David F.

I'm a link building expert with over 17 years of experience helping businesses grow their organic search traffic through high-quality, white hat backlinks. I'm also the founder of The Upper Ranks, a link building agency that has helped companies of all sizes earn authoritative, editorial backlinks through ethical outreach. Early in my career, I had the privilege of learning directly from the late Eric Ward, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of professional link building. Eric didn't just teach me the tools of the trade. He instilled in me a code of ethics and an eye for results that I still build my business around today. As Eric once put it: "David's team at The Upper Ranks follows the right approach to building white hat links ethically without cutting corners. This is the approach that has always worked for me and will continue to stand the test of time." Since then, I've built thousands of editorial backlinks for businesses ranging from scrappy startups to household name brands. That includes hundreds of links built for Neil Patel's own website. Neil had this to say: "David Farkas is one of the best link builders I know. He's got a knack for building those coveted links, and I'd strongly recommend his link building services to anyone seeking increased exposure and higher rankings." My approach has always been simple. I build links that I'd be proud to show Google. No spam. No private blog networks. No shortcuts. Just high-quality, relevant backlinks that improve rankings, increase authority, and drive long-term organic growth. Whether you're an SEO agency looking for a reliable link building partner that can scale with you, or a small business trying to break into the rankings that matter, I bring nearly two decades of experience, transparent communication, and a relentless focus on results you can actually measure.