When Writing An Article, What’s The Difference Between A Self-Serving Link, An Active Link & An Inactive Link?

This is a question that I’ve been asked a lot.  Recently the same question was asked on webanswers.com and you can read my answer here – self-serving, active & inactive links.

Pats self on the back!!! My answer was chosen as best answer – and no, I don’t know the asker.