This document discusses 3 techniques to rank higher on Google search results through backlinks:
1) Use tools like Soovle and Google Trends to find keywords with low competition.
2) Get 10+ backlinks in 2 hours using Scoop.it, a content curation tool, by suggesting links and building relationships with curators.
3) Get links from journalists through HARO, a service where journalists request expert sources. By responding to queries, you can get quoted and linked in journalist articles.