This might be relevant to some of the linklist problems

[ronnie]

Originally Posted by LowryBigwood

I don't know if it's just me or what, but I am not in agreement with most of what is being said against recip links. My opinion on this matter is if the link offers something valuable to your visitors that they will be interested in, then it's not a bad thing.

Of course these are not the best type of links to have, but I think if done right, they can be effective in helping your rankings.

Useless, your idea sounds nice, but you might as well call it a hub.

The SE's are looking to provide the best results to surfers, quality content. If people use methods such as link trading to boost their "popularity" , noticed by a pattern, is that a quality site(s)? If I was the SE, I'd think not. It's not natural (pattern). It could be a good site, but what are the chances? We know the SE's can not visit each site to see, so they have to do it mechanically.

LL owners do similar things. Banning certian hosts, blacklisting IP's, ect. Sponsors do it by not allowing certian countries. Are these not the same type "patterns". Though they might not all be bad, it's a pretty good chance they are.

Maybe I am off base or getting off topic.