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ahh i should have picked up on that. thanks

Google uses many signals to show title in SERP like social signals, title used in directories, backlink profile of that page etc. I think this is only an authoritative resource for this topic:  http://support.google.com/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=35624

I recently came across an article that also stated it had no SEO value, and I have never personally seen it to bear any value as well. I'd say you'd be safe to bet that it didn't -Dan

Eliathah, This is a good way to build links. Having a relationship with webmasters of other quality sites is worthwhile. Be careful though, because I tried to call an SEOMoz member and they freaked out. The telephone may be old technology but it is much more valuable than email and posting in forums You can also explain much more. Be sure to get a single, relevant link, not site wide.

Great article!  Thanks for the link.  I totally agree as well. P.S. I love his Grumpy Old Man image.