Comments on: Link exchanges are stupid

By: Amit Doda

Amit Doda — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:47:22 +0000

The strategy seems to be different at first glance but it does not seem to work. By posting a testimonial for a competitor, we are getting a back link from related-theme web site but at the same time, ratings for his web site will be improved… So we need to be cautious

By: Wayne Hurlbert

Wayne Hurlbert — Thu, 22 Apr 2004 17:16:59 +0000

While link exchanges have their place, there are so many other ways to attract natural links, that get overlooked.

I get constant questions about linking, from readers of my blog. I tell them to keep posting good quality items, that people find helpful and informative, and the links will arrive all by themselves.

I think the real issue is everyone wants to get strong link POP in a hurry, and with minimal effort. Nothing worthwhile in life works that way.

Thanks Ammon for a great insight into thinking linking.

By: Black_Knight

Black_Knight — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:34:52 +0000

That discussion has been one of my favourites at Cre8asite too, Bill. I liked the fact that we were able to help Marie to get a new handle on the task and to actually feel good about it.

Like many folks, she didn’t like the idea of pan-handling for links, but hadn’t realised how many better alternatives there were available. It was a delight to see her get excited about the possibilities. Good too to highlight some of the places where aspiring writers can be found.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:25:33 +0000

That is one fo my favorite threads over at the forums. Great stuff.

It’s understandable to want to try to build relationships with people who own other web sites with businesses that compliment yours. It may even make sense for those businesses to exchange links.

But try to build a real relationship there, first.