So you’ve signed up for Linkwheelie, and now you’re staring at a dashboard that promises hands-off link building and “set it and forget it” SEO. The problem? Most tools like this are either a pain to set up, or they promise the moon and deliver… not much. This guide is for folks who want to actually get something done with Linkwheelie—ideally without getting lost in jargon or burning through cash on autopilot.
Whether you’re an agency owner, affiliate marketer, or just trying to move your own site up a rung in Google, I’ll walk you through your first campaign. No magic bullets, just clear steps and a few honest warnings along the way.
What is Linkwheelie, and should you even bother?
Quick gut-check: Linkwheelie automates “link wheel” campaigns—basically, it creates a network of properties (think blogs, web 2.0s, social profiles) that link to your main site and each other. Old-school SEO? Sure. But if you do it right, it can still move the needle, especially for low-competition niches or as part of a broader strategy.
Who should use it: - People with sites that aren’t super high-risk (don’t do this to your client’s main brand site without knowing what you’re doing) - Folks who want to automate basic link building and don’t mind a bit of “gray hat” SEO
Who should skip it: - Big brands with a lot to lose - Anyone expecting miracles, fast
Still interested? Let’s get into the weeds.
Step 1: Account setup and project basics
What you’ll need: - A Linkwheelie account (obviously) - The URL you want to promote - Some basic content about your topic (don’t worry, more on this later)
What to ignore: - Any “upsell” for premium content or AI modules at this stage. Start simple.
How to do it:
1. Log in to your Linkwheelie dashboard.
2. Click “Create New Campaign” (they’ll prompt you for a name—make it something you’ll remember, like best-blenders-june2024).
3. Enter your main website URL. This is your “money site”—the page you want to rank.
4. Choose your niche/category. Don’t overthink this; it just helps the tool pick relevant sites.
Pro tip: Don’t use your main domain if you’re nervous. Try a test site first.
Step 2: Choosing your link wheel structure
This is where people get stuck—Linkwheelie will ask you what kind of “wheel” you want: - Closed Wheel: Each property links to the next, and the last loops back to the first. - Open Wheel: All properties link to your money site but not to each other. - Custom: Mix and match (skip this for your first run).
What actually matters:
Google doesn’t care if your links form a pretty circle. What matters is that the sites look real and aren’t obviously built just to link to you.
What I recommend:
Start with an Open Wheel. It’s less suspicious and easier to manage. Closed Wheels can work, but they’re riskier if every property is obviously fake.
How to do it: 1. Select “Open Wheel” when prompted. 2. Pick the number of properties (5–10 is a safe range; more isn’t always better). 3. Confirm your structure.
Step 3: Content setup—don’t cheap out here
Here’s where most people screw up: they let the tool auto-generate garbage articles stuffed with keywords. Google isn’t dumb, and spun content rarely works for long.
Your options: - Auto-generated (default): Fast, but usually low quality. - Upload your own: Takes more time, but way better results. - Hybrid: Use the tool’s templates but edit them. This is the sweet spot for most.
What I recommend:
Write or edit at least one unique paragraph for each property. Make it sound like a real person. If you use AI, always add a human touch.
How to do it: 1. When prompted for content, choose “Hybrid” or “Manual.” 2. For each property, add a unique intro and tweak the main body. Use your keywords, but don’t overdo it. 3. Add a link to your money site using natural anchor text (not just “best blenders 2024”—think “I found this review useful”).
Pro tip:
Add an image or two, and link out to a big, trustworthy site (like Wikipedia or CNN). It makes your property look more legit.
Step 4: Scheduling and drip-feeding
Dumping 10 links on day one? That’s a rookie move and screams “spam.” Linkwheelie lets you space things out.
Why it matters:
Slow, steady link building looks more natural. Google’s watching for sudden spikes.
What to do: 1. Use the “drip feed” option. 2. Set the schedule: 1–2 links per day is plenty. 3. Let the tool handle the rest.
Ignore:
Any advice about “blasting” out all your links unless you’re in churn-and-burn mode (and don’t care about long-term rankings).
Step 5: Review and launch
Before you hit “Go,” double-check: - All your property names and bios look plausible (not “user12345”) - The content isn’t just a jumble of keywords - The links point where you want them
If it looks like a robot built it, Google will spot it too.
How to do it: 1. Preview each property (there’s a “preview” button for each in Linkwheelie). 2. Make quick edits if anything looks off. 3. Hit “Launch Campaign.”
Pro tip:
Save your content locally. If something goes sideways, you won’t have to start over.
Step 6: Track results—don’t obsess
Linkwheelie will show you when links go live. But don’t expect to see a ranking jump overnight.
What to watch: - Are your new properties indexed in Google? (Search for a unique sentence from each.) - Are your rankings moving after a few weeks? - Any manual warnings in Google Search Console? (Rare, but check.)
What not to do: - Don’t buy more campaigns just because nothing happened in a week. SEO takes time. - Don’t build hundreds of these wheels. One or two is enough for most small sites.
What to ignore (and what not to worry about)
- Overly aggressive anchor text: Vary it. If all your links are exact-match, that’s a red flag.
- Chasing more properties: More isn’t always better. 5–10 is fine.
- Fancy “AI” upgrades: Unless you see a real difference in content quality, skip the upsells.
Keeping it safe (and effective)
A few ground rules if you want to avoid headaches: - Don’t use Linkwheelie on sites you can’t afford to lose. - Mix in some real links (guest posts, comments, etc.) if you can. - Don’t reuse the exact same content across different wheels.
If you’re in a super-competitive niche (think payday loans, casinos), even the best link wheels are a drop in the bucket. For small affiliate or hobby sites, though, this can still work—if you don’t cut corners.
Wrapping up: Keep it simple, keep it real
Setting up your first Linkwheelie campaign isn’t rocket science. Most people get tripped up by overcomplicating things or trusting the tool to do everything. Start small, keep your content natural, and don’t expect wild results overnight.
Once you’ve got one campaign live, watch what happens. Tweak (don’t spam) as needed. If it works, great—iterate. If it doesn’t, at least you didn’t burn down your main site in the process.
Stick to the basics, skip the hype, and you’ll do just fine.