It is no secret. The more links you can obtain, the higher your site will rank in Google, Yahoo, and MSN. Not all website owners, however, are aware of how many ways there are to obtain links.

Here are the top 10.

1. Submit your website to directories. Some require a fee, but most do not.

2. Submit your site to online classified ad pages. Most are either free or very inexpensive.

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

4. Podcast. You really need not be a techie to do it.

5. Shoot a couple of brief videos and submit them to appropriate sites. If you do not have a camera, you can rent one.

6. Register at social bookmarking and other social sites.

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

8. Blog. It’s almost a must. Link from your blog to your website.

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 forums and comment on blog sites. Caution; do not spam.

There you have it…10 quick ways to get links to your websites. Try as many as you can and you’re almost certain to see good results.