Re: ONLINE-ADS>> If you list me, I'll list you ...

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Tue, 2 Sep 1997 18:19:50 -0400 (EDT)

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In a message dated 8/29/97 8:36:50 AM, adsonline.guide_at_miningco.com (Thom
Forbes) wrote:

>I routinely turn down requests for reciprocal links. I'm not bashful
>about letting other sites know about my site, but my opinion of what they
>do is not influenced by whether or not they link to me. I respect the
>many sites out there that have a similar policy, and am very wary of
>those that don't.

My prior experience is with Direct Mail, which makes me a "new kid on the
block" when it comes to the internet. I've found that it is more difficult
than I imagined for us newbies who don't know the tips and tricks on how to
get traffic to our websites.

I thought I had a great idea by deciding to add a page to my site that would
list links and short ads for complementing business offers. I e-mailed to a
selected list of these marketers offering to display their links and ads on
this page in exchange for just a simple link somewhere in their sites (not
even home page!). First (1) I received no responses back, and (2) this
posting came through saying "be wary" of those who ask for reciprocal links.
My question is... why??? What would make this not a win-win situation?

Leah Roberts
Trail Blazer Enterprises, Inc.
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/waytosuccess

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