clients see noticeable ranking improvements in 60-90 days after the first batch of links go live. Significant results (page 1 rankings, measurable traffic increases) typically happen within 4-6 months. Link building is a long-term strategy—the results compound over time as you build more links and your domain authority grows.

How many links do I need to rank on page 1?

It depends on your competition. In low-competition niches, 10-20 quality links can be enough. In competitive industries (finance, health, legal), you might need 100+ links over time. We start with a link gap analysis to show exactly how many links your competitors have and what it will take to catch up.

What's the difference between white-hat and black-hat link building?

White-hat link building earns links naturally through outreach, content, and relationships. Black-hat tactics use PBNs, link farms, and automated spam to manipulate rankings. Black-hat works short-term but gets penalized by Google. White-hat takes longer but builds sustainable, penalty-proof authority.

Do you guarantee DR or DA metrics?

We target high-authority sites (DR 40+) but don't guarantee specific metrics because DR and DA are third-party scores, not Google metrics. What matters is relevance, editorial quality, and traffic. A DR 30 link from a niche-relevant site with real traffic beats a DR 60 link from an irrelevant spammy directory.

Can I see examples of links you've built?

Yes! We provide case studies and example placements during our audit call. We can't publicly share client links for confidentiality reasons, but we'll show you the types of sites we secure: authority blogs, industry publications, niche resource pages, and press outlets.

What if a link gets removed?

Links occasionally get removed (site redesigns, content updates, etc.). We monitor all links monthly and report any lost links. If a link is lost within the first 6 months, we replace it at no charge. Our 98% retention rate means this rarely happens.

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