Starting with a low domain authority doesn’t mean you can’t earn strong backlinks. In this guide, I’ll share practical and ethical link building strategies that work for Filipino businesses, even if your website is new or has limited authority.
We’ll go through local citation wins, supplier and partner links, testimonial exchanges, resource pages, unlinked brand mentions, and simple outreach templates. You’ll also get a clear 30-60-90 day plan to track progress and avoid risky tactics that could harm your rankings.
No technical jargon, just real steps you can use today to grow your authority and organic traffic naturally.
Before chasing links, fix indexation, speed, and on-page clarity so every backlink passes maximum value. A simple internal linking pass can lift rankings faster than any cold email.
Your fastest links are local: GBP, reputable PH directories, chambers, and partners. These validate NAP consistency and help you surface in Google Maps and local search results.
Start with relationships you already have suppliers, vendors, and tools you use. Short testimonials and “clients/partners” listings are quick, relevant, and editorial.
Ask to be listed as an official client or partner and provide your logo with a short blurb.
Share 30–50 word testimonials with services you use and ask for a backlink credit.
Find “resources,” “useful links,” or “recommended tools” pages in your niche and pitch your best guide or checklist.
Set alerts for your brand name and reach out kindly to convert mentions into backlinks.
Respond to PH journalists and bloggers who need expert opinions or data quotes.
Publish small but useful resources—checklists, price benchmarks, or mini-surveys with PH data. Give an embed code so others can reference your work easily.
Examples:
Create free downloadable checklists like SEO Audit Checklist (PH) – Google Sheet/PDF.
Publish short findings with charts and invite bloggers to reference your data.
Make simple calculators or flowcharts with embed codes for easy sharing.
Keep your outreach short, clear, and value-focused. Mention their content and show how your resource benefits their readers.
Subject: Helpful PH resource for your readers
Hi {{Name}},
I loved your {{Page}}. I made a concise [SEO Audit Checklist for PH SMBs] with step-by-step tasks and a free sheet.
If you think it helps your readers, could you add it to your {{Resources/Guide}}?
Happy to credit your page in our next post, too.
Thanks,
Johny Corcuera
Hi {{Name}},
We’ve used {{Tool/Service}} for {{X months}} and saw {{specific outcome}}.
If testimonials help your proof page, I can share a short quote with my name, photo, and website link.
Hi {{Name}},
Thanks for mentioning {{Brand/Article}} here: {{URL}}.
Would you mind linking my name to {{Your URL}} so readers can find the full resource?
Skip shortcuts. Paid networks and irrelevant mass directories can do long-term harm. Focus on editorial, niche-relevant sources.
Track referring domains and anchor diversity. Use simple sheets to monitor results over time.
Add internal links pointing here using anchors like “link building for low DA” or “backlinks for new websites.”
Add internal links pointing here using anchors like “link building for low DA” or “backlinks for new websites.”
Add internal links pointing here using anchors like “link building for low DA” or “backlinks for new websites.”
It depends on your niche, but consistent, relevant links (even 5–10/month) can show results within 1–3 months.
Yes, as long as they are high quality and geo-relevant. Avoid spammy or irrelevant mass directories.
Buying links is risky. Focus on citations, partnerships, editorial placements, and resource pages for sustainable results
They are usually nofollow, but they help with discovery, visibility, and brand trust, which indirectly supports SEO.
Use branded and descriptive anchors most of the time. Avoid repeating the same commercial keywords to prevent over-optimization.
Yes, when it is relevant, editorial, and not part of a paid network. Aim for quality sites that match your audience.
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