We need Backlinks

[codeberg]

Hey Friends,

I'm reliably told by fellow Admins that Google/Bing are complaining about the limited number of backlinks we have.

We would be very grateful if you can use your social media presences to drop a link back to us to help us grow faster. It would help our content get shared wider.

If you want to link back to us using the domain name qday.forum or to specific topics that would be great.

Basically to rank higher we must show we are trusted authority when it comes to quantum .

From myself, QD & QK thanks

[TheRizz]

I always link back to this place when I register on a new site.

Its the polite thing to do. I don't if simple backlinking works in 2026. But I'm a big supporter as you know.

I've encouraged/bribed people I know to sign up

[Brittle Coder]

Backlinks still matter, but random ones don't carry the same weight they used to. A few relevant links from active communities or blogs probably help more than dozens of low-quality ones.

Feels like quality over quantity is the real game now.

[NatureBoyLewis42]

There's also the content angle. If the forum has useful threads that people naturally want to reference, backlinks kind of build themselves over time.

Easier said than done, but it's the more sustainable route

[Jeffy]

Linking from profiles on other forums is nice, but search engines are pretty good at spotting those patterns now.

They don't ignore them completely, but they're not as powerful as they once were.

[ReacherOtter]

A simple idea could be writing a few helpful guides or resources here, then sharing them elsewhere.

People are more likely to link something useful than just a homepage.

[Karen88]

Partnerships might help too. Connecting with similar forums or niche sites and doing cross-posts or collaborations could bring in more meaningful links.

[MellowRunner]

There's always that temptation to go down the "SEO tricks" route, but that can backfire if it looks spammy.

Slow and steady growth tends to stick better.

[DarkSideRichard47]

Social media mentions can indirectly help as well. Even if they're not traditional backlinks, they drive traffic and visibility, which can lead to real links later

[Ethan93]

Directories used to be a big thing, but most of them are pretty low value now.

Still, a few reputable ones in the right niche might be worth checking.

[SortedCougar]

User-generated content is a hidden advantage here. If members start sharing threads externally, that creates organic backlinks without forcing it.

[FridayFeeling]

The polite backlinking approach is nice in spirit, but yeah, not sure how much impact it has in 2026

Still doesn't hurt though.

[Sentry]

Consistency matters too. A steady trickle of new content and activity signals that the site is alive, which helps everything else work better.

[Callum28]

If the forum grows active discussions, people will naturally reference it in other places like Reddit or blogs.

That kind of organic link is gold.