Any would be link builder needs to read both of these pages to learn what NOT to do and any website owner or experienced link builder should read them for a bit of a laugh.

WebmasterWorld’s compiled list of How Not to Ask for a Link

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll cringe at the memories of having received just that type of request.

And then there’s Eric Ward’s fantastic post at Search Engine Land documenting a real life example of the worst way to ask for a link.

Enjoy