Luna Rojas

Posted on Feb 14

How To Get Backlink Directly From Google Official Website with JavaScript📌

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📚Perfect for Low-Code developers. If you know JavaScript, learn it now.

Getting high-quality backlinks feels difficult these days. I’ve spent countless hours trying different strategies — guest posting, digital PR, creating viral content — you name it. But earning a backlink from Google itself? That seemed like an impossible dream until I discovered an accessible path that doesn’t require you to be a senior dev.

“2 Google Backlinks? With just one shot🔫”

Let me be clear: earning a backlink from Google (with its impressive Domain Authority of 98) is one of the most cool achievements in SEO. Most methods either require substantial resources, exceptional technical expertise, or both. However, I’m excited to share one of the few reliable methods I’ve personally tested and succeeded with — and it’s more achievable than you might think.

What makes this approach special is that it’s accessible to developers of all skill levels, including those who primarily work with low-code solutions. You don’t need to be a senior software engineer or have years of JavaScript experience. I know because I’ve done it myself, and I’ve seen others succeed with this method too.

The secret? Creating a Chrome extension. Now, before you close this tab thinking “I’m not a developer,” hear me out. I recently managed to earn a Google backlink by developing a Chrome extension for my SaaS product — a simple but useful tool that helps explore and analyze website sitemaps.

The best part? The development process was surprisingly straightforward, even for someone with basic JavaScript knowledge.

What I’m about to share isn’t just theory — it’s a step-by-step guide based on real experience. I’ll walk you through exactly how I built my extension, navigated the submission process, and ultimately secured that valuable Google backlink.

Whether you’re running a SaaS product, maintaining a developer blog, or managing a company website, this guide will show you one of the most practical paths to earning Google’s backlink power through their Chrome Web Store.

Let’s dive into how you can replicate this success for your own project, starting with understanding exactly why this method works and how to plan your approach.

Your Chrome Extension Strategy (3-Step Plan)

When I developed my Chrome extension for sitemap exploration, I learned that success comes from careful planning. Let me walk you through the key strategic elements that will help you create a good extension.

1. Identifying a Genuine Problem Your Extension Can Solve

The best extensions solve real problems that developers and users face regularly. Here’s how to identify these opportunities:

1.1 Look for Repetitive Tasks

In my case, I noticed developers frequently needed to explore website sitemaps for SEO audits
The manual process was time-consuming and error-prone
Tools existed but required leaving the browser or paying for expensive software

1.2 Focus on Developer Pain Points

Browser DevTools limitations
Missing features in popular platforms
Tasks that require multiple tools or steps

1.3 Real Example

Before my extension ❌: SEO devs had to find the sitemap.xml, parse it manually or with external tools, check each URL individually, track status codes separately.
With the extension ✅: Single click solution that, automatically finds sitemaps, checks all URLs, provides status codes and enables easy export.

Website Page Counter — Find All Pages On A Website

2. Analyzing Successful Extensions in the Chrome Web Store

I spent considerable time studying successful developer-focused extensions. Here’s what I found works well:

Popular Developer Extensions Examples:

Web Developer — Comprehensive toolkit
JSON Viewer — Single focused purpose
React Developer Tools — Framework specific

3. Choosing Functionality That Aligns with Your Website/SaaS

Your extension should serve as a natural extension of your main product or service. Here’s how I aligned them:

3.1 Complementing my Core Product:

My sitemap explorer naturally connects to WhiteHat SEO Tactics
Provides value while introducing users to your brand
Creates a logical path to your main service

3.2 Feature Selection Strategy:

Example from my extension:

   <!-- From popup.html -->
   <div class="actions-group">
     <button id="exportUrlsBtn" class="export-btn export-urls">
       Export URLs
     </button>
     <button id="exportScanBtn" class="export-btn export-scan">
       Export Analysis
     </button>
   </div>

Core feature: Sitemap URL discovery

Added value: Status checking
Export functionality for further analysis
Clean, developer-friendly interface

Building Your Chrome Extension

Now that we have our strategy in place, let’s dive into the technical implementation. I’ll guide you through creating a Chrome extension from scratch, using my experience building the Website Page Counter as a reference.

Creating the manifest.json

The manifest.json file is your extension’s blueprint. Here’s a template to get you started:

{
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "name": "Your Extension Name",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "A clear, concise description of your extension's purpose",
  "permissions": [
    "activeTab"
  ],
  "action": {
    "default_popup": "popup.html",
    "default_icon": {
      "16": "icons/icon16.png",
      "48": "icons/icon48.png",
      "128": "icons/icon128.png"
    }
  },
  "icons": {
    "16": "icons/icon16.png",
    "48": "icons/icon48.png",
    "128": "icons/icon128.png"
  }
}

Key points about the manifest:

Use manifest_version: 3 — it’s required for new extensions
Request only the permissions you need (activeTab is often sufficient)
Include multiple icon sizes for different contexts:
16x16: Favicon
48x48: Extension management page
128x128: Chrome Web Store

Don’t forget the icons!

Building the Extension Architecture

Create this folder structure for your extension:

your-extension/
├── manifest.json
├── popup.html
├── popup.js
├── styles.css (optional)
└── icons/
    ├── icon16.png
    ├── icon48.png
    └── icon128.png

Here’s a basic popup.html template to start with:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Your Extension Name</title>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <style>
    body {
      width: 400px;
      padding: 16px;
      font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    }

    .container {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .logo {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
    }

    button {
      padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 0.375rem;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, #7dd3fc, #a78bfa);
      color: #fff;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <div class="container">
    <div class="header">
      <img src="icons/icon48.png" alt="Logo" class="logo">
      <h1>Your Extension Name</h1>
    </div>

    <div class="content">
      <!-- Your main content here -->
    </div>
  </div>

  <script src="popup.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

Implementing Key Features

Let’s create a basic popup.js with essential functionality:

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', async () => {
  // Get the current tab's URL
  const getCurrentTab = async () => {
    const [tab] = await chrome.tabs.query({ 
      active: true, 
      currentWindow: true 
    });
    return tab;
  };

  // Basic error handling function
  function showStatus(message, type = 'info') {
    const statusElement = document.getElementById('status');
    if (statusElement) {
      statusElement.textContent = message;
      statusElement.className = `status ${type}`;
    }
  }

  // Example API call function
  async function makeApiCall(endpoint, data) {
    try {
      const response = await fetch(endpoint, {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: {
          'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        },
        body: JSON.stringify(data)
      });

      if (!response.ok) {
        throw new Error(`API error: ${response.status}`);
      }

      return await response.json();
    } catch (error) {
      showStatus(error.message, 'error');
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Initialize your extension
  try {
    const tab = await getCurrentTab();
    const url = new URL(tab.url);
    // Your initialization code here
  } catch (error) {
    showStatus('Error initializing extension', 'error');
  }
});

Testing Your Extension

Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
Enable “Developer mode” in the top right

Click “Load unpacked” and select your extension directory

Make changes and click the refresh icon to update

The Submission Process (3 Step)

After developing your extension, getting it published requires careful attention to detail. I’ll walk you through the exact process I followed to successfully publish my extension and earn that Google backlink.

1. Navigating the Chrome Developer Dashboard

Go to the Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard
Sign up for a developer account (one-time $5 fee)
Click “New Item” to start your submission
Zip your extension and upload it

2. Filling Store listing

You will not be asked anything you don’t know how to answer.

And at the end you will see what you have come for with: the two backlinks!

3. Review Timeline and Communication

Initial review: 2–3 business days (mine passed in 2). If rejected:

Read the rejection email carefully
Address ALL mentioned issues
Document changes in the resubmission notes

After everything goes well you will receive this email:

And your extension will be published to bring you not one, but 2 backlinks!

This aproach is one of the +101 White Hat Seo Techniques

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