The main issue for new webmasters is how to improve search engine ranking. Below are some ways to get one way links to your website.

Link Directories:

Link directories are the best way to start off, if you are trying to improve ranking. Some link directories provide free one way links while others might ask you for a reciprocal link. You can have a dedicated webpage in your website to provide reciprocal link to these directories. Submitting to link directories manually is a time consuming process. You can either outsource this task or use any of the manual submission service. For the list of free one way link directories, click here.

Article Directories:

Another method to improve your search engine ranking is by submitting articles to article submission directories. This is the best way, but of course the possibilities are limited based on your imagination and time. If you are article is good, you can get a heaps of inbound links from other websites as well. You are distribute your content for free and this way you can have others link to your website.

Testimonials:

If you see any upcoming product or service related to your website then you can write testimonials about their service/product (Of course, only if your are satisfied) and email them. The testimonials should have an inbound link to your website in the signature section. This is a win-win situation for both the service provider and you.

Posting in Forums/Blogs:

This is an easy way to boost your website traffic. But, the benefits are only minimal. You can post a comment or answer questions asked in forum and mention your website in the signature link. Most of the forums and blogs have "nofollow" attribute applied to links in comments, so your time might be wasted just being unaware of this. But, you can see in the forum terms and conditions whether they have got that applied. This will help you to invest your time accordingly.