Can anyone give me some blogging 101 on linkbacks and the most effective way to use them. 

2)  some information about the who, how and when

Also, is there a way to identify if someone allows linkbacks and is there a way to measure the effectiveness of a link back in a post. 

WHEW…that is a lot of questions.  

@kristi-hines  yes, sorry…

Here is what I have heard and let me know if this is true.  That the ping backs/trackbacks are one of the best means to rate higher on a google search.  

Honestly is there a dictionary of terms somewhere for SEO  

@kristi-hines  Thank you.  It’s like learning a foreign language but the difference in the SEO scope is it seems like the rules change all the time.  I am working really hard at gaining a grasp on the best way to navigate.  

Super informative thank you.  

BTW…I appreciate the opportunity to ask questions.  

So another question Kristi if you know.  How does this equate or is a value to SEO.  If so many are turning off the ping backs.  Is there any way to search or know if someone has mentioned you.  I did a blog post a few days ago and have had a lot of shares on FB not sure about blogs.  

Thanks again

Hi @leilajones,

I agree with @caseyvaliant. No reason to slaughter you (LOL).

I would also focus more on quality content. However, if you want to know who’s linking to you or talking about you, there are two great tools by Google.

The first is Google Webmaster Tools. It can tell you where links are coming from, and a whole lot more.

The second way is to use Google Alerts. It’s a great way to know who is mentioning you and where they are mentioning you at.

Again, produce great content, share it through Technorati, RSS Feeds, and your social media pages, and your audience will begin to grow.

@donpurdum @caseyvaliant thanks!  Until just recently I” just wrote” and included photos.  I just recently came across Mari Smith she’s what led me to Social Media Examiner and I started thinking more SEO.  
One thing I did recently was to “just write” and then I went back and added what would be more SEO type terms and such.  I think this works best with my style and for who I am and want to present.  I’m still getting a grasp on what the terms and links etc are and the inner workings.  I do use google alerts…and some of the webmaster tools  
I am such a visual person.  I honestly see the world and most workings in photos.  I may have to create an artist rendering of what SEO looks like so I can wrap my head around it.  Anyone know if there are pictures out there ?  
On that same note.  I find SEO and blogging doesn’t zap my brain like a spreadsheet or paperwork does.  Thankfully I have an office manger that handles all of that stuff.  SEO really is creative and I love that there is a changing aspect to it that lends itself to creatives.  Now when you start talking coding…eyes glaze over : Thanks again.  SO so thankful for all the answers and understanding I am gaining! 

@kristi-hines this is awesome info. 

I get a lot of requests for link exchange. Many of them is not related to my niche at all, and often when I check them out they seem like a link farm. But at least they ask.

I have used the BlogGlue plugin which give some back links. Though I have questioned the value of these back links when I check my stats on Google Analytics. Been thinking about turn this plugin off. 

I also get a lot of requests from various SEO companies that want me to use their services. They often refer to that they want to increase my page rank. And most of these companies are located in India. 

I did use one company for a little period where pretty much I got impression that my blog was sent to various link farms. They also took credit for some keywords that got high ranking. In some way it was correct, though Scribe combined with Headway gives me a lot of the SEO juice I need. 

I was not unhappy with the overall service, one thing though is that I had less control then I would preferred. Did sign up just for one period to try it out, and they continued the service after what I originally purchased. And it created a conflict that I could avoided if had better control myself. 

What kind of advice will you give if someone are considering outsourcing their SEO?

Cheers..

Are MorchHotel Blogger

Thanks @kristi-hines I had a hunch this would be your answer. 

Well, just have to add it to my learning experience. 

I think I will also start filter the link exchange emails. Good idea. Mostly I delete these emails now. 

I used SEOMoz for a while and was very pleased with their service, so will most definitive go back there. Learned a lot about SEO there. 

Cheers.. 

Are Morch – Hotel Blogger