mil2k - 7:56 am on Jul 18, 2003 (gmt 0)

This is a very difficult question indeed. :( Will tell you My Views

I don't (yet) have an automated system to monitor things like this.

Very good. I hate when others keep automated systems which monitor these things. Personally never link with them bcoz if all started such monitoring what happens to my server load?

One of the important things I look for is how the other site is managing the links. Pure gold links are obtained from like minded people who give links through content. Extremely difficult to get. And very rarely do they take out your links. They know the importance of Reciprocals.

Next comes links from directory like pages which some site maintain. At the very least it shows that they are organized. So I get links from them. Then come the link pages.

Many around here go for recips from Traffic point of view. Also helps with themes and all. I try to get links from other sources also. Doesn't help from traffic perspective. Ranking perspective yes!

Regarding what to do if link partners remove your links? First a polite email. If no positive response then I would delete their links. Wouldn't like to have a relationship with ppl who do not honor their word. :)