Building links naturally without risking penalties

[Funnelsflex]

Hi everyone,
I've been working on link building for a while and wanted to share a simple observation and also learn from others here.

From my experience, the links that last the longest are usually the ones that come from genuine participation — forums, helpful comments, niche discussions, and content that actually adds value. I've seen many sites struggle after focusing too much on shortcuts instead of relevance and trust.

At Funnelsflex, I try to keep link building slow and natural, focusing more on context and usefulness rather than just numbers. It takes more time, but the results feel more stable in the long run.

I'm curious how others here approach link building today.
Are you seeing better results with content-based links, community participation, or niche edits?

Looking forward to learning from your experiences.

Thanks.