I think one of the most effective and valuable backlinks is a guestpost backlink. For me they have proven to move me up in the rankings and keep me there over the long haul. However, they are not easy to get. Here’s what goes into getting one guestpost backlink.

1. Someone has to write an unique, original article. Most websites worth getting a link off of are going to require an un-spun, original article. And they are going to want it to be about their particular genre or topic.
2. Someone is going to have to search the web for decent blogs, blogs that have been around for a while and have some authority.
3. Once a site is found there are emails sent, follow ups and so forth. And all this just to get one backlink!
4. Finally, out of a certain number of attempts, you’ll finally get a webmaster or blogger to post your article.

There are services that try and expedite the process, but it’s still pretty tough.

Ok, now for the good stuff. Lavalinx’ Wordpress plugin is built to find relevant posts for your links. These are posts that the webmasters and bloggers are creating that match your topic or theme!  When you install the Lavalinx Wordpress plugin it automatically goes out into the network and finds all the posts that match your blog’s categories and tags. It then takes you through a simple link exchange wizard that setups a trade scenario that benefits you and your trade partner. And here’s the best part of all, it’s FREE. Relevant backlinks off of blog posts for FREE. Did I mention that it was FREE?

If you want more information about this cool SEO link building tool check out how to get the most out of Lavalinx and the latest FAQ.

To get the most out of the Lavalinx Wordpress plugin do the following:

1. Create a number of Receiving Pages that target different targeted keywords.

2. Make sure you have categories set up in your blog that define the topics that your blog is about. This will allow Lavalinx to find relevant posts for backlinks.

3. Make sure you tag your Receiving Pages properly. This will allow Lavalinx to find relevant posts for backlinks.

4. If you want to be able to trade with blogs outside of your topic create posts that will attract those traders. For example if my site is about gardening and I want to expand my ability to get links from other sites I would create posts that address tags that would attract those traders. If I wanted a link from a design site I could create a post about garden design. That way my posts start showing up for design sites as relevant posts.

5. If you have multiple blogs set up a Lavalinx account and manage all your blogs in Lavalinx.

6. Your Receiving Page does Not have to link back to your blog. You can create Receiving Pages that point to other blogs or websites. This will create all one-way links to your site.

1. Does the plugin create link pages and/or directories in my blog?
The Lavalinx plugin does NOT create link pages or directories. It uses your current posts as potential Sending Pages (Pages that links can be placed on).

2. What is a Receiving Page?
A Receiving Page is a page or post that links will be pointed to. It receives links.

3. What can I do to get the most benefit from my Receiving Page?
When creating your backlink make it a contextual link with your targeted keywords as the anchor text. For example if your targeted keyword is pet care you would make your link something like this: Find out how proper pet care is essential to your pet’s health. Also don’t forget to properly tag your Receiving Page. The Lavalinx plugin uses your tags to find other relevant posts, so that you can make a relevant link exchange.

4. Can I opt out my posts from being Sending Pages?
Yes, just open up the post for editing in Wordpress and click on the “Hide from lavalinx” box, usually at the bottom of the right column.

5. What happens to my link exchanges if I delete or deactivate the plugin?
All link exchanges will be removed from posts on your site and the sites that you have traded with. However, all link exchanges will be saved in Lavalinx’ database in case you reactivate the plugin.

6. How long does it take for a link to be posted?
When  trade is accepted links are automatically posted on the blogs involved in the trade. The API only communicates every 10 minutes or so with plugin, so links may take up to 10-15 minutes for posting. Also, some sites may have caching functionality that will take links even longer to post.

7. What do I do if I never see my link posted on the trader’s site?
Wait up to 24 hours because some sites may use caching functionality. If you don’t see your link up after that, delete the link trade.

8. Can I trade with a site that I have previously deleted a link trade?
Yes.

9. Where are the links posted in the blog post?
Links are placed just above the comments area of a post.

10. How does Lavalinx find relevant posts for trading?
Lavalinx looks at the categories and tags of Receiving Pages and matches them up with Sending Pages on other sites with the same categories and tags.

11. Can I manage multiple blogs with the Lavalinx plugin?
The Lavalinx plugin is made to work with one blog at a time. However, you can manage multiple sites with a Lavalinx account.

12. How many sites are in the Lavalinx network?
We’ve only just recently released this plugin, so the network currently has hundreds of sites. The network is growing fast, however, because SEOs are finding that they can get guestpost quality links without having to write guestposts.

13. What happens if I edit my backlink information on a Receiving Page and the same Receiving Page is used in a number of trades?
The contextual backlink information will be automatically updated on all blog posts that have a backlink to you.

14. Can I make multiple trades with the same site?
No. Once you’ve made a trade with a site all posts from that site will no longer show up for trades. If for some reason you want to move your link to a different page, just delete the link trade and submit it again with new link details.

15. Does Lavalinx put any links on my site linking back to Lavalinx?
No. When using Lavalinx there are no links or footprints added to your blog that reference Lavalinx. You can link to us if you like our service though.

I will try to update this list with new questions as they come in. Leave a comment if you have specific questions.