linkback

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'linkback' is when you put a link on your webpage that leads to another webpage. This is usually done when one webpage has referred to information from the other. It's like giving credit where it is due, but online.

Examples in Different Contexts

For bloggers, 'linkbacks' expand audience reach. A blogger might state, 'Thanks to a linkback from a popular site, my recent post saw a significant surge in traffic.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

A well-researched article, I must say! The appeal of interspecies cooperation in ecosystem maintenance deserves wider discussion.

Response:

I agree. I’ve written a piece relating to this topic and provided a linkback to your article for further reading.

Marketing

Scenario:

We should leverage our partnerships to boost our web content visibility. Collaborative efforts enrich our brand story.

Response:

Let’s incorporate linkbacks to our partners' sites in our content. This could improve our SEO and strengthen relationships.