Local Tax Deductible Linking Opportunities

Before I get started, I should point-out that purchasing links purely to improve your search rankings is not a good idea. Google has recently been penalizing sites that have done this and eventually such links will stop passing rank completely.

The techniques discussed in this article aren’t designed to manipulate the search engines – they are simply designed to help drive more traffic to your site and/or for branding and reputation management.

So now that’s out of the way… let’s get into the techniques:

Charities
Supporting a worthy cause not only makes you feel warm and fuzzy, but it can also be a great way to get a well-trusted site to link to you. Many charity and not-for-profit organizations are thankful for any donation they receive, and from experience, they don’t mind linking to businesses that help support their cause.

Chambers of Commerce
Being involved in your local Chamber of Commerce presents a great off-line networking opportunity, but can also help with your on-line pursuits. Most Chamber of Commerce websites will link-out to their members and other members may also be open so suggestion.

Local Sporting Clubs and Associations
Sponsor a local sporting club or association. By doing so, you’re likely to get your company on the backs of jerseys, be mentioned in club newsletters and… you guessed it… appear on the clubs website.

Other Opportunities
Schools, local churches, business networking groups… the list goes on and on with different places you can get involved with – and by doing so, you not only improve your reputation (both online and offline), but better-yet, you’re doing something beneficial for your local community.

If you can think of some other examples, let me now by posting a comment.