incrediBILL - 2:47 am on Jul 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

Reciprocal links cancel one another out, so you won't gain anything by doing so.

I can barely contain the laughter.

Back to the original poster:

Don't REQUIRE a reciprocal link but give them top billing in your directory if they do give you a reciprocal link. Basically show all reciprocal listings first, then all the rest.

Gives them additional value by getting the most clicks from your site in exchange helping make your site a true authoritative resource.

It's a win/win.