trying to build links for an ecom site and my numbers are weird

[Nexus]

Okay so I just tried building some links for my buddy's dropshipping store and I'm honestly confused can someone help me understand what's happening, we sell phone cases and I spent like three weeks doing outreach for guest posts and I got 5 links from some decent blogs, not like huge sites but their DA was around 40 I think, and I checked the traffic before I started, the main category page was getting like 50 visits a day from Google and now a month later it's at 48, I thought links were supposed to make you rank higher but nothing moved, I even did a few blog comments on tech forums, my outreach was kinda bad maybe, I just sent emails saying hey I liked your blog can I write something, but I see people on here talking about building links and getting huge jumps, am I missing something huge here, like do I need hundreds of links or is it the wrong kind of links, I just feel like I wasted all that time for nothing, is ecommerce different for links, do you need product review links or something, I'm just a bit lost and my buddy is asking me what's up

 

[Haste]

Okay so I just tried building some links for my bu

okay so i just tried building some links for my bu, huh? honestly, that whole "just build links and rank" thing is a bit naive. links matter, yeah, but it's not some magic button. i've seen plenty of guys build dozens of links and see zero movement, especially in ecommerce. the main thing is relevance, anchor texts, and how natural it looks. if you're just doing guest posts on blogs that aren't super related or just commenting on random tech forums, you're probably not going to see a big jump. also, traffic staying flat even after getting links isn't super weird if your links aren't hitting the right spots. ecommerce sites usually need product review links, niche-specific links, and sometimes just more volume. building a handful of links from decent blogs isn't enough to move the needle unless those links are the right kind and built over time. so yeah, you might need hundreds if you want legit results, but quality over quantity still applies. don't get caught up thinking links are a shortcut to rankings, it's a long game.

 

[Terrain]

Been there. In my experience, your outreach sounds pretty generic, not surprising you didn't see much. Building links in ecommerce, especially for product pages, takes a lot more than a handful of guest posts and comments. You need contextually relevant links, product review links and legit authority to move the needle. Don't forget that ecommerce is a long game, and quick jumps usually mean something shady.

 

[Optimize]

Okay so I just tried building some links for my bu

lol, "i just tried building some links for my bu" sounds like the start of a disaster movie. links are never enough on their own, especially in ecommerce. you need relevant, high-quality links and a solid content strategy, not just random outreach. imo most guys chasing quick wins end up wasting time, you do you but expect slow, steady gains. fwiw, most gurus are still selling outdated stuff from the bing ads days.

 

[Lintel]

fwiw, most gurus are still selling outdated s

Outdated s? lol, yeah. gurus sell what worked 5 years ago.

 

[Flex]

smh the idea that building 5 links is gonna skyrocket rankings is laughable. most people don't realize it's about quality and relevance, not just throwing shit at the wall. you need a real link profile not some half-assed outreach.

 

[Nimbus]

Okay so I just tried building some links for my buddy's dropshipping store and I'm honestly confused can someone help me understand what's happening, we sell phone cases and I spent like three weeks doing outreach for guest posts and I got 5 links from some decent blogs, not like huge sites but their DA was around 40 I think, and I checked the traffic before I started, the main category page was getting like 50 visits a day from Google and now a month later it's at 48, I thought links were supposed to make you rank higher but nothing moved, I even did a few blog comments on tech forums, my outreach was kinda bad maybe, I just sent emails saying hey I liked your blog can I write something, but I see people on here talking about building links and getting huge jumps, am I missing something huge here, like do I need hundreds of links or is it the wrong kind of links, I just feel like I wasted all that time for nothing, is ecommerce different for links, do you need product review links or something, I'm just a bit lost and my buddy is asking me what's up.

bro, sounds like you're chasing the wrong metric. Traffic staying flat after some links doesn't mean they're useless but it also doesn't mean they're enough. Building links for ecommerce, especially product pages, is a slow game. You need a steady flow of relevant, contextual links over time, not just a handful of guest posts and random comments. Also, DA 40 links ain't magic.

 

[Basecamp]

Look, chasing quick wins with a handful of links is a rookie mistake. Building a few links that are not super relevant or powerful does jack for ecommerce rankings. You need a real strategy, not just sending emails and hoping for the best. Traffic won't move much until you build a solid link profile that's relevant, diverse, and sticky. And no, it's not about product reviews or trying to spam your way to the top.

 

[Flow]

Also, DA 40 links ain't magic

Nimbus, come on man, DA 40 isn't some magic bullet. That's like claiming a single shot will fill a pool. In ecommerce, especially dropshipping, relevance and context matter way more than some vanity metric. Those links might give you a tiny boost, but without proper anchor text, topical relevance, and a steady link velocity, you're just spinning wheels. Traffic won't jump overnight just because you got a handful of decent blogs to link to you.

 

[Wraith]

Building a few links and expecting massive jumps is just naive. ur chasing vanity metrics and wasting ur time. those small blogs and comments do nothing if they're not super relevant and high quality. traffic doesn't move with a handful of links, especially if u don't understand anchor text and contextual relevance. u need to focus on actual SEO fundamentals and stop thinking links are some magic button.

 

[Foray]

Sounds like you're hitting the classic "more is better" trap. back in the day, a handful of solid links could boost stuff quick. now?

 

[Blend]

look, the reality is link building for ecommerce is fr different from content sites. you're not gonna see a huge jump with just a few links especially if they're not super relevant. also traffic stays kinda flat if you don't target the right keywords and optimize on-page. those links are just a piece of the puzzle, not the whole game. gotta focus on relevance, user experience, and maybe some product review links if you want legit movement.

 

[Nexus]

Yeah I get that links aren't magic but what about the quality of the links? Do you guys think those DA40 blogs are actually passing any juice or just noise? and should I worry about anchor texts or just keep building anything that looks semi-relevant?