2 questions about linkbuilding

[ChrisTS]

1.  Are these types of sites bad to submit a link to?

http://www.mompack.com/mom2mom/

2.  If I submit my product for another blog to review (in turn they write a post for me with links to my website), is this GOOD?

Look forward to hearing back from you,

thanks

[ORob]

Hi Christoper,

1. I tend to think about gaining links from sites that present a clear value to visitors, are active on social media (and have positive and engaged fans), and in general seem to know what they are doing. While I am not that familiar with this site, they seem like a directory and also are quite focused on links. Does that mean steer clear? Not necessarily, but I'd be cautious. If it were my choice I would avoid this type of site typically.

2. Guest blogging is ok, as long as its not excessive. A few here and there perhaps. Try not to be consistent in using that as your primary way of gaining links.

In both cases I'd stress that you think about creating content that people get excited about... giveaways, original concepts, viral media, are all common ways to boost your links over time and perhaps keep a more evenly distributed link profile.

[GeorgeAndrews]

Don't do either of those and start here instead:

http://www.seomoz.org/users/profile/143993

Paddy has some great stuff.

For example, this post:

http://www.seomoz.org/blog/eight-link-building-tips-whiteboard-friday

[ChrisTS]

Thanks for your input.  Why is it bad to submit my product for a review though?  It informs potential customers about our product and yet provides a valuable backlink. All the reviews are quality written and unique in content.

[ChrisTS]

Thanks Owen. I've not too interested in guest blogging but rather interested in sending a product over to get it reviewed from quality blog writers in my niche. Some want money for this and some just want the product. I'm curious why this isn't good though as it "looks" like we're mentioned naturally in a beautifully written article. These sites that I'd like to send my products to are not spammy at all and have massive facebook followers and a fan base.

[ORob]

It's fine, I misread your original post on that part actually. Fine to the extent that I don't think that should be your only focus in building links. A diverse link profile may serve you better than strictly links coming from review posts.

[AdamThompson]

"Are these types of sites bad to submit a link to? http://www.mompack.com/mom2mom/"

That looks like a catch all links directory to me. I would avoid it.

"If I submit my product for another blog to review (in turn they write a post for me with links to my website), is this GOOD?"

That's a good tactic to use, just make sure you target high quality blogs. I would let the blogger link to you however they see fit, to keep things looking natural.

[GeorgeAndrews]

If it's a high quality link you shouldn't need to worry. If you are paying for the review, I suggest being careful. Check out their link profile and see if it is really something you are interested in. I would be wary of any type of paid reviews/links.

[ORob]

Yes, you can disregard my guest blogging comment. That will teach me to slow down when I read. As I mentioned later, seeking reviews is good, especially if you are using some criteria as you outlined. What I would try to do is gain links in other ways as well to help diversify the type of links you get.