Understanding Trackbacks and Pingbacks
Trackbacks and pingbacks automatically alert blogs when other bloggers have linked to them. When you publish trackbacks and pingbacks as miniature “comments,” you also let readers see that your blog has credibility elsewhere.
Why Send Trackbacks and Pingbacks
Sending trackbacks and pingbacks to blogs that you have referred to builds community among bloggers and promotes your blog to the sites to which you link. It is a nice way to give credit and to let others know you exist.
Why Publish Trackbacks and Pingbacks
Publishing the trackbacks and pingbacks that other blogs have sent to your site similarly encourages community. It lets you and your readers discover other sites, and is a way of saying thank ...
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