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30 Sites That Give You Free Backlinks
Real blogs that accept guest posts for free. You write one useful article, they publish it, and you get a link back to your site. Every site below has a public guest post page and does not charge for editorial posts (checked October 2026).
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How to use this list
Pick 5 sites that fit your niche
Read 3 recent posts on each so you know their tone.
Pitch a specific angle, not a topic
"How we got our first 100 users from one Reddit thread" beats "growth tips for startups".
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Follow the guidelines exactly
Most rejections come from people who skipped them.
Follow up once after a week
Many replies come from the follow-up, not the first email.
Long shots
Huge reach, tough editors. 7 sites.
| Site | Audience | What you get | Guest post guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| HubSpot Blog | Marketing, sales, service | 1 link to your site in the post | Guidelines for HubSpot Blog (opens in a new tab) |
| Search Engine Journal | SEO, PPC, content, AI search | Byline as a recurring contributor (no promo links) | Guidelines for Search Engine Journal (opens in a new tab) |
| Jeff Bullas | Digital marketing, startups, growth | Author byline | Guidelines for Jeff Bullas (opens in a new tab) |
| HackerNoon | Tech, startups, AI | Story plus author profile | Guidelines for HackerNoon (opens in a new tab) |
| A Smart Bear | Founder stories, SaaS | Author byline (send a finished post) | Guidelines for A Smart Bear (opens in a new tab) |
| Venngage | Visual marketing, business | Content partnership | Guidelines for Venngage (opens in a new tab) |
| StartupNation | Entrepreneurs, small business | Limited backlinks (see style guide) | Guidelines for StartupNation (opens in a new tab) |
SaaS and founder blogs
Best fit for most founders. 11 sites.
| Site | Audience | What you get | Guest post guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Userpilot | Product, SaaS case studies | 1 backlink to your company | Guidelines for Userpilot (opens in a new tab) |
| Userlist | SaaS founders, onboarding, retention | Bio link plus 1 link in the post | Guidelines for Userlist (opens in a new tab) |
| Bay Leaf Digital | B2B SaaS marketing | 2 links in the post plus 1 in your bio | Guidelines for Bay Leaf Digital (opens in a new tab) |
| Smash.vc | SaaS founders, startups | Post shared to their 7k+ newsletter | Guidelines for Smash.vc (opens in a new tab) |
| DataDab | B2B SaaS growth | See guidelines | Guidelines for DataDab (opens in a new tab) |
| Lilach Bullock | SaaS, startups, marketing | 1 contextual link | Guidelines for Lilach Bullock (opens in a new tab) |
| StoryChief | Content marketing, SEO | Author bio with links | Guidelines for StoryChief (opens in a new tab) |
| CloudSponge | Growth marketing, e-commerce | See guidelines | Guidelines for CloudSponge (opens in a new tab) |
| Hunch | Performance marketing | 1 to 2 links to your articles | Guidelines for Hunch (opens in a new tab) |
| buildd | Startups, marketing, SEO | See guidelines (pitch by email) | Guidelines for buildd (opens in a new tab) |
| Foleon | B2B content marketing | See guidelines | Guidelines for Foleon (opens in a new tab) |
Marketing and tool blogs
Easier to get in. 12 sites.
| Site | Audience | What you get | Guest post guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanty | Teams, productivity, business | 1 link in your author bio | Guidelines for Chanty (opens in a new tab) |
| NetHunt CRM | Sales, productivity | 1 link to your site | Guidelines for NetHunt CRM (opens in a new tab) |
| Creately | Business, productivity | See guidelines | Guidelines for Creately (opens in a new tab) |
| Piktochart | Visual communication | Up to 3 outside links, yours included | Guidelines for Piktochart (opens in a new tab) |
| Benchmark Email | Marketing, SEO, growth | See guidelines | Guidelines for Benchmark Email (opens in a new tab) |
| Vero | Email marketing | See guidelines | Guidelines for Vero (opens in a new tab) |
| Post Affiliate Pro | Affiliate marketing | See guidelines | Guidelines for Post Affiliate Pro (opens in a new tab) |
| Kapture CRM | Customer experience, CRM | See guidelines | Guidelines for Kapture CRM (opens in a new tab) |
| Hive House Digital | Inbound marketing | See guidelines | Guidelines for Hive House Digital (opens in a new tab) |
| Dot.vu | Interactive content marketing | See guidelines | Guidelines for Dot.vu (opens in a new tab) |
| Elogic | E-commerce | 1 relevant link | Guidelines for Elogic (opens in a new tab) |
| Leave Dates | Small business, HR | See guidelines | Guidelines for Leave Dates (opens in a new tab) |
Before you pitch
- Check the site's authority with a free checker like Ahrefs' Website Authority Checker (opens in a new tab), so you know what a placement is worth.
- Guidelines change. Re-read the page right before you pitch.
- Never pay for an "editorial fee". Every site here takes free editorial posts. If one asks for money, skip it.