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Service No 27 — Link building

Link Building: White-Hat Strategies That Work

SEO rests on a technical foundation, content, and links. Many Latvian businesses invest in the first two areas, but links often stagnate or drift toward black-hat link markets. We earn links through work, not purchases.

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+340%
Average ROI uplift for clients on mature projects
23×
Peak ROAS e-com Google Shopping BF 2024
10+
Years of experience in digital marketing
↳ Definition § 01.00 / Manifesto
PageRank remains one of the top ranking factors (alongside content and user experience). In 2026, AI search engines also consider what sources are mentioned and how trustworthy they are. A link from a relevant, authoritative website is worth more than a hundred links from random sites. A client with 50 quality links from Latvian industry portals typically ranks higher than one who bought 1,000 black-hat links.
§ 02What the service includes

Nine actions — from audit to architecture.

Monthly cycleSprint planning
D · 01

White-Hat Link Building Strategies

Digital PR · Guest Posting · Industry Directories and Competitor Analysis

D · 02

How Long Until Results?

Within the first month: strategy development, partner identification. Months 2-3: first links start getting indexed. Months 3-6: the backlink profile improves, the ranking effect becomes visible. 6+ months: accumulated links strengthen authority, organic traffic grows.

D · 03

How Much Does Link Building Cost?

Link building services start from 1,500 EUR per month. The basic package includes 3-5 new quality links, digital PR, and regular profile monitoring. For more aggressive campaigns, the price can reach 2,500-4,000 EUR per month.

§ 03Technique inventory

Techniques we use every day.

~40 techniquesUpdated Q2 / 2026
  • Digital PR
  • Guest Posting
  • Industry Directories and Competitor Analysis
§ 05Engagement levels

Three ways to start.

Monthly formatNo long-term contracts
Package · 01 / Start

Audit + plan

€1 200/ one-time

Initial audit, priority calendar, KPI definition.

  • 40+ page audit
  • 6-month roadmap
  • KPI tree
Package · 02 / Recommended

Full execution

€2 400/ mo.

Monthly cycle — strategy, execution, reports.

  • Everything from Audit
  • Monthly reports
  • Dedicated strategist
Package · 03 / Scale

Enterprise

€5 000/ mo. start

For large projects — dedicated dev, multi-language, weekly calls.

  • Dedicated dev
  • Multi-language (LV/EN/RU)
  • Weekly standup
§ 06Related services

SEO works best in composition.

3 closely relatedservices
— Service 01Content MarketingQuality content that naturally attracts links and builds authority.→ Apskatīt— Service 02GEO OptimizationGenerative engine optimization for AI search engines.→ Apskatīt— Service 03Website DevelopmentA technically optimized website as the foundation for a link strategy.→ Apskatīt
§ 07Frequently asked questions

What clients ask most often.

Straight answers,no marketing fog
Q · 01What is link building and why is it important for SEO?+
Link building is the process of getting other websites to place a link to your website. Google considers each quality link as a trust vote that increases your site's authority and ranking positions. In 2026, links remain one of the most important ranking factors alongside content and user experience.
Q · 02What is the difference between white-hat and black-hat link building?+
White-hat link building uses ethical methods: digital PR, guest posts, original research, and industry partnerships. Black-hat link building includes buying links, PBN networks, and automated comments. Google penalizes black-hat methods, and your website can lose positions or be excluded from search results entirely. We only use white-hat methods.
Q · 03How long does it take for link building to produce results?+
The first new links get indexed within 2-3 months. The ranking effect usually becomes visible after 3-6 months. The full impact of a link strategy on organic traffic materializes over a 6-12 month period. Link building is a long-term investment with a cumulative and lasting effect.
Q · 04How much do link building services cost?+
Link building starts from 1,500 EUR per month for the basic package, which includes 3-5 new quality links, digital PR activities, and profile monitoring. For more aggressive campaigns with a higher link count and higher-authority sources, the price can reach 2,500-4,000 EUR per month. The return on investment typically materializes within 6-9 months.
Q · 05Do guest posts still work?+
Yes, but only quality guest posts on relevant industry websites. Google penalizes mass guest posting with low-quality content and irrelevant websites. Our approach is to select websites whose audience overlaps with your target customers and write genuinely valuable content. Such links provide both SEO value and direct referral traffic.
Q · 06How do you choose which websites to get links from?+
We evaluate each potential link source by Domain Rating (at least 30+), niche relevance, organic traffic, editorial quality, and geographic fit. In the Latvian market, we focus on industry portals, business media (Dienas Bizness, Kapitals), technology websites, and industry associations.
Q · 07Can I do link building myself?+
Basic link building (registering in industry directories and creating social profiles) you can do yourself. However, acquiring higher-value links (digital PR, guest posts, research projects) requires experience, editorial contacts, and time. A single wrong link can do more harm than good.
§ 08Contact
We reply within 24h · 30 min free call

Let's start with a conversation.

30-minute call — no slideshow, no "ecosystem" jargon. Tell us where you are and where you want to be.

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