Viral link bait is designed with the aim of facilitating distribution by visitors who come across it. It is viral in the sense that it is self-replicating and existing social networks through the use of media like images or video.
Listed some qualities of a good link bait and now to add 3 additional factors which will increase your link bait budding for success.
Be Topical : Link baits work mainly well if they topical and relate to popular topics, cultural phenomenon at an exact time. This obviously appeals to most fans or enthusiasts of these topics and encourages links because the bait is fresh, new and relevant.
Topical link baits will also catch effect of search engine traffic as visitors are likely to be searching for the topic associated with the link bait.
Be Natural : Good link bait should not look like link bait. The link motivation should be submissive to a point where it is not clear at all. Want to look as if you are trying too hard for links.
The entire link bait should be a natural value-adding proposition that is sold to the visitor from the moment he or she lands on your website.
Ease of Use : Link bait will spread easier when it is unique or easy to use, read or understand. While general resources and articles can book marking nature, simple and user-friendly link bait may work better for viral distribution.
Encourage Distribution : While it is not completely necessary, it might be useful to support visitors to spread your link bait by linking to it. You can do this by only if html codes for videos or customized images.
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