There used to be a lot of people on platforms like Fiverr and PeoplePerHour who could help publish posts and create backlinks from news sites. When I search for these services now, I find no results. It’s like they were removed by these marketplaces. Did something happen? The only option I see now is to get 301 redirects, which isn’t what I’m looking for.
You could try contacting the sales rep of the news website. Buy the cheapest ad available and ask for a proper backlink. If you have something worth talking about, it’s a lot cheaper than link sellers and works a lot better.
Can’t get them unless you spend 2-4k per link.
Joan said:
Can’t get them unless you spend 2-4k per link.
Even these guys who used to charge these amounts are gone too. I am ready to spend $1000 - $3000, but where are these people now?
@Chris1
4k for a single link, that’s crazy.
@Chris1
It’s worth it for the right backlink. DM me if you need help. I have connections with thousands of publishers.
@Chris1
Do yourself a favor and listen to grumpy seo guy on Spotify or YouTube, especially episodes 3-5, before making a big purchase like that.
I’ll tell you a sad story. As we all know, rel=dofollow is effective. Last month, my colleague bought an msn.com link for $1,500. After the article was published, I found that it was rel=external dofollow. This is basically like having no link because there’s no such syntax in HTML5. You have to be careful with these sellers.
@zachdin
Some will do rel=dofollow for a day until payment and rating, then change to nofollow.
@zachdin
Actually, even though it’s wrong, it’s still a dofollow link. Both ‘external’ and ‘dofollow’ aren’t recognized by any search engine, so they’re ignored. This is like having an empty rel=“” value, which is treated as dofollow (even though it doesn’t technically exist).
@zachdin
Eh, what? I just bought one of those msn posts for 100 bucks the other day. It’s being widely sold and will probably be up for 6 months.
@zachdin
He overpaid. That’s ridiculous for an MSN link, which by the way is syndicated content and usually gets deleted after some time. That link usually goes for $150-200.
@zachdin
There’s no such thing as rel=dofollow.
People selling backlinks from international news sites never sold truly high-quality, relevant, or valuable links. They were always from ‘community’ posts that weren’t part of the main news site offerings. Some news sites still have those walled-off sections, but the value is questionable at best, given how advanced Google’s algorithms are with detecting shady links. Some even removed them entirely because they were low-quality content.
Are CNN or BBC backlink sellers on platforms like Fiverr and PeoplePerHour legitimate? These high-authority sites usually require a large investment, which makes it less likely for such deals to happen on Fiverr. Sellers avoid Fiverr because of its 20% commission, and buyers hesitate to pay $2,000–$5,000 upfront without any guarantees. If you see someone offering CNN or BBC backlinks on Fiverr, make sure to thoroughly check their credibility before committing.
@trixiebecky
What they do is scan old articles for domains that don’t work anymore, buy the domain, and make it redirect to you. One guy on Fiverr admitted to doing this.
Jesse said:
@trixiebecky
What they do is scan old articles for domains that don’t work anymore, buy the domain, and make it redirect to you. One guy on Fiverr admitted to doing this.
Yeah, that’s true. That’s their strategy.
@trixiebecky
Yeah, that’s why I cancel the order if I don’t like it.
That’s an interesting point! It seems like platforms like Fiverr and PeoplePerHour have cracked down on these kinds of services, possibly due to stricter policies from major news outlets or concerns about ethical SEO practices. Have you tried reaching out to PR agencies or freelance journalists directly? They might have connections to secure guest posts or mentions in legitimate ways. Also, what are your thoughts on using HARO (Help a Reporter Out) for earning organic backlinks?
@Lilyharper
HARO is a gamble and could be a waste of time. Of course, if done well, it could work, but I’d rather pay directly for a guaranteed guest post.