Im just wondering, the number 1 page on google has a page ranking of 5, should I try to exchange links with them or could that hurt me in the future? Also for that matter should I try to exchange links with everyone on the first page of google for my search term?
just make sure link exchanges are not the majority of your links. try and get links that will at least get you some traffic
It should be very helpful even if its a link exchange. In this case, you are probably doing a quality link exchange since you are getting a link from your competitor of the keyword.
You must go on with the link exchange with no.1 and with others as well.I don't think there are any downsides.But be sure to check in a month atleast whether your link is still there.
Take all exchanges in web sites themed as yours it, smart move. No downsides as long as you stay ahead of the competition. If you get 10 links from these sites and they get 20 they win. Be careful in how you phrase the request so you don't turn on any light bulbs in their head.
U can exchange the link with ur competator if u r sure u can provide goood service better than ur competator & by this u can also grab many of the traffic & customers...