Even newbie webmasters know that the more links they can get to their websites, the higher their search engine rankings are likely to be. What they may not realize is how many different ways there are to obtain those links.

These ten activities frequently produce excellent results.

1. Submit your site to directories. There are well over 1,000. Some require a reciprocal link or payment, but most are free.

2. Submit to classified ad websites. Many are free.

3. Initiate link swaps with other website owners. Seek out those whose sites are on subjects related to yours, but avoid contacting competitors.

4. Do some podcasting.

5. Submit videos to video sites.

6. Sign up at at social bookmark and other social websites. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it can really help you.

7. Utilize press releases. Several services are available to assist you, some at no cost.

8. Start blogging and link from your blog to your website (and vice versa).

9. Write articles on subjects of interest to your potential visitors and submit them to article distribution sites. Include a a link to your website in the author’s box.

10. Post on blogs and on forums. But, do not spam…post only when you have something of value to say.

Of course, you do not have to engage in all of the activities above. Just pick a few and be persistent; if you do, you will be rewarded.