New to this but got a SEO client and wont do link dev...

[OddDog]

got a client with over 10,000 other web sites linking to them, but I wish to expand this, the compeicion has 19k and 66k links respectively.

any recommendations?

and software to use,

and guidance, advice ect greratly recieved...

[Mike12345]

Try not to worry about hte actual number of links, but the quality and relevance of the pages that the links are on instead. That where you efforts are better spent.

Quality on topic links are worth more, not just a million of any old link. IMO :)

[OddDog]

thanks for the insight Mike.

ok but I thought the number of links had a weighting in general optimizacion ...?

[mil2k]

You need to categorize the relative importance of keywords. Also the site maintains their current database of links? If not do so.

Once you prioritize your keywords then next step would be to target those Keywords in anchor texts of your links. I think ranking high in search engines is your end goal. Keep that in mind and don't let the other sites high link figures bother you. Once you start ranking on your important keywords start targetting the other low frequency keywords. The greatest advice you can get is to read the library of this forum. Also check out all threads with more than 10 replies. You will get a ton of information to digest . HTH and Best of luck :)

[OddDog]

ok thanks again,

and for your info this client does not have any database of link partners...

so first off i guess I will have to make one!"!

[mil2k]

Are the links one way or reciprocals? Maintain a database of reciprocal links separately. And for one way links make sure you do not contact them for reciprocals. These bloopers need to be avoided ;)

[Mike12345]

Unless of course the one way link is in your favour ;)

[nakulgoyal]

Prevent using any sofwares man till you feel you are 100% SAFE using the, I don't recommend them though!