This SEO “Hack” Still Works—And Google Loves It

In this video, Chris Raulf shares a simple yet powerful SEO “hack” that still works in 2025: building high-quality backlinks using LinkedIn. After presenting at DigiMarCon Houston 2025, Chris published a LinkedIn recap and left a comment on a fellow speaker’s post—both with a link to BSM’s webinar. The result? Two high-authority, relevant backlinks without cold outreach, spam, or guest posting. Learn how to replicate this white-hat strategy to build authority and visibility in your own niche. 🛠️ Want to see how Google views your backlinks? Check your Search Console link report: https://search.google.com/u/1/search-console/links 🎓 Want to learn how to build trust and visibility in AI-first search? Join our free webinar: Agentic AI for SEO – How to Boost Rankings with Micro SEO 📅 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 🕙 10:00 AM MT https://boulderseomarketing.com/ai-and-seo-guide-and-best-practices/ 🧩 More helpful links from this episode: 📺 Chris's DigiMarCon Sessions (Houston 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNoLNH2P0Jk&t=12s 📘 BSM’s SEO Training Course: https://boulderseomarketing.com/seo-training-course/ 📣 LinkedIn Post Example: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chrisraulf_digitalmarketing-digimarcon-geo-activity-7323701075243401217-w6AT 💡 Key Takeaways from This Video: ✔ Backlinks still matter when earned from trusted platforms ✔ LinkedIn is a goldmine for natural, relevant linking ✔ No outreach or guest blogging required ✔ AI-first search still values authority—and strategic linking supports it The bottom line: backlinks aren’t dead. When earned thoughtfully, they’re still one of the easiest wins in SEO. 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for SEO tips every Friday! 📎 Connect with Chris Raulf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraulf/ #SEO #Backlinks #LinkedInStrategy #AgenticAI #MicroSEO #DigitalMarketing #ChrisRaulf #BSM #FridaySEOTip