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Results measured in 48h

Targeted Link Building — Proof Before You Commit

A free test on one of your keywords: a single precisely chosen link, and you watch the ranking move. If it works, we move forward together with very few links, never guesswork.

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Google ranking — French e-commerce case
● Start — position 12
↳ Day 1 — position 7
↳ Day 1 evening — position 4
↳ ✓ Day 2 — position 2, top 3 reached

< 48h
1 single link placed

650+ clients

80 LinkedIn recommendations

Test results in 48h

1 to 5 links maximum

Expert since 2011

What this service is — and what makes it different

What it is

  • A free test on one of your keywords, so you see rankings move before any commitment
  • A results-first approach: 1 to 5 precisely chosen links, never a blind volume play
  • A 6 to 12 week ranking follow-up once we move forward together, with a targeted top-up if needed
  • An honest diagnosis when progress stalls: the next lever then becomes the site itself (technical, content, internal linking)

Clear positioning

  • The test alone often does the job: one well-chosen link has already won several positions in a few days (proof below)
  • Complementary to a Semantic Audit if the page itself needs rework
  • Becomes the Targeted Link Building service once the test proves out
  • Never a fixed duration-plus-link-count package

Who places your links

 

Stephane Jambu — SEO & AI Engineer

Stephane Jambu — SEO & AI Engineer

Engineer by training, I support 650+ e-commerce and B2B clients from Southeast Asia, with 1,300+ semantic clusters deployed.

What sets this apart: I demonstrate first. The first move is a free test on your own keyword, not a promise.

650+ clients
80 LinkedIn recommendations
Since 2011

Every link is picked one by one for topical relevance and authority, never bought in bulk.

What the test shows, in numbers

Two real results, measured on client sites

12 → 2
adopteunbureau, a French office-furniture retailer, target keyword in under 48h, one single lever, zero site changes

17 → 10
Doko, a French marketing agency, desktop ranking (mobile 14 → 9), with ONE single link placed

€0
the cost of testing your first keyword

One precisely chosen link, on a source genuinely relevant to your topic, outweighs a volume of links placed without method. That is the lever we activate first, before ever placing a second one.

Who this test is for

 

A page stuck just below the top 3-5, that needs a targeted push
An e-commerce team that wants concrete proof before investing in link building
After a Semantic Audit, to push a page that is already optimized
An agency or publisher that wants to test the real effectiveness of a link campaign

What your test, then your Targeted Link Building, includes

6 concrete steps, from the free test to long-term tracking

Free test on 1 keyword

One link placed on the page and keyword of your choice, ranking tracked live.

Free

Link selection

Identifying the most relevant source for that specific keyword: authority, topical fit, quality.

Included in the test

Ranking tracking

Measured across several Google data centers, for a reliable read despite gradual rollout.

Included in the test

Targeted Link Building campaign

1 to 5 links placed progressively if the test proves out, never more, never at random.

Quote based on need

6 to 12 week follow-up

Rankings checked over time, with a targeted top-up if needed, always in small numbers.

Included

Ceiling diagnosis

If progress stalls, precise identification of the next lever to activate: technical, content, or internal linking.

Included

The test is free, no commitment

You see the result before deciding. The Targeted Link Building service only starts if you choose to continue, at the pace and volume the page actually needs.

Your test, then Targeted Link Building

 

No commitment
Targeted Link Building
Free test
Then a custom quote based on the number of links actually needed
  • Test on 1 keyword, 1 precisely chosen link
  • Ranking tracked across several Google data centers
  • Results typically visible within 48h
  • If successful: 1 to 5 links maximum, never more
  • Ranking tracked over 6 to 12 weeks
  • Honest diagnosis if progress stalls

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From test to result

5 steps, no fixed package

1

Keyword selection

You suggest a page and a keyword where a push would make a real difference.

2

Link selection

Identifying the most relevant source for that specific keyword.

3

Link placement

One link, sometimes two, never a blind volume play.

4

Measurement

Ranking tracked across several Google data centers, typically within 48h.

5

Deciding together

If it works, we move to Targeted Link Building (1 to 5 links, 6 to 12 week tracking). If it stalls, we diagnose the real lever: site, content, or internal linking.

Results measured on client sites

Real cases, not promises

Real case

Position 12 → 2 in < 48h
adopteunbureau, a French office-furniture category page, target keyword around second-hand acoustic booths. Ranking tracked live: 12, 7, 4, 3, then 2. One single lever activated, link building, zero site changes.
Christophe Cote & Guillaume Cuzin
adopteunbureau

Real case

Desktop 17 → 10, mobile 14 → 9
Doko, a page targeting a Facebook Ads agency keyword. One well-chosen link was enough to move a page that had not been touched.
Loic Julien
Doko, marketing agency, Lyon

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Frequently asked questions

 

What exactly is the free test?
One link, sometimes two, placed on a keyword of your choice, no commitment. You see your rankings move or not, usually within 48 hours.
Why can one link be enough?
One precisely chosen link, on a relevant source for your topic, outweighs a batch of links placed at random. That is what the adopteunbureau and Doko cases above show.
What if the test shows nothing?
That is useful information: the page probably needs another lever before link building, such as content, technical fixes, or internal linking. That diagnosis is shared honestly, even when the test does not move the needle.
How many links in the Targeted Link Building service?
1 to 5 links maximum, never more. The volume follows the page’s actual need, not a fixed package.
How long does the tracking last?
6 to 12 weeks after the first links go live, with a targeted follow-up if needed, always in small numbers.
Does this work alongside a semantic or technical audit?
Yes, it is complementary: link building pushes a page that is already well built. If the page needs rework, the Semantic Audit comes first.
What kind of links do you use?
Sources picked one by one for topical relevance and authority, never bought in bulk.
How much does Targeted Link Building cost?
The test on your first keyword is free. The follow-up is priced on the number of links your page actually needs, discussed on a call after the test.

Watch your rankings move before you commit

One keyword, one precisely chosen link, one measured result. Free, no commitment.

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15 min·Free·Result tracked live

If it stalls

What’s next?

When link building alone is no longer enough to move a page forward, the real lever becomes the site itself: content, structure, internal linking.

Semantic Audit →

A full map of your content gaps and internal linking. The diagnosis that tells you precisely what to fix so the page earns its place in the top 3.

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