Guys, let me know if link exchange in related niche still helps. I got some contacts from same niche guys and wondering if I can opt for them. Thanks in advance!
May be your site traffic will be diverted to same niche site but this will also apply on your competitor site.
It depends really on which site has the most activity. If you are the one with higher traffic you'll risk a higher chance in loosing more traffic to the other site as well as the other way around if his site has greater numbers. It would be worth it only if the other site has a greater member base, traffic and possibly a greater PR than you which will help out your site more. Make sure you give the same place on where it is linked ect ect.
I would not waste my time with doing link exchanges. You want to focus on getting one-way links pointing to your site. That will give you the best results.