Link Request Policies
Guidelines on submitting acceptable suggestions
Don't waste my time or yours. Please review these guidelines before contacting me.
This site is NOT a blog. No third-party content is accepted.
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
This site is owned and maintained by Russ Harvey.
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.
- External links are intended to enhance MY content and may be edited or removed without notice.
- Don't bother asking if someone else will review your request. My decisions are final.
- I rarely respond to link requests.
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.
Submitting Link Suggestions
If you believe your page truly compliments information on this site and meets eligibility guidelines, you may submit it for consideration.
- 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.
I Rarely Respond
I rarely respond to link requests unless I require additional information. There are no other decision-makers and I respond to link requests only if I require more information. Please, no “follow-up” emails.
Link Suggestions Must Be Relevant
Link suggestions must be relevant to the specific page's subject content and intended audience. View the existing content on this site to determine if your suggested resource fits in.
- I do not link to temporary content.
- I do not link to pages that appear to be SEO landing pages (i.e., content unrelated to your site's purpose).
- I do not entertain “guest” posts or commentary anywhere.
- Links are intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive.
- Unless your site provides unique content that is directly relevant to my audience, I am unlikely to link to it.
Is Your Suggestion Relevant?
The content of your submission must comply with the following requirements:
- Links must be relevant to this site's 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 email asks me to unsubscribe if I don't want further contact, your email is marked as spam and is immediately deleted.
Spam is illegal in Canada. Spam emails may be reported to your ISP.
Valid submissions 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.
Linking Policies
My Decisions are Final
- Links are at my discretion.
- They 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).
- Sites must be relevant for Canadian audiences.
Ineligible Categories
Not all sites are eligible for linking. The following are some examples.
No Third-party Content
I do not accept any third-party content, including:
- advertising;
- sponsored links; or
- “guest” posts
No Professional Services
I don't link to sites offering services that compete with Russ Harvey Consulting. Exceptions are rare.
Sponsored Sites Unwelcome
Sites I consider a conflict of interest will not be added, including:
- industry-sponsored “consumer information” sites;
- “infomercials” by legal firms or those with similar agendas; and
- vanity presses.
No Information Portals
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.
Canadian Laws and Medical Systems Different
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.
SEO Submissions Unwelcome
Rarely do your SEO-enhancing requests fit my site goals.
I suggest you try social media.
Unrelated Content
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 site, I will delete the link.
Consulting Services Pages
The Russ Harvey Consulting Computer & Internet Services site contains the pages that detail services provided by Russ Harvey Consulting. I do not welcome link suggestions of any kind in that section.
Managing External Links
External links open in a new browser tab or window Dead links are updated or removed without notice.
Learning More
See Links to Third Party Sites on my Conditions of Use page.
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
The information on this site, including all images and text are protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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 Permitted
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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Updated: May 28, 2025