This approach involves powering up important web pages by generating a link pyramid of backlinks.
Instead of sending low-quality links directly to your main website, this method powers up your supporting content first, which in turn passes value to your primary target.
This is a strategic way to minimise exposure while still gaining ranking improvements.
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