Which quality synergistic sites, like those on our link page, would be
good for submitting a request to link to our site -
http://www.eMachineShop.com - to attract customers. I am seeking a
list of URLs of link submission pages. This question will be posted
more than once.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 16 Feb 2003 12:32 PST

Hi swisscheese,

How does this question relate to your prior question on this topic?
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=148105
Q: Which sites would do a link swap with the first cyber machine shop?

I was ready to give this question a go until I looked at the
back-and-forth with  kyrie26-ga and I got the feeling that maybe I
don't understand what you're looking for.

Please clarify and I'm sure a bunch of Reasearchers will jump on these
questions. Thanks.

czh

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Clarification of Question by swisscheese-ga on 16 Feb 2003 14:02 PST

Hi czh - Thanks for the clarification request. The prior question was
for link swaps and got a bit involved. This one is a simpler one way
link request. IMHO reading that thread will only confuse the
situation. Here we are just looking for good places to request a link
to us and there is no need to contact the sites. Just spend a few
minutes on our site understanding what we offer and then search for
sites that would attract similar customers and who offer a link
submission. We're just building traffic like everyone else. --
swisscheese

Hello swisscheese,

I’ve collected a variety of sites that might have synergy with  your
eMachineShop concept. I tried to find sites that would have visitors
who might also be interested in your services. I’ve also included some
Association and Publications sites since they’re also in the business
of collecting the same audience you’re trying to find.

I wish you well in building your innovative business.

czh


http://www.mmsonline.com/Scripts/send_page.asp
Modern Machine Shop and MMS Online
Fill in all fields in the form and select the "Send This Link!" button
at the bottom of the page. The URL of the page you were just on will
be included in an e-mail to the person you indicate in the form.

http://www.unifiedmachine.com/request.htm
Unified Machine & Design is a
fast, friendly, full service machine shop
specializing in R&D projects, repairs, modifications,
prototypes and small quantity production.
THE RUSH JOB SPECIALISTS

http://www.emetalworking.com/
Directory of Metalworking Manufacturing Websites

http://www.tmanet.com/
Tooling & Manufacturing Association
TMA has grown into a 1,500 member not-for-profit organization of
precision manufacturing and supplier companies in the greater Chicago
area.
***** If you’re not in the area it might be worthwhile to find other
associations

http://www.techsavvy.com/request_form.php
http://www.techsavvy.com/about.php
TechSavvy.com provides a broad base of technical, engineering, design,
maintenance and procurement information for professionals across the
disciplines. TechSavvy eliminates the time consuming Web searches or
paging through catalogs by combining the reach of the Internet and
with proprietary technical databases from IHS Inc. It brings a focus
to the increasing demand for technical information in one easy-to-use
site. The site contains free information, product trials, and provides
links to a variety of services available for purchase, from single
document delivery to subscriptions, technical solutions, and more.


http://www.globalspec.com/mediakit/Contact
http://www.globalspec.com/
GlobalSpec's goal is to revolutionize the way engineers and other
technical buyers search for products and services, and the way
suppliers find buyers:

http://www.bizweb.com/InfoForm/
http://www.bizweb.com/
BizWeb is a directory of web links to companies with information about
their products and/or services. The intent of BizWeb is to aid the
Internet shopper in finding information about products using the web.
BizWeb isn't a directory of non-profit organizations, information
resources, handy shareware, or cool pictures. But if you are a
business with a web presence then we would like to know about your
site.

http://www.ptc.com/company/contacts/index.htm
http://www.ptc.com/search/default/default.jsp
At PTC, we specialize in product development and product lifecycle
management (PLM). Our software solutions have been helping engineers
and manufacturers do their jobs with a level of excellence that is
unmatched in the industry. Since 1985 our customers have enjoyed
highly personalized tech support, consulting services and
comprehensive training programs.


http://www.memagazine.org/contents/current/marketplace/market_toc.html
mechlink
information on new products, literature, and advertising

http://www.leadnet.com/leadnet-bin/ln-page-one.cgi?pub_code=AYME
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Mechanical Engineering Magazine provides coverage and analysis of the
many industries and technologies in which mechanical engineers play
significant roles.
The following screens will help you to get accurate, up-to-date
product information to better plan, design and manage your work.


http://www.wmberg.com/contact.html
http://www.wmberg.com/sitemap.html
W.M. Berg, Inc. has proudly manufactured and distributed precision
mechanical components for over 30 years. Started as a privately-held
family business, Berg is now part of Rexnord a world leader in
Controls and Automation.
***** You might consider them as competitors but there may be a
possibility of some kind of synergistic relationship.


http://www.mcmaster.com/
Click on About Us to find contact information
Interested in becoming a McMaster-Carr supplier?
Customers around the world look in the McMaster-Carr catalog to find
the products they need to maintain and repair equipment in their
plants and facilities. Each year we add thousands of new items to our
catalog, and we're always interested in finding innovative new
products to offer to our customers.

http://www.smallparts.com/
SMALL PARTS has been supplying small and large quantities of high
quality Material Components and Tools to bright and creative people
since 1963. We service customers in industries such as Medical Device,
Aerospace, Defense, Pharmaceutical and Computer. See how our Eclectic
Mix of small parts can help produce BIG SOLUTIONS.
***** This looks like a direct competitor. I thought you might like to
know about them.

http://www-me.mit.edu/Resources/resources.htm
MIT Mechanical Engineering Student Resources
***** It looks like you would be a good fit for special student
projects.

http://phys4.harvard.edu/%7Ecotreau/index.html
Harvard Physics Machine Shop
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/modelshop/
MACHINE SHOP AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY
***** It would be nice to be on their list of vendors


http://www.mfgq.com/brands_mfgquote.html
http://www.mfgq.com/contact_send_us_a_message.html
http://www.cnc-machining-machine-shop.com/
ManufacturingQuote, Inc., a privately-held Atlanta-area company
founded in 1999, develops and markets web-based products and services
designed to create opportunities for the Manufacturing industry. The
highly successful MfgQuote Network provides an online marketplace for
suppliers of custom manufacturing services seeking sales
opportunities, and buyers searching for new sources of supply.
ManufacturingQuote private labels its exclusive eSourcing Network and
offers advanced Buy- and Sell-Side solutions.

http://www.goodson.com/links.html
Links to associations and publications of interest to those involved
in engineering tools and supplies.
***** I thought some of these might be of interest either to become a
member or to advertise in.

http://www.bidtaker.com/server/guest/c356/Metal-Manufacturing.html
Our system allows any business or consumer to post a price quote
request for virtually anything. When a price quote request (RFQ) is
placed on our system, any registered vendors in the category to which
it pertains (e.g. Machine Shops) will see the RFQ and have an
opportunity to issue a quote against it.
***** I thought you might be interested in checking out the services
offered here and see if there’s any synergy for your offerings.

https://www.travers.com/htdocs/sitemap.html
Our Mission is to be the preferred supplier to metalworking and
industrial markets worldwide.

http://www.shoptools.com/resources/index.htm
We're a leading supplier of industrial supplies, metal working tools,
machine shop supplies, cutting tools, power tools, precision measuring
tools, abrasives and other shop supplies to meet the demands of
today's manufacturing industry.



SEARCH STRATEGY
machine shop
machine shop supplies

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Request for Answer Clarification by swisscheese-ga on 21 Feb 2003 05:26 PST

Hi czh

Thanks for your reply and good effort! I've commented each site below.

http://www.mmsonline.com/Scripts/send_page.asp
Good.

http://www.unifiedmachine.com/request.htm
This would be a competitor and hence would not post a link.

http://www.emetalworking.com/
Good but there is no way to submit a link or even contact anyone.

http://www.tmanet.com/
Regional and no link submission so not ideal.

http://www.techsavvy.com/request_form.php
Somewhat relevant but Link page shows a form - not links - so it
appears of no use to visitors.

http://www.globalspec.com/
Good. I submitted.

http://www.bizweb.com/
Good. Will submit.

http://www.ptc.com/company/contacts/index.htm
They appear to be a software publisher unlikely to link us.

http://www.memagazine.org/contents/current/marketplace/market_toc.html
Good.

http://www.leadnet.com/leadnet-bin/ln-page-one.cgi?pub_code=AYME
Strange site - I don't get how it works.

http://www.wmberg.com/contact.html
***** You might consider them as competitors but there may be a
possibility of some kind of synergistic relationship.
Possible but no link page.

http://www.mcmaster.com/
No links.

http://www.smallparts.com/
No links but maybe we can do something.

http://www-me.mit.edu/Resources/resources.htm
Good.

http://phys4.harvard.edu/%7Ecotreau/index.html
Good.

http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/modelshop/
Good.

http://www.mfgq.com/brands_mfgquote.html
Good but might be competitive.

http://www.goodson.com/links.html
Good.

http://www.bidtaker.com/server/guest/c356/Metal-Manufacturing.html
Probably competitive but possible.

https://www.travers.com/htdocs/sitemap.html
No link page but possible.

http://www.shoptools.com/resources/index.htm
Long shot and small but possible.

In summary, many sites were relevant and useful but many were non
functional or had no way to submit or email a link request or
competitive, etc. Did you find a way to submit link requests on those
sites?

Regards, swisscheese

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Clarification of Answer by czh-ga on 21 Feb 2003 13:28 PST

Hello again swisscheese,

Please see my added comments on the links that didn’t make sense to
you. I hope you can use more of these for getting the word out about
your services.

I thought this search would be easy and I was very surprised at how
hard it was to find the kinds of industry connections you’re looking
for. I was hoping that other researchers would answer your other two
postings on this and show me what I’m missing on how to search for it
but I guess they’re having a hard time too.

There must be another way! Maybe you need to ask a different question
so we can brainstorm on a solution.

Good luck with your business.

czh

http://www.unifiedmachine.com/request.htm 
This would be a competitor and hence would not post a link. 
+++++ I included some competitors because I thought it might be useful
to see what they’re up to – especially if they have good links pages.
On a second look, I agree this wasn’t worth much.

http://www.emetalworking.com/ 
Good but there is no way to submit a link or even contact anyone. 
+++++ They seem to be a property of Machine Shop Guide Magazine
http://www.machineshopguide.com/2002Contact.htm
I thought you would like to be included in their directory. I also
thought that it was an excellent source of industry resources.

http://www.tmanet.com/ 
Regional and no link submission so not ideal. 
+++++ I don’t know where you are (Area code 201 is New Jersey) and I
didn’t realize you had geographic preferences.

http://www.techsavvy.com/request_form.php 
Somewhat relevant but Link page shows a form - not links - so it
appears of no use to visitors.
+++++ I thought you might want to be included in their directory of
companies.
http://www.techsavvy.com/companies.php

http://www.ptc.com/company/contacts/index.htm 
They appear to be a software publisher unlikely to link us. 
+++++ I thought you might want to be listed in their Reseller
Directory.
http://www.ptc.com/partners/drp/index.htm

http://www.leadnet.com/leadnet-bin/ln-page-one.cgi?pub_code=AYME 
Strange site - I don't get how it works. 
+++++ I can’t duplicate how I got there and now I can’t figure out why
it seemed like a good idea. Sorry.

http://www.wmberg.com/contact.html 
***** You might consider them as competitors but there may be a 
possibility of some kind of synergistic relationship. 
Possible but no link page. 
+++++ On a second look it seems they don’t have partners, just
distributors for their own products.

http://www.mcmaster.com/ 
No links. 
Become a supplier
Interested in becoming a McMaster-Carr supplier?
Customers around the world look in the McMaster-Carr catalog to find
the products they need to maintain and repair equipment in their
plants and facilities. Each year we add thousands of new items to our
catalog, and we're always interested in finding innovative new
products to offer to our customers. See contact info on this page.
+++++ I thought you might want to be included as a supplier. 

> In summary, many sites were relevant and useful 
> but many were non functional or had no way to submit 
> or email a link request or competitive, etc. Did you find 
> a way to submit link requests on those sites?

Thanks for your clarifications. Overall you found many good sites!