Link-profile analysis
Review the current backlink profile to identify issues, gaps and the context for the next placements.
Managed link building service
Set the direction before you invest in placements.
This service combines link-profile research, competitor review, anchor planning and publisher placement management for projects that need a complete starting point.
Included in the engagement
A campaign plan built around your site and competitors.
Competitive research
Review relevant competitors, priority keywords and target pages to identify practical promotion opportunities.
Anchor & budget plan
Prepare an anchor-text plan, assess link-led competition and outline an indicative placement budget.
First order
From $1,950
The initial engagement includes a $450 link audit. Of the remaining order budget, 60% is allocated to placements and 40% to the management work.
Managed-service terms
10% discount
Applies to publisher placements and the link audit within this service. Scope and budget are confirmed before work starts.
Publisher placement pricing
Choose the placement level for your campaign.
These annual placement rates are used to plan the publisher-placement portion of your managed campaign. Amounts are in USD and include a standard 500-word article where stated.
| Strength level | Article placement (up to 2 links / 1 domain) | Home-page link only | Home-page link + article |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $81 | $100.50 | $121.50 |
| Level 2 | $100.50 | $126 | $151.50 |
| Level 3 | $141 | $175.50 | $210 |
| Level 4 | $180 | $225 | $270 |
| Level 5 | $219 | $274.50 | $328.50 |
| Strength level | Article placement (up to 2 links / 1 domain) | Home-page link only | Home-page link + article |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $105 | $169.50 | $202.50 |
| Level 2 | $130.50 | $211.50 | $252 |
| Level 3 | $183 | $294 | $351 |
| Level 4 | $234 | $378 | $450 |
| Level 5 | $285 | $460.50 | $549 |
Home-page placements are limited to 10 unique outgoing domains. The home-page link appears in the article preview text. Final availability is confirmed before an order is accepted.
Renewal pricing
Renewal prices are calculated from the base publisher-placement rate at the time of placement. The 10% managed-service discount does not apply to renewals.
When it fits
Use managed link building when you need the research and planning work completed before selecting placements—not simply a list of links.
View publisher placementsFAQ
Managed campaign basics.
What does managed link building include?
It includes a link-profile review, competitor research, anchor planning, target-page and keyword prioritisation, competition assessment and an indicative placement budget.
What is the minimum first-order budget?
The minimum first order is $1,950. It includes a $450 link audit, then allocates 60% of the remaining budget to placements and 40% to management work.
Is there a discount on placements?
A 10% discount applies to the link audit and publisher placements within the initial managed service. Renewal pricing uses the base placement rate.
Will this guarantee organic growth?
No. The service creates a defined campaign direction and delivery scope, but search rankings, traffic and indexing are not guaranteed.
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