paynt - 1:50 am on Feb 7, 2002 (gmt 0)

Check your sticky.

I get your dilemma. I understand your need for help here and direction. What’s terrific about Webmaster World is, given the patience it takes to read up on the individual forums, the time it takes to utilize the site search option above and then read up on the topic you are searching for, not to mention posting questions and waiting for the responses to follow, if you stick with it you’ll find the best the world has to offer responding to you. And, it’s all free.

So. I suggest you make a list of what you need, in terms of information. Then, I suggest you use the site search to find what’s already been written. If you need more information or further explanation, post your question in the appropriate discussion. If you have a specific question that hasn’t been addressed by all means start a new discussion.

With regards to this specific issue it’s all about research and how you analyze the information you gather. When competing it’s good to go to your competitor and try to get the same links they have, at least if the links PR is good, but it’s also good to go out and find your own. Create a site that folks will be coming to you to get links and not you begging links from someone else.

I would be looking at my competitor for not only what links they have that I may want as well but I would look at it as what I can I offer that’s better. You have to build a better mousetrap.