As Web Designers, our clients frequently came to us for effective ways to generate high quality traffic. Although registering with search engines could often bring clients more traffic, it didn't deliver targeted users who were specifically interested in their product or service.

Other link exchange programs were somewhat effective but often linked our clients with companies that were only marginally related to their core business or did not complement them in terms of desired client base or prestige. Our clients wanted more control over precisely which sites would appear on their sites and they wanted better ways to measure the effectiveness of the relationship.

The LinkaDink idea developed in response to these needs. Linkadink makes exchanging links easy and affordable.

	Dave Rodman has a BFA from the Maryland Institute and also studied at the Philadelphia College of Art. Moving to Chicago 20 some years ago, Dave began his career in the graphic design field creating everything from business brochures to concert posters. Dave founded Rodman Design in 1987, a graphic design firm offering design solutions for print and interactive marketing. His growing business and his client's needs fueled his interest in the internet and took Rodman Design to the next level... building custom database driven applications.

	Branden Debuhr was raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, Branden joined the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and served 3 years in Germany and Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm/Shield. After being honorably discharged, he attended Eastern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in 1997. After college, Branden as a mapping specialist for Motorola before finding his niche in the Internet Computing industry. In 2000, Branden founded his own web development company, Hot Media Group, which focused on the unique needs of small businesses. Branden lives in Lisle, IL and is raising two daughters with his wife Tracy.