Link Policies

Submitting acceptable suggestions

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Don't waste my time or yours. Please review these guidelines before contacting me.

This is NOT a blog. No ads, “guest” posts or “sponsored” links — see ineligible content.

I seldom respond unless I plan to use your suggestion and require more information.

This page does not replace policies stated on the Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy pages.
Where conflicts exist, the policies on those pages shall apply.

Suggesting Links | Linking Policies | Linking to this Site | About This Site

Submitting Link Suggestions

Please READ these policies BEFORE contacting me. Most link requests are rejected because these policies are ignored.

If you believe your content truly compliments information on this site and meets my link policies, you may submit it for consideration.

External links are intended to enhance MY content.
Links will be added at my discretion and as time permits.
Descriptions may be edited for content and length.
Links may be removed without notice.

Link suggestions must be relevant to the specific page's subject content and intended audience.

I do NOT post content written by third parties on my site.
No ads, “guest” posts or “sponsored” links..
I do not link to temporary content or SEO landing pages.
Your requested link must be related to your site's purpose.
Links are intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive.

Unless your site provides unique content that is directly relevant to my target audience, I am unlikely to link to it.

Links must be relevant to specific site content and to Canadian viewers.
Localized community content must be relevant to those in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Links must not be temporary or time-sensitive (only static links are added).
I do not entertain “link exchanges” or “guest posts” (this is NOT a blog).

There are other reasons your site may not be included.

Don't Spam Me

If your unsolicited email asks me to unsubscribe to end further contact, your email is marked as spam.

Submissions that meet these policies can be submitted via email to with the following information:

Your name and email.
The website address you are submitting.
A short description of your site.
Why you think it is relevant to my site.

No ads, “guest” posts or “sponsored” links

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Linking Policies

Links are included at my discretion and may be removed without notice. There is no other decision maker.

A Canadian Site

This site is aimed at Canadian visitors. I use Canadian English (except for quoted content).

Linked content must be relevant for Canadian audiences. International sites may contain content unsuitable for Canadians. Canadian medical and legal systems differ significantly from those in the United States and elsewhere.

While I may link to non-Canadian sites with general information useful to Canadians, I am unlikely to link to a site that solicits legal clients or provides advice contrary to Canadian law.

Ineligible Content

Not all sites are eligible for linking. The following are some examples.

I do not accept any third-party content, including advertising, “sponsored” links or “guest” posts (this is not a blog).
I don't link to sites offering services that compete with Russ Harvey Consulting. Exceptions are rare.

Sites I consider a conflict of interest will not be added, including sites with industry-sponsored “consumer information” or “infomercials” by legal firms or those with similar agendas.

Some consumer “information portals” are now owned by corporations, legal firms or advertisers. I don't link to sites where the sponsors may influence the site content to promote their products or services rather than honest third-party reviews.

SEO Submissions

Rarely do your SEO-enhancing requests fit my site goals. If the suggested content is unrelated to your site's purpose, my assumption is that content is there for SEO purposes. Too many use such postings to draw links to their site, then redirect content to their home page once enough external links are established.

Similarly, if I see a link redirected to another unrelated page or site, I will delete the link without notice.

I do not accept link suggestions of any kind in the pages that detail the services provided by Russ Harvey Consulting.

Learning More

See Links to Third Party Sites on my Conditions of Use page.

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Linking to this Site

If you find a page on this site worth linking to, please do so. Most pages enable you to link directly to the relevant sections within a page.

Content Protected by Copyright

You may NOT copy information for use on your site. Use of any material elsewhere requires my express written permission and is seldom provided. Short quotations clearly attributed to me and including a link back to the specific page containing the content are permitted.

Do Not Link to Images, PDFs

You may NOT use nor directly link to the images, PDFs, etc. hosted on this site. Instead, link to the page or specific section of a page that references them.

Third-party Content

I cannot provide permission to use external resources that I've either quoted or obtained permission to use. You must obtain the owner's permission directly.

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About This Site

This site is owned and maintained by Russ Harvey.

This is not a blog. It is a curated collection of informational pages written and edited by Russ Harvey, backed by external references (links). Content is aimed at Canadian audiences. Pages are created, edited and deleted based upon my goals and as needed and as time permits.

Self-help Pages

The Self-help Resources contains documentation, troubleshooting hints, advice and suggestions supported by relevant external links on a variety of operating systems, hardware and services.

Personal Pages

My personal sub-site includes information about my interests in health & medical, organ donation & transplantation and writing unrelated to my consulting services.

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