How Often Should You REALLY Be Building Backlinks?

E735: Are you building too many backlinks… or not enough? I break down exactly how often you should be doing link building - and why most people are getting it completely wrong. You'll learn: - Why overdoing backlinks can actually hurt your SEO - The dangers of doing too little (and looking unnatural to Google) - A simple daily backlink strategy you can start today - Tools and platforms to get high-quality links - The difference between topical authority and general authority - and why both matter Whether you're just starting out or scaling your SEO game, this episode gives you the blueprint for sustainable, effective link building in 2025. 💎 Compact Keywords - My SEO Course - Get paying customers through SEO - Clear step-by-step video breakdowns - SEO templates to be copied and adapted for your products and services: https://compactkeywords.com/ 00:00 Introduction 00:25 The Importance of Backlinks 01:12 Pitfalls of Overdoing Link Building 02:08 Consequences of Doing Too Little 02:41 Finding the Sweet Spot 02:47 Daily Link Building Strategies 03:10 Recommended Resources for Backlinks 05:28 Final Tips The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #linkbuilding #backlinks #seotips #searchengineoptimization