If we know anything about SEO its that both content and linking strategies are important. Many forums promote reciprocal linking and many of us receive daily requests for reciprocal links, but since the Jagger update the future of reciprocal links is being questioned.

Many SEOs are now promoting content articles as a better way to obtain links. IMO it is a fair trade as the articles are a quick way to add relevant content to one's web site. I recently had an experience with an article on my web site from another author with several internal links on the page. The only external links where those of the author who notified me that she did not approve so I removed the article.

This gave me an idea to release content articles under a creative commons license allowing others to change the content, modify or add to the content with the stipulation that the original author is given credit with a link or two back to their site. For example, I just wrote articles on luxury real estate and the condo craze in the Miami area. The first part of the articles are general but the second part are specific to the area. By allowing others to localize the article in exchange for links everyone benefits.

I am still thinking out ramifications of this approach and would appreciate other opinions.

My franchise (C21) writes articles that I am able to use personalize and change the content to suit me. It is free. I just added 1 to my site today, and am waiting to see if I have much interest.

But I think it is a great idea.

wouldn't it be better to provide conditional permissions for your original work? That way if objectionable content was associated with your work, you could yank the permissions.

I'm with altarealtor.

I'd be nervous about what could be published under my name without reviewing and accepting it before its publication.