Although the direct quote is a little foggy, if you read carefully the meaning can be derived from the word “Implied Link”. The popular opinion in marketing circles varies in definition but is interpreted to mean indirected references from content like press releases or social media mentions.
Anyone can purchase press releases but social shares, mentions, likes and comments cannot.The only way to obtain “implied links”, as Google calls them, is to create content that drives user engagement and sharing. This further supports the need for a true and proven methodology to significantly increase your chances of success.