Backlinks! They do work.

[#1]

After years of not doing much, I've decided to work on my shop and make this a real business. Almost like starting from scratch. A few days ago I re-organized my shop with better sections and put backlinks in on every item. I've seen traffic increase by 50 to 100% already, and I'm getting more incoming search hits than ever before. It's nice to see an easy idea that works out. Now, on to the harder ideas....

Backlinks are covered here:
http://www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/9611192/

You can see one in action on my concrete lightbulb at:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/6444573/concrete-lightbulb-wall-hook-mortar-mix

[acbcDesign]

Thanks for the tip Ray! Going to go add in those backlinks now!

[AGlassofHarmony]

Yes! I agree backlinks make a huge difference in views! The idea is to keep people in your shop as long as possible. Without backlinks, the back arrow button is too handy and usually brings the customer back their original search!

[ShereesAtelier]

I have this on my list to do next week! Thanks for sharing this tip.

[Former_Member]

I spent a bit of time a few weeks ago editing all of my 350+ listings to add links and I've seen a noticeable increase in overall views. It's definitely worth it.

[Former_Member]

Great idea! Thank you!!

[RandomWish]

Nifty idea thanks a bunches :D Really like your lightbulbs by the way :)

[MyDistinctDesigns]

I have backlinks in all of my listings. They do help a lot.
What I would like to know more about is how to get backlinks from other quality websites?

[Former_Member]

Hello, I just started here on Etsy. I have been doing SEO marketing from home for ten years now, and Backlinks are definitely my first marketing plan for my Etsy store, great post.

[TheDorothyDays]

I did some backlinks and noticed an increase in traffic. Trying to change all of my listings now so they have backlinks :)

[Former_Member]

Just re-did all my listings with backlinks! Hoping it'll help boost my traffic a little bit more. :)

[doyourememberwhen]

thanks for the tip... I'll give it a try.

[Former_Member]

I know this is an old thread, but totally useful! I think I'll be working on that tonight and see how it works!

[alwayzwithlove]

Thanks for the great tip!

[LunaBanana]

Thank you! I have started doing it too as I continue to have more items!

[Former_Member]

Wow! Somebody linked to my thread!

Glad it helped some people! :)

[MaxplanationPhotos]

very important tip, yes they do work

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the tip Im going to improve this field! As a etsian newbie I do need anything what can increase the traffic!

[Former_Member]

Thank you for the tip! I am going to add these to my listings asap!

[ArabellaBlossoms]

Thanks for sharing-that's a great tip:)

[Former_Member]

It's crazy! I was on top of it when I first started, I just have so much going on right now, I need to plop down at a coffee shop and get it all done! (Including the 30+ items I haven't listed yet haha!)

[BeausandBumblebees]

The whole concept of back links totally floated over my head so thank you!! I will add them to my listings now and see what happens!! Thanks again

[Former_Member]

Just did this for every single one of our listings - hopefully we'll have a good report to make in a few weeks! =) Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the tip!

[FunandBaubles]

I always ignore them in other listings-I find them annoying. However, I'm going to go put some up right now, based on the feedback here!

[VioletandThistle]

Could someone tell me how to add back links to my listings? Sounds like a great idea!