From what I understand even if you have a page or pages that are optimized for a keyword unless you have a strong Domain Authority above competitors of that keyword you wont place in the top 10 anyway. is that correct? And if so what are some of the best practices and priorities to link building for a new Shopify store with products for sale?
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The discussion addresses whether Domain Authority (DA) is essential for ranking in the top 10 search results, even with optimized pages. The response confirms that links are indeed a ranking factor and can influence whether competitors outrank you.
Link Building Strategies for New Shopify Stores:
- Start by listing everyone you know or do business with who has a website, then identify legitimate reasons they might link to you
- Pursue manufacturer/supplier links: Many manufacturers maintain pages linking to retailers that sell their productsâthis can be a relatively easy initial win
- Recognize that link building is one of SEOâs most creative aspects with many approaches available
The responder acknowledges this isnât their deep specialization and recommends consulting dedicated link building guides for more comprehensive strategies.
Links are a ranking factor and can be a reason that another site outranks yours, yes.
Link building is probably one of the most creative aspects of SEO. There are many ways to do it. A quick way to get started is to make a list of everyone you know or do business with (that know you) that has a website. Consider if thereâs a legitimate reason they might link to you.
A classic example for retailers is that some manufacturers include a page that links to retailers where the manufacturerâs products are sold. If you do business with any manufacturers that do this, it can be a relatively easy way to get a link.
This is not a deep specialization of mine, so Iâd recommend checking out these guides to learn more about link building.
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