Edward Sturm shares four backlink opportunities for 2026: using original photos on free stock image sites for natural backlinks, creating a profile on Favacon for a do-follow link, leveraging Featured.com for expert quotes and topical authority, and getting entries on Groipedia for do-follow references. He also highlights a forgotten image link building trick from early SEO that works even better now with AI images.
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Four actionable backlink opportunities for 2026, including a revived image link building trick using stock photos for scalable, zero-outreach backlinks.
This video stands out by focusing on passive link acquisition through image seeding and paid profile links on platforms like Favacon and Groipedia.
SEO professionals should upload original images to stock sites and create profiles on Favacon and Featured.com to diversify backlinks.
Uploading original photos to free stock image sites and linking back to your site in attribution fields to earn natural backlinks.
A platform connecting creators with brands for influencer marketing, offering a do-follow backlink from a 44 domain authority profile.
A service that connects journalists with experts for quotes, providing a no-follow profile link that helps shape topical authority.
An AI-generated Wikipedia alternative that gives do-follow links in its references; entries need to be indexed in Google.
A hyperlink that passes SEO link juice from the linking site to the linked site.
A hyperlink with a rel='nofollow' attribute that typically does not pass SEO link juice but can still provide value.
The perceived expertise of a website on a specific topic, strengthened by relevant descriptions on external profiles.
What is the forgotten SEO trick mentioned in the video?
Taking original photos, uploading them to free stock image sites with a link back to your website in the attribution fields, earning natural backlinks when others use them.
How does Favacon provide a backlink?
Favacon gives a do-follow backlink from a 44 domain authority profile when you create an account and pay $29 for one month.
Is the Featured.com profile link do-follow or no-follow?
The Featured.com profile link is no-follow, but it helps shape your topical authority and you can earn do-follow links from journalist quotes.
What is Groipedia and how can it help with backlinks?
Groipedia is an AI-generated alternative to Wikipedia with 57 domain authority, providing do-follow links in its references. Getting an entry indexed in Google increases value.
How can I find sites using my images without attribution?
Use reverse image search on Google or Tina to find uncredited uses, then email a polite request for a source credit link.
What is the conversion rate for attribution requests on images?
The conversion rate is insanely high because site owners already used your content and know they owe credit.
Can I use black hat methods for image link building?
The video mentions a black hat version of claiming unowned images, but recommends the white hat method of using your own original photos.
What is the domain authority of Favacon and Featured.com?
Favacon has domain authority 44, Featured.com has domain authority 41.
How can I ensure my Groipedia entry gets indexed?
Link to your entry from other places, share it, and get clicks. Some use paid indexing services like Rapid URL Indexer (black hat).
What is the acceptance rate for responses on Featured.com?
The speaker reports a 79% acceptance rate for expert quote responses.
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