Off-page SEO factors

March 30, 2021
Lars Bjorn
SEO

Every SEO strategy is focused on ranking as high as possible in the search engines. To do this, we all try to design and develop a website that Google’s algorithm will love. That’s basically what SEO is about. The factors in Google’s algorithm can be divided into two categories which will determine the ranking of your website: on-page factors and off-page factors.

Off-page SEO factors refer to the actions taken outside of your website that can impact its search engine visibility and rankings. Here are some of the most important off-page SEO factors:

Backlinks: The number and quality of links pointing to your website from other websites can have a significant impact on your search engine rankings. Aim to acquire high-quality, relevant backlinks from authoritative sources.
Social media: Social media platforms can be a great way to promote your content and attract more traffic to your website. Share your content on social media and engage with your followers to build your online presence and reputation.
Online directories: Listing your website in online directories can help increase your visibility and attract more traffic to your website. Look for reputable directories that are relevant to your industry or location.
Guest blogging: Writing guest posts for other websites can help you reach a new audience and build backlinks to your website. Look for websites that are relevant to your industry and have a high domain authority.
Brand mentions: Getting mentioned or cited by other websites without a link (known as a “brand mention”) can also help improve your search engine visibility and reputation. Monitor your brand mentions and reach out to the website owners to ask if they can add a link to your website.
Online reviews: Positive reviews on platforms like Google My Business and Yelp can help improve your local search rankings and attract more customers to your business.

By optimizing these off-page SEO factors, you can improve your website’s search engine visibility and reputation, which can drive more traffic and ultimately help achieve your business goals.

Learn more about On-page SEO factors here.

Lars Bjorn

Proven professional with 25+ years of experience in the digital marketing and creative marketing. 20 years of corporate experience as Creative Director, Head of Web, Graphic & Brand at Rezidor SAS Hospitality, Head of Web and Graphic at Saxo Bank, Online Senior Manager at Menu A/S, Online Marketing Manager at Milestone Systems and Creative Director at Napatech. 5 years as a marketing account manager and 13 years as a creative director in agencies. 12 years leadership experience combined with a master in economics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and a master in internet marketing, advanced social media certificate, University of San Francisco, and UX Design Professional Certificate.