"LinkBacks" is the generalized term we use to reference three methods of communication between Websites:

• Trackbacks
• Pingbacks
• Refbacks

Why LinkBacks?

1. Find the thread Trackback URL - In our forums, the Trackback URL is also the "LinkBack URL", located under the LinkBack dropdown menu within each thread.
2. Copy and paste this URL into your publishing platform
3. Submit your entry.

Note: If the forum administrator requires moderation for Incoming Trackbacks, a link-back to the site originating the Trackback will be published only after the Trackback has been manually approved by a moderator.

Once a Trackback has been published, an automated notification email will be sent to the thread contributors.

1. Find the entry's Trackback URL - Find the URL for the resource you wish to Trackback. This 'Trackback' URL is
   usually located somewhere visible in a blog entry or within the Linkback dropdown in forum threads.
2. Create (or reply to) a thread; enter the Trackback URL - Trackback enabled forums include an additional
   'Trackback' field where you can enter sites you wish to Trackback when submitting your entry.
3. Submit your entry - The trackback will be sent automatically when your thread (or post) is created.

Note: If the Trackback recipient site requires moderation for Trackbacks, a link-back to the thread originating the Trackback will be published only after the Trackback has been manually approved by the recipient's site administrator.

A Pingback will be registered in our forums by simply linking back to a thread or post from a Pingback enabled website.

Note: If the forum administrator requires moderation for Incoming Pingbacks, a link-back to the site originating the Pingback will be published only after the Pingback has been manually approved by a moderator.

Once a Pingback has been published, an automated notification email will be sent to the thread contributors.

Pingback other sites from our forums by simply including an outgoing link to a Pingback enabled site within your post.

Note: If the Pingback recipient site requires moderation for Pingbacks, a link-back to the thread originating the Pingback will be published only after the Pingback has been manually approved by the recipient's site administrator.

A Refback will be registered in our forums by simply linking back to a thread or post from anywhere on the internet.

Note: If the forum administrator requires moderation for Incoming Refbacks, a link-back to the site originating the Refback will be published only after the Refback has been manually approved by a moderator.

Once a Refback has been published, an automated notification email will be sent to the thread contributors.

Refback other sites from our forums by simply including an outgoing link to a Refback enabled site within your post.

Note: If the Refback recipient site requires moderation for Refbacks, a link-back to the thread originating the Refback will be published only after the Refback has been manually approved by the recipient's site administrator.