Comments on: How Not To Get Links http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/ Build your business by sharing what you know Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:38:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Brian http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1785 Brian Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:49:13 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1785 I don't participate in link exchanges, and I cringe at every mybloglog message inviting me to join a community. I'm much more likely to read someone's site if they've left a comment, or at least subscribed, to mine. The people who add to the discussion on other peoples' blogs are generally the ones who have the best content on their own. I don’t participate in link exchanges, and I cringe at every mybloglog message inviting me to join a community.

I’m much more likely to read someone’s site if they’ve left a comment, or at least subscribed, to mine. The people who add to the discussion on other peoples’ blogs are generally the ones who have the best content on their own.

]]> By: Brian http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14750 Brian Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:49:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14750 I don't participate in link exchanges, and I cringe at every mybloglog message inviting me to join a community. I'm much more likely to read someone's site if they've left a comment, or at least subscribed, to mine. The people who add to the discussion on other peoples' blogs are generally the ones who have the best content on their own. I don’t participate in link exchanges, and I cringe at every mybloglog message inviting me to join a community.

I’m much more likely to read someone’s site if they’ve left a comment, or at least subscribed, to mine. The people who add to the discussion on other peoples’ blogs are generally the ones who have the best content on their own.

]]> By: Siddharth Thakkar http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1763 Siddharth Thakkar Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:39:21 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1763 Hi Chris, Interesting and sound fundamental advice. I am not quite sure why still there are mails (and comments) of this nature. Almost everyone who sends such a mail should know that this does not work anymore. Hope such 'spammy' emails and comments decrease. Cheers! Hi Chris,

Interesting and sound fundamental advice. I am not quite sure why still there are mails (and comments) of this nature. Almost everyone who sends such a mail should know that this does not work anymore.

Hope such ‘spammy’ emails and comments decrease.

Cheers!

]]> By: Siddharth Thakkar http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14749 Siddharth Thakkar Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:39:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14749 Hi Chris, Interesting and sound fundamental advice. I am not quite sure why still there are mails (and comments) of this nature. Almost everyone who sends such a mail should know that this does not work anymore. Hope such 'spammy' emails and comments decrease. Cheers! Hi Chris,

Interesting and sound fundamental advice. I am not quite sure why still there are mails (and comments) of this nature. Almost everyone who sends such a mail should know that this does not work anymore.

Hope such ‘spammy’ emails and comments decrease.

Cheers!

]]> By: Chris Garrett http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1695 Chris Garrett Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:02:58 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1695 Funnily enough since I posted this I have seen an increase in these types of emails :) Funnily enough since I posted this I have seen an increase in these types of emails :)

]]> By: Chris Garrett http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14748 Chris Garrett Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14748 Funnily enough since I posted this I have seen an increase in these types of emails :) Funnily enough since I posted this I have seen an increase in these types of emails :)

]]> By: Miriam http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1675 Miriam Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:16:50 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1675 Too hilarious! I had a really good laugh when I read your mock letter, which is definitely based in reality! I've gotten my share of those, and it's amazing how they don't make an ounce of effort to hide the fact that they are spammers. Too hilarious! I had a really good laugh when I read your mock letter, which is definitely based in reality! I’ve gotten my share of those, and it’s amazing how they don’t make an ounce of effort to hide the fact that they are spammers.

]]> By: Miriam http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14747 Miriam Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14747 Too hilarious! I had a really good laugh when I read your mock letter, which is definitely based in reality! I've gotten my share of those, and it's amazing how they don't make an ounce of effort to hide the fact that they are spammers. Too hilarious! I had a really good laugh when I read your mock letter, which is definitely based in reality! I’ve gotten my share of those, and it’s amazing how they don’t make an ounce of effort to hide the fact that they are spammers.

]]> By: Deano http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1636 Deano Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:54:11 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1636 This is a great post, I normally don't reply to these types of emails, but I may now respond with a link to this post. Who knows if they follow all those steps, they might even get a link :) This is a great post, I normally don’t reply to these types of emails, but I may now respond with a link to this post. Who knows if they follow all those steps, they might even get a link :)

]]> By: Deano http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14746 Deano Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14746 This is a great post, I normally don't reply to these types of emails, but I may now respond with a link to this post. Who knows if they follow all those steps, they might even get a link :) This is a great post, I normally don’t reply to these types of emails, but I may now respond with a link to this post. Who knows if they follow all those steps, they might even get a link :)

]]> By: Ashley Cecil http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1608 Ashley Cecil Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:12:48 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1608 This post cracks me up. I've been emailing people such as yourself (including yourself)asking for feedback and I've found that folks LOVE when I'm really candid and straight forward. It actually seems that the more quickly I get to the real point, with lightheartedness, the more willing they are to help. I just thinks funny to hear your perspective, as I haven't thought of it before. How would I react to my own emails? LOL, I might mix things up from now on. This post cracks me up. I’ve been emailing people such as yourself (including yourself)asking for feedback and I’ve found that folks LOVE when I’m really candid and straight forward. It actually seems that the more quickly I get to the real point, with lightheartedness, the more willing they are to help.

I just thinks funny to hear your perspective, as I haven’t thought of it before. How would I react to my own emails? LOL, I might mix things up from now on.

]]> By: Ashley Cecil http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14745 Ashley Cecil Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14745 This post cracks me up. I've been emailing people such as yourself (including yourself)asking for feedback and I've found that folks LOVE when I'm really candid and straight forward. It actually seems that the more quickly I get to the real point, with lightheartedness, the more willing they are to help. I just thinks funny to hear your perspective, as I haven't thought of it before. How would I react to my own emails? LOL, I might mix things up from now on. This post cracks me up. I’ve been emailing people such as yourself (including yourself)asking for feedback and I’ve found that folks LOVE when I’m really candid and straight forward. It actually seems that the more quickly I get to the real point, with lightheartedness, the more willing they are to help.

I just thinks funny to hear your perspective, as I haven’t thought of it before. How would I react to my own emails? LOL, I might mix things up from now on.

]]> By: Chris Garrett http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1591 Chris Garrett Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:58:32 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1591 @Jen - politeness is good but there are limits ;) @Sarah - In real life I am particularly shy around people I don't know, I am sure it would take me a heck of a lot longer :) @Adam - I need to start doing some critiques, I promised one guy ages ago. I'll add you to the list, remind me if I forget? @Jen – politeness is good but there are limits ;)

@Sarah – In real life I am particularly shy around people I don’t know, I am sure it would take me a heck of a lot longer :)

@Adam – I need to start doing some critiques, I promised one guy ages ago. I’ll add you to the list, remind me if I forget?

]]> By: Chris Garrett http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14744 Chris Garrett Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14744 @Jen - politeness is good but there are limits ;) @Sarah - In real life I am particularly shy around people I don't know, I am sure it would take me a heck of a lot longer :) @Adam - I need to start doing some critiques, I promised one guy ages ago. I'll add you to the list, remind me if I forget? @Jen – politeness is good but there are limits ;)

@Sarah – In real life I am particularly shy around people I don’t know, I am sure it would take me a heck of a lot longer :)

@Adam – I need to start doing some critiques, I promised one guy ages ago. I’ll add you to the list, remind me if I forget?

]]> By: Adam Torkildson http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1569 Adam Torkildson Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:22:32 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1569 Hi Chris, I usually read your posts in my Google Reader, and don't visit your site often. I am always impressed with the amount of content you push out though, as well as your Killer Flagship eBook. I read it cover to cover, and will be using it for some of my clients. I was motivated to come to your blog today to read people's comments on what you wrote about why you link to other blogs. Anyways, I run a small blog , Utah Valley PR, it's really niche obviously by the title. Would you check it out and rate it for me: headlines, usability, whatever else you use to rate a site? I have been too afraid to have people tell me what's wrong with it so far in case it's not very good. Hi Chris,
I usually read your posts in my Google Reader, and don’t visit your site often. I am always impressed with the amount of content you push out though, as well as your Killer Flagship eBook. I read it cover to cover, and will be using it for some of my clients. I was motivated to come to your blog today to read people’s comments on what you wrote about why you link to other blogs. Anyways, I run a small blog , Utah Valley PR, it’s really niche obviously by the title. Would you check it out and rate it for me: headlines, usability, whatever else you use to rate a site? I have been too afraid to have people tell me what’s wrong with it so far in case it’s not very good.

]]> By: Adam Torkildson http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14743 Adam Torkildson Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14743 Hi Chris, I usually read your posts in my Google Reader, and don't visit your site often. I am always impressed with the amount of content you push out though, as well as your Killer Flagship eBook. I read it cover to cover, and will be using it for some of my clients. I was motivated to come to your blog today to read people's comments on what you wrote about why you link to other blogs. Anyways, I run a small blog , Utah Valley PR, it's really niche obviously by the title. Would you check it out and rate it for me: headlines, usability, whatever else you use to rate a site? I have been too afraid to have people tell me what's wrong with it so far in case it's not very good. Hi Chris,
I usually read your posts in my Google Reader, and don’t visit your site often. I am always impressed with the amount of content you push out though, as well as your Killer Flagship eBook. I read it cover to cover, and will be using it for some of my clients. I was motivated to come to your blog today to read people’s comments on what you wrote about why you link to other blogs. Anyways, I run a small blog , Utah Valley PR, it’s really niche obviously by the title. Would you check it out and rate it for me: headlines, usability, whatever else you use to rate a site? I have been too afraid to have people tell me what’s wrong with it so far in case it’s not very good.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1563 Sarah Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:05:21 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1563 Hi Chris will you please visit my blog, I mean, link to me. I think you are the best. No really, everyone here has provided some good thoughts. I especially like the idea of comparing the blogging world to how you make friends. I joined a MOMS club last summer and took almost 5-6 months to really start making some real friendships. I don't see how it could be any different with blogs. But, ultimately being nice, approachable and yourself goes a long way. Hi Chris will you please visit my blog, I mean, link to me. I think you are the best.

No really, everyone here has provided some good thoughts. I especially like the idea of comparing the blogging world to how you make friends. I joined a MOMS club last summer and took almost 5-6 months to really start making some real friendships. I don’t see how it could be any different with blogs.

But, ultimately being nice, approachable and yourself goes a long way.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14742 Sarah Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:05:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14742 Hi Chris will you please visit my blog, I mean, link to me. I think you are the best. No really, everyone here has provided some good thoughts. I especially like the idea of comparing the blogging world to how you make friends. I joined a MOMS club last summer and took almost 5-6 months to really start making some real friendships. I don't see how it could be any different with blogs. But, ultimately being nice, approachable and yourself goes a long way. Hi Chris will you please visit my blog, I mean, link to me. I think you are the best.

No really, everyone here has provided some good thoughts. I especially like the idea of comparing the blogging world to how you make friends. I joined a MOMS club last summer and took almost 5-6 months to really start making some real friendships. I don’t see how it could be any different with blogs.

But, ultimately being nice, approachable and yourself goes a long way.

]]> By: Jen / domestika http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1541 Jen / domestika Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:41:44 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-1541 Thanks very much, Chris. When one has been uber-trained to 'good manners' it helps to get a little 3rd-party perspective on what that obligation entails. Love the 'club blogosphere' analogy! Thanks very much, Chris. When one has been uber-trained to ‘good manners’ it helps to get a little 3rd-party perspective on what that obligation entails. Love the ‘club blogosphere’ analogy!

]]> By: Jen / domestika http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14741 Jen / domestika Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:41:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/how-not-to-get-links/#comment-14741 Thanks very much, Chris. When one has been uber-trained to 'good manners' it helps to get a little 3rd-party perspective on what that obligation entails. Love the 'club blogosphere' analogy! Thanks very much, Chris. When one has been uber-trained to ‘good manners’ it helps to get a little 3rd-party perspective on what that obligation entails. Love the ‘club blogosphere’ analogy!

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