Hey hackers!
For a while now I've been building out a menswear personal brand, mostly with videos on social platforms but after reading the inspirational story on here by Oleg Galeev [1], I was inspired to create a blog site to go along with it.
It's been about a month and I've managed to write a good quality post [2] most days (the benefit of being between jobs) and have been researching SEO. It seems one of the most important aspects is inbound links [3] from high quality sites.
But I question, how does someone get those links without simply spamming Quora and Reddit?
Do you have any experience in getting those backlinks? Is it a case of just putting out a ton of content until it gets found and people start talking about it?
Thanks!
[1] https://www.indiehackers.com/post/how-oleg-galeev-sold-two-affiliate-sites-for-1-million-4fc9e96001
[2] https://waynestephen.com
[3] https://ahrefs.com/seo/glossary/link-juice
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I totally get where you’re coming from, and I’ve been in a similar spot myself. Here’s what really worked for me:
Guest Blogging: I started reaching out to some popular blogs that fit my vibe and offered to provide some cool, original content for them. Not just for the backlink —it was about sharing something valuable with THEIR audience. You could try the same. Find blogs that resonate with your style and pitch them something unique that their readers would dig.
HARO (Help a Reporter Out): This was a game-changer for me. I signed up and started answering queries that matched my know-how. It’s pretty straightforward and doesn’t eat up much of your day. You might land some backlinks from really reputable sites, which is always a big win.
Engage on Social Media: I made it a point to get really involved in conversations on LinkedIn and Twitter, particularly in groups related to my niche. It’s a great way to get your name out there and I found that people naturally started to share my posts, which led to some quality backlinks. Try engaging more actively and see how your network can help spread the word!
Hope this helps!
You're absolutely right: quality inbound links can make a huge difference in how well your site ranks. And no, the answer isn’t spamming Quora or Reddit — in fact, that can hurt more than help in the long run.
Here are a few strategies that have worked well for me and others:
Start with value-driven content
You’re already publishing consistently, which is great. Make sure your posts offer unique insight or data — for example, a guide that compares styles or fabrics in a way no one else has. These kinds of posts are more likely to attract links naturally.
Guest posting on niche-relevant blogs
Reach out to other style, fashion, or lifestyle blogs that accept contributors. Even small-to-medium ones can have solid domain authority. Offer a unique post idea tailored to their audience, and include a natural backlink to your blog.
Build real relationships
Comment meaningfully on other blogs, engage with creators on Twitter or LinkedIn, and support their work. That often leads to collaboration opportunities — including backlinks.
Use HARO or similar platforms
Help A Reporter Out (HARO) lets you pitch your expertise to journalists and bloggers looking for sources. It’s time-consuming but can land you some great backlinks from major publications.
Create link-worthy assets
Think style lookbooks, free downloadable guides, or original research — something others in the fashion or SEO space might want to reference.
Finally, yes, time and consistency matter. But being proactive in outreach — rather than waiting for links — can speed things up.
Guest posting on niche blogs still works really well for backlinks. I put together a list of sites that accept quality posts: https://www.backlinkhunter.com/backlinks/guest-post
I prefer to write for low hanging fruit keywords, so it's easier to position for as a new site.
e.g. I had only one blog post, but for specific keywords I was on top 1 position with no hard backlinking on multiple sources.
This time I'm testing programmatic SEO for some use cases around my business e.g. Screenshot Editor with gradient backgrounds and I wish it will position on keywords like "screenshot editor".
We'll see as this project is new too. Try to be natural, talk about your article in places people are looking for it, not spamming for sure!