You Scratch My Back…
I've been quite impressed with the Scratchback system as a buyer of links. I bought links on all the blogs in the 5starred top 100 (so long as the link was only $1 - I'm a cheapskate). Seeing drips and drabs of traffic, but nothing much.
Anyway, I want more links, but I don't want to pay for them. So here's an idea for you scratchback users…
The scratchback widget is sort of "designable", and I know that there are not many people with the design "flourish" to make something that looks decent. So, how about I make a few scratchback designs - and if you want to use one, you simply give me a link back from the blog on which you are using it.
In other words, you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
Here's a couple of graphics I knocked up - I think they are a (bit) nicer than the usual skins.
So, if you are interested in getting a scratchback design, let me know. I'll make you one in return for a link on your blog.
Comment by Chance — November 9, 2007 @ 9:34 pm
My feelings on rehashed 90's blog rings aside, this is a great idea to help others and get some backlinks!
Comment by Joel Libava — November 13, 2007 @ 5:08 pm
Burt, Can you construct a widget that can be thin enough to fit in my blog. It would replace the links box i have now for SB.
Thanx,
Joel Libava
Comment by burt — November 15, 2007 @ 10:26 am
Joel, I think that Scratchback people will have to create some differently sized designs first. Get onto Jim at SB to come up with some more flexible design options
Comment by Joel Libava — November 15, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
Thanx a LOT for responding. I have talked to Jim
{A fellow Clevelander, and he can't get to it yet}
Love your blog design!
Joel Libava
The Franchise KIng Blog
Comment by Domtan — November 18, 2007 @ 6:12 pm
SB seems like a good widget. But unfortunately it breaks up to four pieces on our site.