1. People can't resist "101 list"s. These get seached for all the time. They often become unofficial authoritydocuments. So write a 101 list on your favourite topic.
2. Write a 10 easy tips to help you ....well youchoose the topic. OK here's a suggestion: 10 Easy Ways To Keep the Mrs Happy
3. Create extensive resource lists for a specific topic. Resaech the best resources available. You can make recommendations based on your experience.
4. Create a list of the top 10 myths on your favourite topic.
5. Create a list of guru's/experts. If you write a good article they may even link to you! Especially if your site looks professional. I have had respnses from companies I have written articles about. ASincere honest comments can go along way but avoid cheep flattery. It stands out like athumb hit by a hammer. You want to be percoeved as trustworthy.

Be an Authoruty and be link friendly

6. Ensure your article is easy to understand. Perhaps you can show a trusted friend. That phrase you understand may seem a little awkward to someone else. Afterall, you want as many people as possible to spread your message.

7. Minimize errors in grammar and spelling. You don't want someone put off by a silly error. You want to be remembered for the value of your article not a misplaced comma..

8. Have an easily accessible privacy policy and about section so your site. This will suggest your company is trustworthy. A picture of yourself may add to your authority and will enhance your appeal.

Use PPC to your advantage
9. Buy relevant traffic with a pay per click campaign. Relevant traffic will get
your site more visitors and brand exposure. When people come to your site,
regardless of how they found it, there is a possibility that they will link to you.

News & Syndication
10. Syndicate an article at an ezine directory like EzineArticles, GoArticles, or iSnare. These article sites rank highly and send you qualified traffic.