Asking for a link in return for doing a webmaster a favor.

[MarieHaynes]

I had this idea that I would reach out to webmasters in my niche and offer to teach them something - for example, how to set up a killer Facebook landing page.  In return I would ask them for a link from their site.

I have a few quesitons:

1. Would this be considered "white hat"?

2. How would you word the email to the webmasters?  I was thinking of something like this:

"Hi [webmaster name].  I was checking out your website and your Facebook page.  I was wondering if you would like me to show you how to create a great Facebook landing page that will gain you more fans.  (As an example, you can see my Facebook page here: [insert link].)  In return, all I ask for is a mention, in the form of a link, from your site.  What do you think?"

What do you guys think?

[MarieHaynes]

LOL!  I love your wording!  That actually sounds great!  It makes it sound much less like a spammy cheap SEO pitch and more like a colleague trying to help out a colleague!

[MarieHaynes]

Thanks!  I'll let you know if I proceed this way!

[RobertFisher]

Hello Marie,

I don't think it is a bad idea and I have no opinion as to how well it might work. I had to smile when I read the first sentence to the webmaster. Knowing a few, I would have to say you might want to slightly reword it. It could be perceived as a bit of: "Noticed your ugly FB page and thought you might want to learn something; I will teach you for a link!" So, soften it a bit and try being a bit self effacing in the beginning. 
Hello webmaster, I am just learning the value of web masters and of linking and am trying to offer something in return for a little help. (Think of me as the internet version of the person on the street with the sign: Will work for food.) I have been told I am good at developing FB pages for business and if you had an interest, I would be more than willing to assist you with one for a simple link to my site. My FB page is here and my site is here........

So, that's my two cents worth. Let me know how it goes.

Best.

[Anita_Clark]

This sort of thing happens all the time, and since I am in your niche, I might be interested.