Link building – Relevant connections for sustainable online success

Link building is a core strategy within search engine optimization (SEO) and plays a vital role in your website's visibility. In a digital age where online competition is everywhere, quality backlinks help distinguish your business, strengthen your domain authority, and drive long-term organic traffic. But link building is more than simply adding links – it’s about building relevant connections that directly support your brand, content, and target audience.

What is Link Building and Why is it Important?

Link building is the process of generating links (backlinks) from external websites to your own. Every quality backlink signals to search engines like Google that your website offers relevant and trustworthy content. These "recommendations" improve your website's domain authority and help it rank higher in search results.

Strategic link building not only supports SEO goals but also creates direct pathways to new visitors and potential customers who discover you through relevant sites. A solid network of links builds trust, credibility, and a stronger brand presence.

The Components of a Successful Link Building Process

  • Quality Over Quantity
    In link building, link quality is key. High-quality backlinks from reputable and topic-relevant websites impact your ranking much more than a large number of low-quality links. Quality signals to Google that your content is valuable and worth recommending.

  • Topic-Relevant Links
    Links from sites related to your topic have a particularly positive effect on your website’s ranking. This makes your website more relevant to your target audience and increases the chances that these links will be found and clicked by the right users.

  • Diverse Link Sources
    A good link-building strategy includes a variety of sources – blogs, industry directories, media sites, and partner sites. This diversity helps your link profile appear natural and makes your content accessible to a wider audience.

  • Content-Based Link Building Strategies
    Link building is most effective with high-quality, informative, and unique content. Blog posts, infographics, studies, and whitepapers provide value and increase the likelihood that other websites will link to your page naturally.

  • Regular Maintenance and Link Monitoring
    Link building is not a one-time process. For sustainable success, the link profile should be regularly reviewed and updated. Outdated or broken links can harm your ranking and weaken your site’s authority.

Link Building at Klimeck Consulting – Effective Connections That Strengthen Your Brand

At Klimeck Consulting, I develop customized link-building strategies tailored to your goals and audience needs. I focus on organic link building that naturally integrates into your overall online marketing strategy, supporting the long-term success of your brand. My experience ensures that your website is not only found but also recognized as a relevant and trustworthy source.

My link-building strategies include:

  • Analysis and Identification of Link Opportunities: Together, we identify the best sources for backlinks based on your industry and target audience.
  • Creation of Topic-Relevant Content: Content that naturally attracts links and positions your brand as an authority.
  • Networking with Industry-Relevant Websites: I help you build valuable relationships with other sites and generate links that have lasting impact.
  • Ongoing Success Monitoring and Optimization: To maximize the effectiveness of your backlinks, I regularly monitor and optimize the strategy.

Link Placement Options for Your Content

In addition to my comprehensive link-building consultancy, I offer placement opportunities on selected domains for topic-relevant backlinks. This is ideal for businesses looking to organically increase visibility and reach new audiences. My domains feature high domain authority and are designed to engage a quality-focused, professional audience.

This option allows you to place links that enhance your SEO value while reaching a targeted audience. Contact me to learn more about placement options and terms for custom backlinks on my sites.

Pricing for Link Placements & Guest Posts

To provide flexibility, several models for link placements and guest posts are available:

  • One-Time Link Placement / Guest Post (permanently visible):
    €350 per article/link (one-time fee)
    Perfect for long-term visibility and a permanent placement.

  • Subscription Model – 12-Month Term:
    €175 per article/link per year
    Ideal for staying flexible. After around 2 years, you achieve the value of a one-time placement (€350).

Additional Fees & Surcharges

For specific requirements, the following surcharges apply to certain topics and conditions:

  • Without "Sponsored" Label:
    If an article should not be labeled as "sponsored," a 100% surcharge on the base price applies.

  • Content from Special Industries (Casino, Gambling, Finance, Cryptocurrency, Insurance, Price Comparison, etc.):
    For topics like gambling or finance, a 100% surcharge applies.

  • Linking to Highly Competitive Search Terms or Keywords:
    For SEO-focused articles targeting highly competitive keywords, a 50% surcharge ensures quality and relevance.

Sample Pricing for Link Placements

  • Standard Guest Post (one-time, permanently visible):
    €350

  • Article without "Sponsored" Label (one-time):
    Base Price: €350
    Surcharge (100%): €350
    Total: €700

  • Link Placement for Casino/Gambling Topics (one-time):
    Base Price: €350
    Surcharge (100%): €350
    Total: €700

  • Article on Casino/Gambling Topics & Without "Sponsored" Label (one-time):
    Base Price: €350
    Surcharge for No Label (100%): €350
    Surcharge for Casino Topic (100%): €350
    Total: €1,050

  • Annual Link Placement Without "Sponsored" Label & Competitive Keywords (Subscription Model):
    Base Price: €175 (per year)
    Surcharge for No Label (100%): €175
    Surcharge for SEO-Competitive Keywords (50%): €88
    Total per year: €438

Important Notes

  • Payment Terms: For a one-time placement, the amount must be paid in advance. For subscriptions, payment is made annually.

  • Quality & Relevance: Content must align with the thematic focus and editorial standards. We reserve the right to decline unsuitable requests.

  • Prices: All listed prices are exclusive of German VAT (19%), i.e., they are net prices.

  • Invoicing: Transactions are processed exclusively via digital invoices. Providing a valid VAT ID, company address, and contact details is mandatory. Reverse charge is possible.

  • EOL/Lifetime/Permanent: The term "permanent" or similar is equated with a duration of approximately 3 years. There is no refund for early removal due to website or company closure or de-listing by search engines.

  • Exclusivity: Published content must remain exclusive and must not appear elsewhere on the internet. If duplicate content is detected, the article will be deleted immediately without warning.

  • Disclaimer: We accept no liability for the removal of external links by third parties or changes in visibility due to search engine updates (e.g., algorithm changes).

  • Website Downtime: If the website is temporarily offline due to technical issues or maintenance, there is no entitlement to compensation.