FAQ

  2. FAQ

Getting Started

1. What is GuestPostNow?

  • GuestPostNow is a marketplace that connects website owners (sellers) with businesses and SEO professionals (buyers) who need high-quality guest post backlinks. Sellers list their websites, and buyers purchase guest post placements to boost their SEO.

2. What are guest post backlinks?

  • Backlinks are links from other websites to yours. Search engines like Google treat backlinks as votes of confidence — the more quality backlinks you have, the higher your site can rank. Guest posts are articles published on another website that include backlinks to your site, making them one of the most effective SEO strategies.

3. How do I create an account?

  • Click "Register" and choose your account type — Buyer (to purchase guest posts) or Seller (to list your websites). You can sign up with email or use Google SSO for faster registration.

For Buyers

4. How do I place a guest post order?

  • Browse the marketplace or use Advanced Search to find websites by domain, niche, metrics (DA, DR, PA), or price. Once you find a suitable website, click "Order" and provide your article or content requirements. The seller will then publish your guest post with your backlinks.

5. What do the website metrics mean (DA, PA, DR)?

  • DA (Domain Authority) — Moz's score (0-100) predicting how well a site will rank. Higher is better.
  • PA (Page Authority) — Similar to DA but for individual pages.
  • DR (Domain Rating) — Ahrefs' measure (0-100) of a website's backlink profile strength.
  • Verified Owner badge (golden star) means the seller has proven they own the website through DNS or file verification.

6. What payment methods do you accept?

  • We accept PayPal, credit/debit cards via Stripe, and 10+ cryptocurrencies through NOWPayments (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and more). You can either deposit funds to your wallet for multiple orders or pay per order.

7. What is the difference between Deposit and Per-Order payment?

  • Deposit: Add funds to your GuestPostNow wallet balance. Use it to place multiple orders without re-entering payment details each time. Recommended for frequent buyers as it also helps you save on payment processor transaction fees.
  • Per-Order: Pay individually for each order at checkout. Good for one-time purchases.

8. Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?

  • Yes. Orders are automatically cancelled and refunded if the seller does not deliver within the buyer-specified deadline (default 7 days). You can also cancel an order at any time, but a nominal $2 cancellation fee applies to discourage spurious or fake cancellations that could unfairly hurt seller performance ratings. Refunds are credited to your wallet balance. Orders are auto-approved 3 days after delivery if not reviewed.

9. What happens after I place an order?

  • Your order follows this lifecycle:
  • Pending — Waiting for seller to accept
  • Accepted — Seller is working on your order
  • Delivered — Seller has submitted the completed work
  • Completed — You've approved the delivery (or it was auto-approved after 3 days)
  • You can request a Revision or Cancellation if the work doesn't meet your requirements.

10. How long does delivery take?

  • Most sellers deliver within 1-3 days. Each seller's average delivery speed is factored into their quality rating. If a seller takes too long, you can cancel the order.

11. How do I check a seller's performance before ordering?

  • Every seller has a public profile page showing their completed orders, response time, ratings, and listed websites. Visit a seller's profile (for example, getbacklink) to review their track record before placing an order.

For Sellers

12. How do I list my website?

  • Go to your Dashboard and click "Add Website." Enter your website URL, set your price, select categories, and add relevant tags. Your website will be reviewed before appearing in the marketplace.

13. Can I add multiple websites at once?

  • Yes. We offer a bulk website submission option via Google Sheets. Go to Add New Website and use the Google Sheet import feature to submit multiple websites in one go, saving you time if you have many sites to list.

14. What commission does GuestPostNow charge?

  • GuestPostNow charges a 25% platform commission on each completed order. When setting your listing price, factor in this margin so your earnings meet your expectations.

15. How do I verify website ownership?

  • From your My Account > Dashboard > My Websites page, click "Verify Ownership" next to any listing. You can verify via:
  • DNS TXT Record (recommended) — Add a verification code to your domain's DNS settings
  • HTML File — Upload a verification file to your website's root directory
  • Verified websites display a golden star badge in search results, building buyer trust.

16. How do seller payouts work?

  • Once an order is completed and the funds clear, earnings are added to your wallet balance. You can request a withdrawal via PayPal or other supported methods from your dashboard.

17. Why might there be a delay in seller response times?

  • Sellers are located worldwide across different time zones, so responses may not be immediate. Personal emergencies or holidays can also affect reply times. We recommend allowing 24-48 hours for a response before escalating.

18. Why was my seller account suspended?

  • The most common reason for suspension is attempting to bypass the platform by contacting buyers directly outside of GuestPostNow. This includes exchanging contact information (email, phone, social media) via messages, or reaching out to buyers after receiving an order to negotiate off-platform. Our system monitors messages and buyers can report such activity. Violations result in immediate suspension and forfeiture of pending payments.

Platform Policies

19. What happens if I share contact information on the platform?

  • Sharing personal contact details (email, phone, social media) is strictly prohibited and may lead to immediate account suspension and forfeiture of pending payments. All communication must happen through GuestPostNow's messaging system to protect both parties.

20. How does the quality rating system work?

  • Sellers and their websites receive quality ratings based on multiple factors: delivery speed, order completion rate, buyer satisfaction, and link reliability. Higher-rated sellers appear more prominently in the marketplace.

21. Can I have both a buyer and seller account?

  • Buyer and seller are separate account types. If you want to both buy and sell, you'll need to register a separate account for each role.

Technical & SEO

22. Why should external links open in new tabs?

  • Opening external links in new tabs keeps visitors on your site, preventing inaccurate bounce rate analytics and maintaining user engagement with your content.

23. How do subdomains vs subdirectories affect SEO?

  • Both are valid approaches. Subdirectories (example.com/blog) keep all content under one domain's authority. Subdomains (blog.example.com) can be useful for larger sites with diverse content. Both maintain the primary domain's branding and authority.

24. How do I request removal of my website from the marketplace?

  • If your website is listed by someone else and you want it removed, visit our Website Removal page. You'll need to verify domain ownership via DNS or HTML file verification before we process the removal.

25. What is the "Completed Sales" filter in search?

  • This filter shows only sellers who have successfully completed orders on the platform. It helps buyers find proven, reliable sellers with a track record of delivery.

26. I'm having trouble with the platform. Who do I contact?

  • Create a Support Ticket and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.