Welcome to another episode, where we dive deep into the intricacies of SEO for fitness professionals. Today, we’re simplifying the complex world of link building. Whether you’re trying to enhance your website's visibility or aiming to outmaneuver competitors in Google rankings, understanding the types of links and their roles can elevate your online presence. Join us as James Breese and Josh Kennedy, along with Andrew Wallis, unravel the significance of internal, inbound, and outbound links, and guide you through the nuances of toxic and broken links. Press play now to transform your website into a Google favorite! Timeline Summary: [00:00:05] SEO and Link Types Overview[00:01:18] Three Types of Links Explained[00:02:00] Importance of Efficient Internal Links[00:04:20] What Are Backlinks and Toxic Links?Key Takeaways: Types of Links: Learn about internal, inbound, and outbound links—each plays a crucial role in website authority and user retention.Internal Links: These are pivotal for SEO as they help Google crawl your website more efficiently, enhancing user experience and site navigation.Inbound and Outbound Links: Inbound links boost your website’s authority by other sites referencing yours, whereas outbound links show your resourcefulness and credibility.Toxic Links: Understand the harm toxic links can cause to your SEO efforts and how to use Google's disavow tool to protect your site’s reputation.Strategic Link Building: Discover the importance of earning quality backlinks naturally through valuable content creation like blogging.Link Building Techniques: Learn modern strategies like appearing on podcasts or collaborating with other webmasters to gain quality links.SEO Best Practices: Emphasize regular audits of your link health to avoid penalties from Google and maintain a robust online presence.Websites and Links Mentioned: Strength MattersFree Strategy CallQuotes: "Links tell Google you're an authority and you take good care of your website." — James Breese "Internal links make your website efficient for Google to crawl." — Andrew Wallis "Earn your links, don't buy them. Google knows the difference." — James Breese "Toxic links are like bad cholesterol for your website’s health." — James Breese "A good linking structure equals better traffic, leads, and sales." — James Breese Show Your Support: Rate and Review Us! If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider giving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps us reach more people and bring you even more quality content. Click the link below to rate and review us now! Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts FREE Downloads To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system