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04/23/2007 01:55:06 PM · #1
Link Exchange Link

So, I've had a website for about 7 years now, and have VERY slowly built up some links with other photographers.

We all know that link exchanging helps with search engines.

I'm proposing all of us with websites do some link trading. If your interested, please post your info here in this forum, and we can all work together to add everyones website to each others pages!

If anyone has suggestions on how to make this flow better, please post!

here's my link info:

MA Wedding Photographer Eric Limon Massachusetts wedding photographer Eric Limon for candid and creative photojournalism wedding photography serving MA, NY, CT and destination weddings worldwide!

Looks like this:
MA Wedding Photographer Eric Limon - Massachusetts wedding photographer Eric Limon for candid and creative photojournalism wedding photography serving MA, NY, CT and destination weddings worldwide!

Here is my links page

I'll work on bumping this thread throught the next few days, and hopefully, we'll be able to get alot of links to work with!

Eric

Last try, I'm including a link for those who want to trade with me:

Link Exchange

Message edited by author 2007-04-27 11:45:26.
04/23/2007 02:02:35 PM · #2
I don't have a links page, so i guess i can't repay the favour.
It's a good idea though.
04/23/2007 02:22:29 PM · #3
Originally posted by Ben:

I don't have a links page, so i guess i can't repay the favour.
It's a good idea though.


A simple link at the bottom of your page opening a new window might be pretty easy to add to your home page. dosent have to be anything fancy, just a new window with your normal headline and top links with a little blurb about the link page?
04/23/2007 02:27:44 PM · #4
I have a links page on my website. I want to help other photogs out but would like a banner there insted of just text

04/23/2007 02:33:21 PM · #5
I'm rebuilding/redesigning my site after a server crash.

Since it's a work in progress, I'm willing to add other's to my links page, but I'm not ready to have my link distributed, yet.

04/23/2007 03:35:13 PM · #6
Originally posted by rex:

I have a links page on my website. I want to help other photogs out but would like a banner there insted of just text


Hey rex, I'll put a banner on my links page, as long as it's not to big or any moving animations! PM me the link code or just post it here, and I'll trade with you today!
Eric

Message edited by author 2007-04-23 15:35:30.
04/23/2007 03:41:57 PM · #7
Just my 2 cents...

Not sure what the advantage is to me...I work hard and spend good money to get the client to my site - and then you want me to show them a door to leave?

I understand the link thing, and how it helps in search engine rankings, but there's more to it than that - the 'value' of the linking site counts too, or else everytime you post here or any forum the link to your site would count also - and I don't believe it does. Google is smart and hard to beat, and updated often so it can't be manipulated.

Also, from a consumers point of view, if you go to a site and there are links to other sites what does that say about the place you are, and will you stay or surf away just to see - so even if we're in different geographic ares, it's like my first statement - it can't be good for me to have someone else' links on my site.
04/23/2007 04:50:43 PM · #8
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Also, from a consumers point of view, if you go to a site and there are links to other sites what does that say about the place you are, and will you stay or surf away just to see - so even if we're in different geographic ares, it's like my first statement - it can't be good for me to have someone else' links on my site.


I have links to a couple of photographer friends on my site. What does that say? I am a friend and would rather one of them get a paying job then someone I don't know. These are people that send work my way and have helped me along the way. And I am more than happy to help them as well. It sounds to me like you ego is too big for us?

Message edited by author 2007-04-23 16:51:17.
04/23/2007 04:59:23 PM · #9
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Not sure what the advantage is to me...I work hard and spend good money to get the client to my site - and then you want me to show them a door to leave?


I'll have to agree with that philosophy, frankly. When my web design clients talk about wanting a links page, I always remind them that a link is basically an invitation to leave their site. While there are logical circumstances to have a page dedicated to links, more often than not people don't really think too much about why they need such a thing, and just think they should have one "just because."

In most cases, you're shooting yourself in the foot, basically saying, "Hey! How about leaving my site now!"

And I'm not really convinced that crosslinking is all that advantageous for search engine visibility. At least certainly not when weighed with the disadvantages of having people flee your site.
04/23/2007 05:21:18 PM · #10
Originally posted by alanfreed:

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Not sure what the advantage is to me...I work hard and spend good money to get the client to my site - and then you want me to show them a door to leave?


I'll have to agree with that philosophy, frankly. When my web design clients talk about wanting a links page, I always remind them that a link is basically an invitation to leave their site. While there are logical circumstances to have a page dedicated to links, more often than not people don't really think too much about why they need such a thing, and just think they should have one "just because."

In most cases, you're shooting yourself in the foot, basically saying, "Hey! How about leaving my site now!"

And I'm not really convinced that crosslinking is all that advantageous for search engine visibility. At least certainly not when weighed with the disadvantages of having people flee your site.

Coming from a web developer back ground myself:
1) It does help move you up the results on many Search Engines.
2) You mitigate the effects of people leaving your site, by having the link easily reachable by search engines, but not so easy by humans.
3) For photographers that are tied to a particular market, i.e. geographically, why do I care if I send business to a friend/fellow photographer on the other side of the country/world?

I do agree that the site owner must ask why they're doing it. You should ask this for everything you're doing with your business.
04/23/2007 05:34:43 PM · #11
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Just my 2 cents...

Not sure what the advantage is to me...I work hard and spend good money to get the client to my site - and then you want me to show them a door to leave?


I spend alot of money to get clients to my site too, and I don't see how having a link to your site, based in Beaver, PA is going to hurt my business. If you don't want to trade links, fine. Leave it at that.
04/23/2007 05:44:40 PM · #12
Originally posted by mrorange002:

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Just my 2 cents...

Not sure what the advantage is to me...I work hard and spend good money to get the client to my site - and then you want me to show them a door to leave?


I spend alot of money to get clients to my site too, and I don't see how having a link to your site, based in Beaver, PA is going to hurt my business. If you don't want to trade links, fine. Leave it at that.


Perhaps something like this... potential client goes to his site, sees your link, follows link, finds link for photographer in Cranberry, PA, thinks the one in Cranberry is just as good as Beaver but Cranberry is slightly closer, contacts photographer in Cranberry and contracts for $5,000 worth of photography.
04/23/2007 05:47:37 PM · #13
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

and then you want me to show them a door to leave?


BTW, did you notice that you have 4 links right on your home page that leads to other photography directories?

Or maybe those don't really count?
04/23/2007 08:47:02 PM · #14
So I'm bumping my hijacked thread.

here's my original posting:

So, I've had a website for about 7 years now, and have VERY slowly built up some links with other photographers.

We all know that link exchanging helps with search engines.

I'm proposing all of us with websites do some link trading. If your interested, please post your info here in this forum, and we can all work together to add everyones website to each others pages!

If anyone has suggestions on how to make this flow better, please post!

here's my link info:

MA Wedding Photographer Eric Limon Massachusetts wedding photographer Eric Limon for candid and creative photojournalism wedding photography serving MA, NY, CT and destination weddings worldwide!

Looks like this:
MA Wedding Photographer Eric Limon - Massachusetts wedding photographer Eric Limon for candid and creative photojournalism wedding photography serving MA, NY, CT and destination weddings worldwide!

Here is my links page

I'll work on bumping this thread throught the next few days, and hopefully, we'll be able to get alot of links to work with!

Eric

Message edited by alanfreed - Fixed link..
04/23/2007 09:03:27 PM · #15
I like this idea But I am in the middle of class right now, so I am posting this message to find this thread later L()L I give my info later as well 6-;
04/23/2007 09:09:17 PM · #16
hey the idea sounds great, i have a links page, so i will add the ones i can, heres my site info:

Ryan Dunnewold Photography
here is my link page: Ryan Dunnewold's Links

appreciate anyone who adds mine, thx, ryand

Message edited by author 2007-04-23 21:19:27.
04/24/2007 06:54:09 AM · #17
bump for the morning crowd
04/24/2007 07:20:01 AM · #18
I think this is a great idea.
When I have a site up and running, hopefully very soon, I will add your link.

Though, don't know how much it will help as I am in South Africa, but you never know...

Jan.
04/24/2007 09:46:09 AM · #19
Originally posted by jan_vdw:

I think this is a great idea.
When I have a site up and running, hopefully very soon, I will add your link.

Though, don't know how much it will help as I am in South Africa, but you never know...

Jan.


great Jan, just post your info here or send me a PM!
Eric

04/24/2007 03:14:42 PM · #20
Afternoon crowd?

anyone interested please post or send a pm!

04/24/2007 03:33:17 PM · #21
Great idea!! I just got my site up and running last week (thanks rex!!). Now I just need to figure out how to add a links page and how to make a link of mine to trade with you. LOL!!

I will get back to you guys later.
04/24/2007 03:54:19 PM · #22
I figured it out. :)

Eric- I have your link on my page now.

I will be happy to add any others links to my page. I am not a big time photographer like the rest of you guys but every little bit helps right?

Message edited by author 2007-04-24 15:54:31.
04/24/2007 04:01:35 PM · #23
Originally posted by JenniferDavidGA:

I figured it out. :)

Eric- I have your link on my page now.

I will be happy to add any others links to my page. I am not a big time photographer like the rest of you guys but every little bit helps right?


Hey Jennifer, do you want to post your info here? Otherwise, just send me a PM and I'll add your site ASAP!
Eric
04/24/2007 04:18:22 PM · #24
When I get home, I'll be happy to add some links on my site - and it'd be fantastic if I could get some reciprocated - I think this is a great idea since a lot of people hit websites that are the right subject/service, but the wrong area!

My site is currently undergoing renovations, but it's at: //www.educatedsavage.com
04/24/2007 04:34:45 PM · #25
Originally posted by alanfreed:

I'll have to agree with that philosophy, frankly. When my web design clients talk about wanting a links page, I always remind them that a link is basically an invitation to leave their site. While there are logical circumstances to have a page dedicated to links, more often than not people don't really think too much about why they need such a thing, and just think they should have one "just because."

In most cases, you're shooting yourself in the foot, basically saying, "Hey! How about leaving my site now!"

And I'm not really convinced that crosslinking is all that advantageous for search engine visibility. At least certainly not when weighed with the disadvantages of having people flee your site.


I agree that it's not necessarily a great idea to show your customers the door for no reason, however I can see that this has good purpose. Unless you are willing and able to travel, and can command high enough prices, recommending photographers in other geographic areas is a good thing.

I would only want to recommend photographers that I can vouch for, however. If (big if) someone trusted my recommendations, I wouldn't want to just send them anywhere. It would need to be someone whose photographs I personally like, and someone I had some (at least second-hand) working knowledge of.

Link exchanges can help with SEO, but it can hurt your reputation if you're recommending people you don't know. Recommending a good photographer doesn't help your rep, because they're good and pointing out that something is good is just common sense, but recommending a bad or disreputable photographer gives people the opinion that you might also be bad or disreputable, or simply a bad judge of character.
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