Greetings.

I am looking for examples of how to effectively ask for a
non-reciprocal inbound link from a non-competing, complimentary site.

I am aware of the importance of inbound links, G PageRank, directories
and the like, so there's no need for any discussion on those topics.

Looking for sample e-mails or examples of what people have actually
used and found to be effective.  Am trying to avoid my emails being
deleted as SPAM.

No discussion from GAR is necessary.  Only links to these resources would be fine.

Any help and comments would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

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Clarification of Question by respree-ga on 11 Feb 2004 16:22 PST

Hi Pink:

Thanks for the link.  You're always so generous. =)

Actually, I had come across that link before I asked the question.

To be more specific, I'd like to see emails that emphasize the
benefits of what adding a link from mysite would be to them.

Most commonly, the unsophisticated writer will emphasize "mysite,
mysite, mysite," rather than how 'you' will benefit from a link to
mysite.  I would venture to guess that most of these requests get
dismissed as SPAM.  I was thinking the answer to my question could be
found in a search in prominent webmaster forums, where people who do
this all day long have shared their experiences in what has and hasn't
been effective, rather than articles.

Hi, respree!

This might help:

http://www.webpronews.com/ebusiness/sitepromotion/wpn-3-20021024SampleLinkExchangeLetter.html

This is the format I use:

1. Mention something you like about their site, and use their site's
name (lets them know that it is a unique, personal email)

2. Mention your site as one that their visitors might also find useful.

Don't suggest how they should link to you. Don't go on about the
merits of your site, or PageRank etc - if they are curious they can
make up their own mind.

A powerful technique I have used successfully is to find a site
similar to yours that is no longer available. Use Google and AlltheWeb
to find sites still linking to it. Let them know they have a dead link
AND suggest that they consider your site as a replacement.