Cross Linking and its functions.

[Maneet]

Hello guys!!

Can you tell me what is cross linking and its functions and why it is important for web hosting?

[EKTA TRIPATHI]

Cross links mean connecting two or more appropriate websites with or without an owner.  It helps user to refer sites which have similar contents because it may be of the same interest in the future. 

[Jinx]

Cross linking also aims to serve an interesting motive in SEO and SEM. In SEO link popularity is the main element and determines the value, importance and relevance of website.

[Ritu]

When someone buys group of domains for the inter linking of the website and it is done for increasing popularity of website on search engine.

[Bala]

Cross linking can help you to get more inbound links from related sites. But if you own multiple domains, then just make sure about following things in the right way to get more benefits:-
1) Unique content.
2) Similar theme.
3) User Experience.
4) Anchor text for cross linking.
5) Make it look natural.

[Lokesh]

Cross linking is a traditional method of linking websites. Like for e.g. Page X and Page y.
•   Page X  to page Y
•   Page y to page x
•   Page X to home page.
•   Page y to home page.

[JD]

It is the process of sharing link between two sites. The link may not be owned by same person.

[Gandhar Kulkarni]

Cross links benefits to your site for ranking point of view. It also increases website popularity in a short period of time.