"linkbaiting" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: linkbaitings [plural]
Etymology: From link bait (verb). Etymology templates: {{m|en|link bait|pos=v}} link bait (verb) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} linkbaiting (countable and uncountable, plural linkbaitings)
  1. (SEO) The practice of creating content that attracts a lot of inbound links and generates buzz. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet, Marketing Synonyms: link-baiting
    Sense id: en-linkbaiting-en-noun-M6NoGaQD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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