What is Link Baiting?

Link baiting is exactly what it sounds like: Create interesting or controversial blog posts or articles that get linked to often by other sites and blogs.  Link baiting is normally easier said than done, but once you master the art of link baiting you will discover that it is one of the best ways to build quality links. 

An example of link baiting would be if you wrote a blog post on a touchy subject and started a heated online argument on the subject, others will link to the blog post in an effort to share the battle with others. This type of link baiting works. 

Another good example would be to make a blog post or article that was a list of useful tips. Others will share these tips by posting your link on their site, blog, forums, and other places. Something like a list of free high page rank directories would possible generate some link bait action. It may take you some time to perfect the art of link baiting. It will be well worth the effort once you figure out the link baiting technique. It is a great way to acquire natural back links.