Is anybody using these guys as a link popularity checker; http://www.uptimebot.com/ If so, how are you using the tool from an SEO perspective. dean
Yes, I refer to that site occasionally. It's a good way to see how well marketed a client is before taking them on, among other things. For example, if the potential client has few backlinks and you are able to see their traffic is low, chances are you'll be able to have a pretty dramatic affect on their traffic. You can also use it to compare their backlinks to their competitors to get a sense of the gap in marketing saturation. Chances are if a competitor has tons of backlinks then you have a fair number of opportunities to pursue (unless they're using linkfarms and such).