Links to other sites question

John:

Thanks your advices, which much appreciated.

Phil

"John Swords, III" <jswords.TakeThisOut@onpointsystems.com> wrote in message
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 > Phil,
 >
 > I suggest checking for a usage policy on any site you plan linking just to
 > make sure there is not a statement about linking without permission. If
 > there is such a statement, consider sending a formal letter requesting
 > permission.
 >
 > Happy linking,
 >
 > John Swords, III
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 >
 >
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 > "Phil" <gtrc2.TakeThisOut@rocler.qc.ca> wrote in message
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  > > Just a quick question, is there any special steps that have to be
followed
  > > before posting a link to another webpage?
  > >
  > > These are links to the homepages of other sites (no links to sub-pages
 > that
  > > avoid warnings, etc.).
  > >
  > > No e-commerce is involved in either our or any site links posted, simply
 > for
  > > quick reference for anyone who may visit our site to our business
  > > associates.
  > >
  > > Is any proper "etiquette" involved? Such as getting permission first, or
  > > just simply advising that we are doing so?
  > >
  > > Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
  > >
  > > Best regards,
  > >
  > > Phil
  > >
  > >
  > >
 >
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"John Swords, III" <jswords.TakeThisOut@onpointsystems.com> wrote in message
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 > I suggest checking for a usage policy on any site you plan linking just to
 > make sure there is not a statement about linking without permission. If
 > there is such a statement, consider sending a formal letter requesting
 > permission.

Or consider telling them that they are arrogant bastards who should think
themselves lucky that you even thought about linking to them.

I wonder if such sites require contact from Google requesting permission to
link them??

Personally I don't know of any such sites, but working on the ususal
loony:decent-bloke ratio, there will no doubt be one or two out there.
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