Using Google Alerts for Backlinks

Another handy tool I like to use is the ‘Google Alerts‘ tool. Google Alerts is a very underused service that you can use to be alerted to new or active discussions related to your keyword – usually forum discussions or blog posts. All you have to do is go to Google Alerts and enter the keywords you want to be alerted about and your email address. Two minutes work for a ton of link opportunities delivered straight to your inbox!

As you can see below, I have set-up alerts for discussions related to “weight loss”. Every day I will be delivered new backlinking opportunities related to the weight loss niche without having to perform any research on my own. A big time saver!