Arelis, Links Mgr, Reciprocal Mgr, InfoWizards Pro...compare?

[janisp]

Hi there,

I have several web sites that I am working on optimizing and am seeking feedback on reciprocal link programs.

We have looked at several and have narrowed our list down (random order):
1. Links manager
2. Arelis
3. Link Machine
4. Info Wizards Pro
5. Reciprocal Manager
5. LinkAutomate

We have tried Links Manager but find it expensive at $20/mth per site. Also, we have heard that if you ever leave it, you lose everything.

Arelis, as mentioned, requires manual checking.

Important factors:
- Ability to auto-check links (Arelis finds links but there is no auto-checking)
- Ability to import external lists (eg. via .csv)
- Third party access (ability to have an externally-hired resource to go in to program and use it)
- Use for multiple sites (so a set cost per site can get expensive very quickly)
I would really appreciate hearing the good, the bad and the ugly of the above products for those who have used them, as well as suggestions of any other products that you have found success with in your SEO travels.

Thanks in advance!
janisp

[St0n3y]

Arelis is a good program as its not a link spamming tool. It primarily helps with the research and management of the links. It WILL check links for you, its just not automated, you have to run a backward link check for any project.