Typically what they do is send email spam. They want me to link to them, but not link to me. PT Barnum says a sucker is born every minute and they must think I am one.

Plus be a little more targeted. Most people send link requests like Via*ra spam by the thousands or maybe millions. Do some actual research and send 5 rquests instead of 50k. I often had 3 of 5 people emailing me back how they love my idea and want be part of it.

Don't make up fake names or emails and try and pretend you are something you are not!

If you are doing link building for Redbull use your real contact details don't use an email like "energydrinks4eva@gmail.com