What are backlinks for?

[thecompgame]

I don't understand what exactly backlinks are for?
Can someone explain how can i get them plz
Thanks.

 

[Kw3rLn]

To get you traffic.

 

[SJshah]

Try reading around here: http://goo.gl/lPrA2

Im feeling lucky

 

[ShareShiz]

for linking back to youre site

 

[DEViANCE]

Having lots of backlinks can also help your search engine ranking and page rank.

 

[UNOPLR]

Great backlinks would bring huge visitors to your site.
Take a look to my site www.unoplr.info
It just launched a weeks ago and the Alexa has reached 500K. It's because got bulk visitors everydays as well!