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Build Domain Rating With ~15 Guest-Post Links, Skip Directories

Build Domain Rating With ~15 Guest-Post Links, Skip Directories is a seo & organic tactic for getting your first users: Instead of bulk directory submissions, earn a small number of backlinks from respectable sites via guest posts to push your domain rating into the high 20s or low 30s.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS and Marketplaces teams, and works especially well for SEO-driven SaaS and marketplaces. As a seo & organic play, plan for medium effort and expect results to build gradually over time, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

SEO & organicMedium effortSlow

Why does seo & organic work for this?

A handful of authoritative backlinks moves domain rating far more than dozens of low-quality directory entries.

The exact steps (5)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Works for
B2B SaaSMarketplaces

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Build Domain Rating With ~15 Guest-Post Links, Skip Directories" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for B2B SaaS and Marketplaces — pick it when your product looks like one of those, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Build Domain Rating With ~15 Guest-Post Links, Skip Directories" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is medium effort, and results tend to be slow.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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