LINKSMITH

There’s also this weird dance where everyone pretends the power dynamic doesn’t exist. Like, if I run a site and get 20 requests a day, I’m king; if I’m the one emailing, suddenly I’m bowing and begging. Why? We're all just people with Wi-Fi and caffeine addiction trying to build something. Take the ego out—you're not too important to prove your worth, but you're also not dirt. One line, one tiny phrase can blow it all—so don’t smother your point in flattery pudding. Just say what you offer, casually, like—someone could easily order link building while sipping their third espresso. No drama.