What is linkbait
 

A linkbait is a piece of web content published on a website or blog with the goal of attracting as many backlinks as possible (in order to improve one’s search rankings). Usually it’s a written piece, but it can also be a video, a picture, a quiz or anything else. A classic example of linkbait are the “Top 10″ lists that tend to become popular on social bookmarking sites.

It is a piece o content that encourage the attention and encourage more visitors through hyperlinks to the site to improve the ranking of your website.

Linkbait content with the specific aim to attract links can be effective for Website promotion.