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Ben · 07-11-2005, 07:12 PM

Would anyone be interested in a link exchange program?

I had been thinking that a water gun link exchange program would be perfect for sites starting out, especially if we use targeted anchor text (research SEO for more information). I'm still working this out, but it could be good for everyone if we had a simple text link exchange set up.

What do you guys think? Do we have enough sites today, or should we wait for more sites to appear? Would you participate in a link exchange?

trekkie00 · 07-11-2005, 09:11 PM

I (Water Gun Network) would gladly participate in one. Our forums are looking like this right now:

DX · 07-11-2005, 09:51 PM

SM gives its full support. A link exchange program would be beneficial for the entire community. Why not do it?

Ben · 07-12-2005, 09:20 PM

Good to see that there's some interest!

Here's the basic idea if someone doesn't understand: you put the link exchange code on your website (if your server supports PHP or another scripting language) or you manually put and update the actual code, which would be tedious.

The links would be descriptive of what your site offers in a short keyword form. The links will be placed on every single page of your website, ideally in a place where they would get notice. Here's a possible example: Water gun plans - Water gun message board - Super Soaker - Super Soaker reviews

Of course, these descriptions will rotate if you use the script (you will have multiple descriptions). The purpose of the descriptions is to let people choose by what they are interested in - not site name or reputation. This style also helps in search engines through what is called targeted anchor text (the extreme side has been called "Google bombing").

I'm working on the script at the moment - it should be fairly simple to sign up for, but everything must be manually added into the system still. I'm also trying to secure a "neutral-ground" domain name because some people at our forums are opposed to everything hosted on one site - which is absolutely silly because that's how most sites function.

This is different in the previous Webring and it will replace it. This helps sites out more, given a large number of sites participate.

With that said, if you haven't made a site, make one! Making a site is easy if you just open up a work processor, write 10 articles and put them online. If you already have a site, it would help everyone if you participated in this link exchange program.

07-11-2005, 07:12 PM	#1
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Would anyone be interested in a link exchange program? I had been thinking that a water gun link exchange program would be perfect for sites starting out, especially if we use targeted anchor text (research SEO for more information). I'm still working this out, but it could be good for everyone if we had a simple text link exchange set up. What do you guys think? Do we have enough sites today, or should we wait for more sites to appear? Would you participate in a link exchange? __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

07-11-2005, 09:11 PM	#2
trekkie00 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 208 UserID: 213	I (Water Gun Network) would gladly participate in one. Our forums are looking like this right now: __________________ Click here for WATER GUN NETWORK!

07-11-2005, 09:51 PM	#3
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,576 UserID: 75	SM gives its full support. A link exchange program would be beneficial for the entire community. Why not do it? __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit! If I change my sig, will the world end?

07-12-2005, 09:20 PM	#4
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Good to see that there's some interest! Here's the basic idea if someone doesn't understand: you put the link exchange code on your website (if your server supports PHP or another scripting language) or you manually put and update the actual code, which would be tedious. The links would be descriptive of what your site offers in a short keyword form. The links will be placed on every single page of your website, ideally in a place where they would get notice. Here's a possible example: Water gun plans - Water gun message board - Super Soaker - Super Soaker reviews Of course, these descriptions will rotate if you use the script (you will have multiple descriptions). The purpose of the descriptions is to let people choose by what they are interested in - not site name or reputation. This style also helps in search engines through what is called targeted anchor text (the extreme side has been called "Google bombing"). I'm working on the script at the moment - it should be fairly simple to sign up for, but everything must be manually added into the system still. I'm also trying to secure a "neutral-ground" domain name because some people at our forums are opposed to everything hosted on one site - which is absolutely silly because that's how most sites function. This is different in the previous Webring and it will replace it. This helps sites out more, given a large number of sites participate. With that said, if you haven't made a site, make one! Making a site is easy if you just open up a work processor, write 10 articles and put them online. If you already have a site, it would help everyone if you participated in this link exchange program. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

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