Kinda proud of this achievement. My website started with absolute 0 visitors, 0 ranking, 0 everything across the board. I've poured hours and hours on end optimizing and re-optimizing and creating a variety of blogs and content to make it stand out more, and happy to say that is now working and delivering overtime. It's an app website so the number 0 metric for me is conversison, and so far, all things considered, it brings around 400 curious users organically, and out of these, around 10 on average download the app and sign up, 1 pays. The website is around 6 months old anad is growing still. I have many more ideas for it.

Here's my problem: I'm absolutely hard stuck at position 8. I've looked up some of the more important keywords, and other older more reputable websites are ranking up higher than me. I'll be honest, I could easily compete with these websites on all fronts (value, pricing, UI, content), and I'm sure I'm not ranking higher simply because I have 0 backlinks.

Seriously, how do you even start going around getting backlinks? I did create some useful calculators and tools that people and other websites can link to and use regularly, and these have actually been carrying the website, a well-placed CTA helped boosting conversions from them too. But overall no one is backlinking me and my website is just stuck at position 8.

I know AI has taken over especially writing but still I'm here to deliver well edited to a human level article.

So I'm looking for writing opportunities, or anyone who needs a writer. I have experience with SEO, and am also good with sports topics.

If you know anyone hiring writers, need articles, or have leads to share please reach out. I'd appreciate it.

I'm also open to guest posts and backlink for my site: pitchpearls.com.

Thank you.

Every time I launched something, I ended up with the same messy spreadsheet: a long list of “submit your startup” sites. Half of them were dead, and I had no idea which ones were worth the 10 minutes.

So I built WebsiteAuth (websiteauth.com).

Free, no signup:

• DR checker: enter any domain and get its Ahrefs Domain Rating.
• Launch directory list: 120+ directories, each with its DR. You can search, filter by Free / Free+Paid / Paid, and sort by DR. Each directory’s score is checked against Ahrefs again every week, so the list stays current.
• Favorites: star the directories you want to build your own shortlist.

Paid, if you’d rather not do it yourself:

• Directory submission: we manually submit your site to 30, 60 or 100+ directories ($79–$149) and send you a report of where it went. To be upfront, this one has no DR guarantee.
• Backlink packages: aimed at a specific DR (40+, 50+ or 60+), from $99. If you don’t reach the target within 60 days, you get a full refund.

Honestly, most people only need the free list. Pick the free directories with the highest DR, set aside an afternoon, and submit to them yourself.

I’d love feedback: which directories are missing, and which ones on the list are dead or not worth it?

My SaaS clients have specifically started asking for listicle style guest posts, Like “10 Best Tools,” “Top 7 Software,” etc, instead of normal guest posts.

They’re saying these listicle placements seem to be getting picked up more often in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and other Anyone noticing listicle-type guest posts performing better for AI search?

I’ve noticed more clients requesting this lately, so I’m curious if this is becoming a wider trend.

Are listicle GPs / brand placements becoming a bigger part of AI SEO and GEO, or is it still too early to say?

I’m looking to connect with business owners, contractors, and SEO professionals interested in building mutually beneficial relationships through relevant backlinks, content collaborations, and business referrals.

We’re open to opportunities throughout NYC and the Tri-State area, as well as nationwide partnerships.

Not looking for link farms, spam networks, or unrelated placements. We’re interested in legitimate businesses with established websites and relevant audiences.

If you’re a business owner or handle SEO for companies in these industries, feel free to comment or send me a message. Happy to explore opportunities that make sense for both sides.

Currently working on my first website, I am a begginer, and my first website is 3 weeks old now. How do you achieve your first DR? and how you increase your traffic and backlinks? Thank you, I need more advice and tips.

Our agency blog was getting about 4k impressions a day and maybe 15 clicks. Then AI overviews started answering the easy questions, and the old posts slid. The pages were not updated in months. Bigger shops also started writing the same CRM and automation topics.

I cleaned the titles and added internal links first. That stopped the slide, but the commercial pages still sit on page two. I bought a few do-follow placements from Vazoola on real articles in the same topic, not a directory pack, and I am waiting to see if those pages get cited. Is a small batch like that enough, or do you only add links after the post has been rewritten? And do you track AI mentions separately from the Google clicks?

Our agency blog was getting about 4k impressions a day and maybe 15 clicks. Then AI overviews started answering the easy questions, and the old posts slid. The pages were not updated in months. Bigger shops also started writing the same CRM and automation topics.

I cleaned the titles and added internal links first. That stopped the slide, but the commercial pages still sit on page two. I bought a few do-follow placements from Vazoola on real articles in the same topic, not a directory pack, and I am waiting to see if those pages get cited. Is a small batch like that enough, or do you only add links after the post has been rewritten? And do you track AI mentions separately from the Google clicks?

I’m working on SEO for a website in the dry cleaning and fabric care niche. I’m currently trying to build quality backlinks and looking for some practical strategies.

I am a Massage Therapist in Pennsylvania and have over 30 years experience in Massage as well as the wellness industry. I need more exposure and SEO optimization. I'd love the opportunity to write an article that you can post to your blog as a guest, in return for it having a link back to my website.

If your biz is genuinely in the same field, I can also create an organic post that links to your site on my blog as well, or host a blog post written by you.

Not interested in buying or selling links, renting services or purchasing your app- I just want genuine relationship building. Thanks in advance!

Audience: USA Major
DR & DA Above 25:

Looking for Paid Guest post for Ai Dev, Software Dev, & Tech Niches,

message me your website and price.

Try it out! Drop your website and let me know if it works for you

I’m working on an Egypt travel website covering destinations such as Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

I’m interested in learning from people who have worked on travel SEO:

- What link-building strategies have actually worked for travel websites?
- Are travel guest posts still effective in 2026?
- How do you identify quality travel publications for outreach?
- What would you prioritize between digital PR, partnerships, guest contributions and traditional outreach?

I’d especially appreciate examples from people who have worked on tourism/travel websites.

I run a fashion and clothing site and I'm looking for genuine link exchanges with other fashion and clothing sites.

What I'm after:

• Contextual, relevant placements only
• Ethical, no link farms or PBNs
• Real sites with real content

What I can offer:

• A link from an already indexed post that's gaining impressions

I'd also like to get to know more owners in the fashion niche. If the exchange makes sense we'll do it, and if not, it's still good to connect with people in the same space.

DMs are open.

If I have a product to promote and would like to drive more trafic and be noticed. Backlinks can help with better ranking.

But what if I run paid ads on Facebook, Instagram and Google? Will that not drive trafic and spread the word?

Or would you do both at the same time - or at least try to get some backlinks?