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Are Backlinks Really That Important In building A Successful Niche Site?

simbambi3

Published on July 23, 2014

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Hi All,

So I have read a lot online about different niche site case studies. Almost all of them use the backlinks strategy. I was wondering if all you experienced inspiring people could answer my questions below.

Why do so many nice case studies focus on backlinks? is this important for 2014/2015

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Are backlinks important for ranking? If so why?

How do you obtain genuine backlinks without paying the hefty cost?

Can you have a successful niche site without backlinks?

I would really appreciate your advice guys. As a newbie I am swapped by all the information online.

Thanks again :-)

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