Great idea to get back links in short order; however the links would be unrelated. . Is it worth the effort . BTW, it's a white hat method. Should I proceed?

[FidelityOne]

I have come up with a very creative way to get some great back links using white hat methods. The problem is that the back links to the site would be to an interior page or external promotional website which then have links back to the main website. What kind of value for the main domain would this potentially achieve. What are peopLes thoughts on this idea?

[RobertFisher]

Fidelity One,

First, maybe yes, maybe no.... Good that it is white hat though.

Assuming your interior pages have importance to someone making a query regarding the product,

Assuming the "unrelated links" are not Casino Envy, ProSportsTips, etc. and have at least some form of business purpose (certain directory sites) etc.,

Assuming your links to promo sites, etc. are reasonable and within the rules...

They could provide some assist to the main domain over time. How much is dependent on way too many factors based on what you have given us. If you are looking at should I/should I not, I would say it is really dependent on how secure you are in the belief all is on the up and up, and how much effort you have to expend for the potential return. 
If the site is up tight on on site, on page, etc. has great content, etc. has a relevant set of pages based on likely (researched) queries, etc. and the only thing left is trying this magic..... Try it in small doses and monitor it.

But, that is just an opinion...... Let us know how it works out and then when successful I want to see the youmoz blog on your technique!

Best

[FidelityOne]

Well, after careful consideration, I passed on the idea for many of the reasons you mentioned, although the primary reason was the cost benefit analysis.

The idea if others want to use it and provide me a link for the idea, it is below.

The idea is based on the "The Day in the Life of America" project done in the 1980's where they had 500 photographers take pictures on one single day and then they created a book. (There was no internet or digital photographers back then)

Anyway, the idea was going to be called "Triple Eleven" for 11/11/11. The idea was to launch a site which allowed people to upload photos taken on 11/11/11, input their location, time and a description. Then after the 11th, let the public vote and choose the best picture.

I thought this could have very real viral implications if promoted correctly and by offering a great prize.

Thanks again for the input.