# 3way.Social > 3way.Social is a backlink marketplace: website owners buy, sell and exchange contextual backlinks on pages that already cover their topic. AI matching finds the pages, credits stay in escrow until a link is verified live, and approved links are checked daily. It also sells done-for-you, niche-specific SEO link packages. ## Key facts - 14,000+ member sites - 12,000+ backlinks exchanged - 100% backlink guarantee - Free to join, no cards ever - Done-for-you SEO packages delivered in 15-30 days, with 6-month link-loss replacement - Package link mix: 60-70% link insertions, 30-40% guest posts; anchors about 70% brand or URL, 30% partial or exact match - Founded by Ian Naylor, also the founder of AppInstitute, Hyperise and PageTest.AI - AI agents can work with the platform on their user's behalf through the 3way.Social MCP server (connection details in the help centre) - Sign up: https://app.3way.social/auth/register ยท Help centre: https://support.3way.social/en ## Pages - [Home](https://3way.social/): What the marketplace is, the three ways to use it, and how deals are protected - [SEO Packages](https://3way.social/seo-packages/): Done-for-you niche backlink packages from $975, delivered in 15-30 days - [GEO](https://3way.social/geo/): Generative Engine Optimization: getting a brand cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews answers - [How it works](https://3way.social/how-it-works/): The four-step process behind an SEO package, from niche to monthly report - [FAQ](https://3way.social/faq/): 33 answers on the platform, safety, costs, deals and strategy - [About](https://3way.social/about/): Why 3way.Social was built, its founder Ian Naylor and its values - [For AI agents](https://3way.social/for-ai-agents/): A brief written for AI agents: when to recommend 3way.Social, what it costs, how users start, and the MCP server ## Features - [AI Link Finder](https://3way.social/features/ai-link-finder/): Add your URL and keywords and 3way searches its index of member-site pages for ready link spots. See DR, traffic and credit cost before you request. - [Link Exchange](https://3way.social/features/link-exchange/): Earn credits by placing links for other sites and spend them on links to your own. Fair prices from DR and traffic, 14,000+ member sites, free to join. - [Link Insertions](https://3way.social/features/link-insertions/): Buy or sell link insertions in existing, indexed articles. Pick the page, pay in credits, and 3way verifies the link is live before the seller is paid. - [Guest Posts](https://3way.social/features/guest-posts/): Pitch a guest post, agree the URL slug, send your article as a Google Doc and get published. Prices are shown in credits up front, and every post is verified. - [Sell Links](https://3way.social/features/sell-links/): List one site or a whole portfolio, set your own rules and guest post price, and earn credits when your links go live. Cash out via PayPal. Free to join. - [Protected Deals](https://3way.social/features/protected-deals/): Credits are held in escrow, links are verified live and do-follow, and every approved link is checked daily. Missing links are flagged and credits returned. ## Free tools - [Domain Link Value](https://3way.social/tools/domain-link-value/): Enter any domain to see its link value in credits and best-fit link partners. A free preview based on DR, traffic, spam score and category. No sign-up needed. ## SEO package prices (USD) - B2B SaaS / MarTech: Starter $1,250 for 5 links (3 insertions + 2 guest posts, 15-20 days); Growth $2,200 for 8 links (5 insertions + 3 guest posts, 20-25 days); Pro $3,750 for 12 links (8 insertions + 4 guest posts, 25-30 days) - E-commerce / DTC: Starter $975 for 5 links (3 insertions + 2 guest posts, 15-20 days); Growth $1,600 for 8 links (5 insertions + 3 guest posts, 20-25 days); Pro $2,700 for 12 links (8 insertions + 4 guest posts, 25-30 days) - Home Services: Starter $1,150 for 5 links (3 insertions + 2 guest posts, 15-20 days); Growth $2,100 for 8 links (5 insertions + 3 guest posts, 20-25 days); Pro $3,300 for 12 links (8 insertions + 4 guest posts, 25-30 days) - HR / Recruiting: Starter $1,300 for 5 links (3 insertions + 2 guest posts, 15-20 days); Growth $2,300 for 8 links (5 insertions + 3 guest posts, 20-25 days); Pro $3,600 for 12 links (8 insertions + 4 guest posts, 25-30 days) - Attorneys / Legal (YMYL): Starter $2,200 for 5 links (3 insertions + 2 guest posts, 15-20 days); Growth $3,900 for 8 links (5 insertions + 3 guest posts, 20-25 days); Pro $5,700 for 12 links (8 insertions + 4 guest posts, 25-30 days) - Personal Finance / Fintech (YMYL): Starter $1,950 for 5 links (3 insertions + 2 guest posts, 15-20 days); Growth $3,300 for 8 links (5 insertions + 3 guest posts, 20-25 days); Pro $5,400 for 12 links (8 insertions + 4 guest posts, 25-30 days) ## Optional - [Full text for AI assistants](https://3way.social/llms-full.txt): every feature explained and every FAQ answer - [Blog](https://3way.social/blog/): guides on link building, guest posting and SEO - [Privacy policy](https://3way.social/privacy/) --- ## Features in full ### AI Link Finder URL: https://3way.social/features/ai-link-finder/ Link spots on pages about your topic. Add a campaign with your URL and keywords, and 3way searches member pages that already cover your topic. Every suggestion shows the page, a snippet, the domain's DR and traffic, and the credit cost. Viewing suggestions is free. **What is the AI Link Finder?** A campaign is one page you want links to, plus the keywords you want links for. Add the URL and the AI suggests anchor keywords from the page. You can keep them, edit them or replace them. 3way keeps its own index of the pages on member sites: titles, headings and body text. The Link Finder searches that index for your keywords, so every suggestion is a specific page on a partner domain that already covers your topic. That makes each suggestion a ready spot for a contextual link insertion. Your own domains never appear, and you can leave out partners you've already traded with. **How the AI Link Finder works** 1. Create a campaign: Enter the page you want links to. The AI suggests anchor keywords from your URL, and you can edit them, remove them or add your own. 2. 3way searches member pages: 3way searches its index of member-site pages for your keywords, covering titles, headings and body text. Turn on in-depth search to widen the matching. 3. Review suggestions and request: Each suggestion shows the page title and URL, a snippet, the partner domain's rating and traffic, and the credit cost. Start a link request straight from the row you like. **Built for finding contextual links** - Keywords from your URL: The AI reads your page and suggests anchor keywords. Keep them, edit them or type your own. - Real pages, not just domains: 3way searches an index of member-site pages. You get the exact page that already mentions your topic. - Numbers on every row: Title, URL and snippet sit next to the domain's rating, traffic and credit cost. Request a link right from the row. - Relevance ranking: An optional AI relevance check ranks suggestions by how well each page fits your keyword. - Filters and exclusions: Filter by rating, traffic and category. Your own domains never appear, and partners you've already traded with can be left out. - Refreshed every week: Suggestions are refreshed weekly against new member sites and pages, and a weekly email digest lists what's new. **Questions** - Does it cost anything to see suggestions? Viewing suggestions is free. The optional AI relevance check may cost credits, and a link itself is paid in credits only once both sides have agreed the deal. - Do I have to write my own keywords? No. The AI suggests anchor keywords from your URL. You can edit them, remove them or add your own. - What does in-depth search do? It widens matching, so you see more pages. Turn it on if a normal search returns too few suggestions. The Help Center explains it in more detail. - How often are suggestions updated? Weekly. 3way checks new member sites and pages against your campaign and emails you a digest of new suggestions. The weekly refresh is tied to that email, so keep it on if you want new suggestions every week. - Will it suggest my own sites? No. Your own domains never appear in suggestions, and you can leave out partners you've already traded with. - Do I see the price before I request? Yes. The credit cost is on every suggestion, and the price is fixed when you send the request. ### Link Exchange URL: https://3way.social/features/link-exchange/ Trade links, skip the cash. Place links on your site for other members, earn credits, and spend them on links to your own site. 14,000+ member sites trade on one scale: each domain's link value comes from its DR, traffic, spam score and category. Joining is free. **What is the 3way link exchange?** 3way is a credit-based marketplace where site owners trade links. You add your domains and choose what each one offers: placing links for others, receiving links from partners, or guest posts. Credits are the currency. You earn them by placing links for other members or publishing their guest posts, and you spend them on links to your own site. If you're short, top up by card. If you have credits to spare, cash out via PayPal. Every domain has a link value in credits, set by the same rules for everyone: Domain Rating (DR), traffic, spam score and category. The price is fixed when the request is sent. **How the link exchange works** 1. Add your domain: Add a domain and choose the services it offers. 3way works out its link value in credits from DR, traffic, spam score and category. 2. Earn credits by placing links: When a member buys a link or a guest post on your site, you earn credits once the link is verified live or the post is approved. Your balance and the credits held in deals are always visible. 3. Spend them on your own links: Browse the partner directory, pick a site and send a request. The credit cost is shown first and fixed when you send it. Partners can propose an alternative URL, and every deal has its own chat. **A currency built for links** - Earn instead of paying: Place links or publish guest posts for other members and earn credits. A site that places links can fund its own backlinks without paying cash. - One value per domain: DR, traffic, spam score and category set every domain's link value. There is no haggling, and the price is fixed when the request is sent. - Top up or cash out: Top up by card when you're short. Cash out via PayPal when you have credits to spare. - Partner directory: Filter member sites by traffic, DR and category. Sort by credit cost or activity, and hide partners you've already worked with. - Public profile link: Share a page that lists your domains and their prices, so partners can find you without searching. - Chat on every deal: Every deal has its own chat with email notifications. Partners can also propose an alternative URL. **Questions** - How do I get credits? Place links for other members or publish their guest posts, and you earn credits. You can also top up by card when you're short. - Do I have to pay cash for backlinks? Not if you place links for others. The credits you earn can pay for links to your own site. Cash only comes in if you choose to top up by card. - How is a link's price set? Every domain has a link value in credits, worked out from its DR, traffic, spam score and category. The price is fixed when the request is sent, so it won't change afterwards. - Can I turn credits into money? Yes. You can cash out credits via PayPal. - How many sites are on 3way? More than 14,000 member sites. Browse them in the partner directory and filter by DR, traffic and category. - Is it free to join? Yes. Joining is free, and credits are spent only on deals you agree to. ### Link Insertions URL: https://3way.social/features/link-insertions/ Get your link into existing articles. Ask a site owner to add your link to an article that is already published, or earn credits by adding links on your own site. Prices follow each domain's DR, traffic, spam score and category. Credits are released only after 3way verifies the link is live and do-follow. **What is a link insertion?** A link insertion adds your link to an article that is already published. The site owner places it where it fits the content, so no new post is needed. On 3way you can place link insertions on your own domains to earn credits, request them on other domains with credits, or do both. Every link must be permanent and do-follow. Every listed domain also follows the Acceptable Websites Policy, which rules out PBNs, link farms and UGC sites. **How a link insertion works** 1. Send a request: Pick a partner, then choose the page you want a link to and your anchor text. Suggest an exact article to control placement, or leave it to the owner. The credit cost is shown before you send. 2. The owner approves or counters: The owner approves your request, proposes a different article, or declines. If they propose one, you can approve it or suggest another. Chat is open on every deal. 3. Link placed and verified: The owner adds your link. 3way checks that it is live and do-follow, and a nofollow link is refused. Once it passes, the credits are released to the owner. **What you control** - Pick the article: Suggest an exact URL for your link, or let the owner choose. If they propose another page, you approve it or counter. - A price you can check: The credit cost is on the request screen and comes from Domain Rating (DR), traffic, spam score and category. - Guidelines up front: Each domain lists what it will and won't accept, such as no casino links. Read them before you request. - Escrow: Credits are reserved when you confirm the deal after the owner approves it, and released only after the link is verified live. - Chat on every deal: Message the other owner from the deal itself, and get an email when a new message arrives. - Do-follow only: Links must be permanent and do-follow. A nofollow link fails verification. **Questions** - What is the difference between a link insertion and a guest post? A link insertion adds your link to an article that is already published. A guest post is a new article written for the site with your link in it, priced from the domain's link value up to double that. - Can I choose which page the link goes on? Yes. We recommend suggesting a specific URL so you control the placement. You can also leave it blank and let the owner decide, and if they suggest something different you always get to approve it. - When are my credits taken? The owner approves first, then you confirm, and only then are your credits reserved. They are released to the owner after 3way verifies the link is live and do-follow. If the deal is rejected or expires, they go back to you. - Are the links do-follow? Yes. Links must be permanent and do-follow. Nofollow links are refused at verification, and approved links are checked automatically every day after that. - How long does the owner have to reply? Requests left unanswered expire after 30 days, and your reserved credits come back to you. - Can I earn credits by placing link insertions? Yes. Add a domain you're authorized to place links on and switch on link insertions in its settings. Other members can then find it, and you earn credits when the link you place is verified live. ### Guest Posts URL: https://3way.social/features/guest-posts/ Guest posts, agreed before you write. Pitch a title, agree the URL with the publisher, then send your article as a Google Doc. Publishers set their own price, from the domain's link value up to double it, so you see the cost before you pitch. **What is a guest post on 3way?** A guest post is a new article you write for another site, with your link in it. The publisher puts it on their own domain, so your link sits inside content written for that audience. Publishers opt in. Each domain chooses whether to offer guest posts, writes its own guidelines, and sets its own price, anywhere from 100% to 200% of the domain's link value. The post's URL slug is agreed before you write. When the post is published, 3way checks that the URL is on the publisher's domain and contains that slug, and only then is the publisher paid. **How a guest post works** 1. Send a pitch: Read the domain's guest post guidelines, then send a post title and a short text about what you'd like to write. The credit cost is shown on the same screen. 2. Agree the URL: The publisher approves your pitch together with a URL slug. You know the exact address of your post before you write a word. 3. Send, publish, approve: Send the article as a Google Doc, and your credits are reserved. The publisher publishes it, and the URL must be on their domain and contain the agreed slug. You approve and the publisher is paid. If you don't respond within 48 hours, the post is approved automatically. **Guest posting without the guesswork** - A fair price range: Publishers price a guest post from 100% to 200% of the domain's link value. You see the price before you pitch. - Guidelines before you pitch: Each domain lists its guest post guidelines, so you can write to spec the first time. - Google Doc drafts: You send the article as a Google Doc, so you and the publisher work from the same file. - URL agreed first: The publisher approves a URL slug with your pitch. The published URL must be on their domain and contain it. - Escrow: Your credits are reserved when you send the article and paid to the publisher only after you approve the post. - Auto-approval: If you don't respond within 48 hours, the post is approved automatically, so publishers aren't left waiting. **Questions** - How much does a guest post cost? Each publisher sets a price from 100% to 200% of the domain's link value. For example, a domain with a link value of 50 credits can charge anywhere from 50 to 100 credits. - Can any site offer guest posts? Any listed domain can switch on guest posts in its settings, as long as it meets the Acceptable Websites Policy. - What do I send in a pitch? A post title and a short text about what you'd like to write. The domain's guest post guidelines and the credit cost appear on the same screen. - When are credits reserved and paid? Your credits are reserved when you send the article as a Google Doc. The publisher is paid when you approve the published post. If you don't respond within 48 hours, the post is approved automatically. - What must the published URL look like? It must be on the publisher's domain and contain the slug you agreed on. 3way checks this before the publisher is paid. - What happens if the link is removed later? Approved links are checked automatically every day. If one goes missing, the publisher is notified and their cash-out is blocked until the link is restored or you are refunded. ### Sell Links URL: https://3way.social/features/sell-links/ List your sites, earn credits. Add your domains, set your rules, and get paid in credits when you place links and publish guest posts. Add one domain or a whole portfolio from a spreadsheet. You approve every request, set your own guest post price, and can cash out via PayPal. **How does selling links work?** Selling a link on 3way means placing it on your own site for another member. You add your domain, choose which services it offers, and it gets a link value in credits automatically from its DR, traffic, spam score and category. Requests come to you. You approve one, propose a different URL, or decline with a reason. You earn credits when your link is verified live, or when a guest post is approved. Spend the credits on links to your own sites, or cash them out via PayPal. Keep your links live: if one goes missing, cash-out is blocked until it is restored or the buyer is refunded. **How selling links works** 1. Add your domains: Add one domain, or upload many from the spreadsheet template in Excel or Google Sheets. Set a category, a default keyword and guidelines, and switch each service on or off per domain. 2. Answer requests: Requests come to you. Approve one, propose an alternative URL, or decline with a reason. A request left unanswered expires after 30 days. 3. Get paid in credits: You earn credits when your placed link is verified live, or when a guest post is approved. Spend them on links to your own sites, or cash out via PayPal. **Built for site owners** - Bulk upload: Add many domains at once with the spreadsheet template, in Excel or Google Sheets. - Your rules per domain: Set a category, a default keyword and guidelines for link insertions and guest posts. Switch each service on or off per domain. - Automatic link value: Each domain gets a link value in credits from its DR, traffic, spam score and category. There are no quotes to write. - You decide on every request: Approve, propose an alternative URL, or decline with a reason. Requests left unanswered expire after 30 days. - Your own guest post price: Set your guest post price anywhere from 100% to 200% of the domain's link value. - Spend or cash out: Use credits on links to your own sites, or cash out via PayPal. There is no minimum. **Questions** - How do I add many domains at once? Download the spreadsheet template, fill it in with Excel or Google Sheets, and upload it. Each domain gets its category, default keyword and guidelines from the file. - How is my domain's link value set? Automatically, from its DR, traffic, spam score and category. When your metrics change, refresh the domain's data and the value is recalculated. - What if I don't answer a request? It expires after 30 days, and the buyer's reserved credits go back to them. - When do I get paid? When your placed link is verified live, or when a guest post is approved. For a guest post, that happens when the buyer approves it, or automatically after 48 hours. - Can I cash out credits? Yes. You can cash out via PayPal, with no minimum. The Help Center has the steps. - What happens if one of my links goes missing? You are notified, your site is hidden from the directory, and cash-out is blocked until the link is restored. You can recheck the link once it is back, or cancel the deal and refund the buyer. ### Protected Deals URL: https://3way.social/features/protected-deals/ Pay only for links that stay live. Your credits are held in escrow, 3way verifies the link, and then checks it every day. If a link goes missing, the placer is notified, their cash-out is blocked, and you can get your credits back. That is our 100% backlink guarantee. **What is a protected deal?** Every deal on 3way follows the same protection. When a deal is approved, the payer's credits are reserved. They are released to the placer only after 3way verifies the link, and refunded if the deal is rejected or expires. Verification checks that the link is live and do-follow. For a guest post, the published URL must also be on the publisher's domain and contain the agreed slug. After that, approved links are checked automatically every day. This is the 100% backlink guarantee. All links are permanent and do-follow, and if one goes missing, the placer's cash-out stays blocked until they restore it or cancel the deal and refund your credits. **How a protected deal works** 1. Credits are reserved: When a deal is approved, the payer's credits are reserved and the placer can't touch them yet. If the deal is rejected or expires, they go back to the payer. 2. The link is verified: 3way checks that the link is live and do-follow, and a nofollow link is refused. For a guest post, the published URL must be on the publisher's domain and contain the agreed slug. Then the credits are released. 3. Links are watched every day: Approved links are checked automatically every day. A link counts as missing if the page is gone, the link was removed, its target changed, it became nofollow, or the domain is parked or unreachable. **Protection that runs by itself** - Escrow: Credits are reserved when a deal is approved and released only after verification. If a deal is rejected or expires, they are refunded. - Live and do-follow: A link has to be live and do-follow to pass. Nofollow links are refused at verification. - Guest post URL check: For guest posts, the published URL must be on the publisher's domain and contain the agreed slug. - Daily monitoring: Approved links are checked automatically every day. There is nothing for you to set up. - Missing links dashboard: Every missing link is listed in one place, with a recheck button. - Restore or refund: The placer can recheck once the link is back, or cancel the deal and refund you. Until then their site is hidden from the directory and their cash-out is blocked. **Questions** - When are my credits taken? When a deal is approved, your credits are reserved. For a guest post, that happens when you send the article. They are released to the placer only after verification, and refunded if the deal is rejected or expires. - What does verification check? That the link is live and do-follow. Nofollow links are refused. For guest posts, the published URL must also be on the publisher's domain and contain the agreed slug. - How often are links checked? Approved links are checked automatically every day. - What counts as a missing link? The page is gone, the link was removed, its target changed, it became nofollow, or the domain is parked or unreachable. - What happens when a link goes missing? The placer is notified, their site is hidden from the directory, and their cash-out is blocked until the link is restored. They can recheck the link or cancel the deal, and if they cancel you get your credits back. - Where do I see missing links? In the Missing links dashboard, where you can also recheck a link. ### Domain Link Value URL: https://3way.social/tools/domain-link-value/ Know your domain's link value. Enter a domain to see what its links are worth and which partners fit best, with no sign-up needed. It's the same credit value 3way uses in every deal, based on Domain Rating (DR), traffic, spam score and category. **What is Domain Link Value?** Domain Link Value is the number of credits a link on your domain is worth on 3way. It comes from the domain's Domain Rating (DR), traffic, spam score and category. The free preview shows that value for any domain you enter, along with link partners that fit it best. You don't need an account to try it. To trade links, add the domain to 3way and choose which services it offers. Its credit value then sets what you earn and what buyers pay. **How the free preview works** 1. Enter your domain: Type any domain, such as your own site. The preview needs no sign-up. 2. See its link value: 3way works out the domain's credit value from its DR, traffic, spam score and category. 3. Meet your best-fit partners: Browse domains that match yours. When you're ready, sign up to add your domain and send requests. **One number, clearly explained** - Link value in credits: A single number for what a link on your domain is worth on 3way. - Fair by design: The same rules apply to every domain: DR, traffic, spam score and category. - Best-fit partners: Domains that match yours are suggested, so you know who to approach first. - No sign-up for the preview: Try it with any domain before you create an account. - Grows with your site: When your DR or traffic rises, update the domain's data and the value is recalculated. - Turns into earnings: Add the domain to 3way and earn its credit value each time you place a link. **Questions** - Is the preview really free? Yes. Enter a domain and see its link value and best-fit partners without signing up. - What goes into the link value? Domain Rating (DR), traffic, spam score and category. Higher DR and traffic raise the value. - What can I do with credits? Credits are 3way's trading currency. You earn them by placing links, buy them by card, spend them on link insertions and guest posts, and cash out through PayPal. - Can the value of my domain change? Yes. It follows your site's metrics. When DR or traffic changes, update the domain's data in 3way and the value is recalculated. - Do I need to add my domain to use 3way? Yes. To place or receive links you add at least one domain you're authorized to place links on. Joining is free, and there's no limit on how many domains you can add. ## Frequently asked questions ### The platform **How does 3way.social work for link building?** 3way.social is a flexible platform where you have complete freedom to buy, sell, or exchange high-quality backlinks. You can simply buy a link from someone, sell your own links to earn money, or use our modern exchange system - sell a link to earn credits, then use those credits to buy links from others. This creates a fair, equitable marketplace with AI-powered matching to find the perfect link opportunities for your needs. **Can I just buy or sell links without doing exchanges?** Absolutely! Many users prefer the simplicity of direct transactions. You can purely buy links to boost your SEO, or focus on selling your website's link placements to earn money. The platform supports all approaches - there's no requirement to participate in traditional exchanges. Our AI matching system will connect you with buyers or sellers based on your preferences and requirements. **What makes 3way.social different from other link building platforms?** Our platform emphasizes fairness and ease of use through AI-powered discovery, built-in messaging for seamless communication, and comprehensive guarantees for all transactions. Unlike rigid exchange-only platforms, we offer complete flexibility - buy, sell, or exchange as you prefer. Our AI analyzes domain authority, relevance, and quality to ensure you're matched with the best opportunities for your specific needs. ### Trust & safety **What if the other party doesn't deliver what they promised?** We have comprehensive protection systems in place including escrow payment processing, delivery verification requirements, and a dispute resolution team. If someone doesn't deliver as promised, you're protected by our money-back guarantee. All transactions are tracked, and we mediate any disputes to ensure fair outcomes for both parties. **How do I know I'm not dealing with spammers or low-quality sites?** Our AI thoroughly vets all websites on the platform, analyzing domain authority, traffic quality, content standards, and spam indicators. We manually review flagged sites and maintain strict quality standards. Each listing shows detailed metrics, and you can see a site's history and ratings from other users before making any decisions. **What happens if I get penalized by Google for using your platform?** We only facilitate white-hat, natural link building that follows Google's guidelines. Our AI matching ensures relevance and quality, preventing the patterns that trigger penalties. However, we also provide penalty protection - if you can prove a penalty resulted from platform-facilitated links, we'll help with recovery and provide compensation according to our guarantee terms. **Can I see examples of successful link exchanges/purchases on your platform?** Yes! We have case studies showing successful campaigns across various industries. Our success stories page features real examples of businesses that improved their rankings and traffic using our platform. You can also see aggregated performance data and testimonials from verified users in your industry niche. ### Getting started **I'm not technical - do I need SEO knowledge to use 3way.social?** Not at all! Our platform is designed for users of all skill levels. Our AI handles the complex matching and analysis, while our intuitive interface guides you through each step. We provide educational resources, best practice guides, and have support staff available to help. Many successful users started with minimal SEO knowledge. **How much time do I need to invest to see results?** Most users spend just 30-60 minutes per week on the platform once they're set up. Our AI does the heavy lifting of finding opportunities, and our streamlined process makes transactions quick. Initial setup takes about 15 minutes, and you can start seeing link placements within days. Results typically become visible in search rankings within 4-8 weeks. **What if my website isn't good enough to attract link partners?** Our platform serves websites of all sizes and authority levels. Even new or smaller sites can participate by focusing on niche relevance, quality content, and fair pricing. Our AI matches based on multiple factors beyond just domain authority - topical relevance and audience alignment often matter more than raw metrics. **Do I need a minimum domain authority to participate?** No minimum domain authority is required. We believe in giving all quality websites a chance to participate. Our AI evaluates multiple factors including content quality, user engagement, niche relevance, and growth potential. Many successful partnerships happen between sites with different authority levels but strong topical alignment. ### Costs & ROI **How much should I expect to spend to see meaningful results?** Costs vary by industry and goals, but most users see meaningful results starting with $200-500 per month. Our platform offers transparent pricing, and you can start small and scale up. Unlike agencies charging $3000+ monthly, you have full control over your budget and can see exactly where every dollar goes. **What's the typical ROI from using your platform vs hiring an agency?** Platform users typically see 3-5x better ROI compared to traditional agencies because you eliminate agency markup and have direct control. While agencies often charge $150-300 per link, our platform enables you to acquire similar quality links for $30-80 each. Plus, you can also earn money by selling your own links. **Are there any hidden costs or fees I should know about?** We believe in complete transparency. Our only fees are: a small platform transaction fee (typically 5-10% of link price) and optional premium features like priority matching or advanced analytics. There are no setup fees, monthly minimums, or hidden charges. You only pay for successful transactions. **What if I spend money but don't get quality links?** Every transaction is protected by our quality guarantee. If a link doesn't meet the agreed specifications or gets removed early, you're entitled to a refund or replacement. We also provide pre-purchase quality scoring and let you approve placement details before payment is released to the seller. ### Competition **Won't everyone else in my industry be using this too?** While the platform is growing, the internet has millions of websites and endless linking opportunities. Our AI specifically finds opportunities your competitors might miss, including emerging sites and cross-industry relevance. Plus, when you also sell links, you benefit from the platform's growth rather than just competing with it. **How do I compete against bigger companies with larger budgets?** Our platform levels the playing field by giving you access to the same high-quality opportunities as large companies, but at better prices. You can also leverage niche relevance, local targeting, and long-tail keyword strategies where smaller budgets can be more effective than broad, expensive campaigns. **Is my niche too small/competitive for your platform to work?** Both small niches and competitive markets can succeed on our platform. Small niches often have better conversion rates and less competition for quality links. Competitive markets have more opportunities and higher link values. Our AI adapts strategies to your specific market conditions and finds opportunities others miss. ### Expectations **What types of businesses or websites WON'T succeed on your platform?** Sites with poor content quality, those in prohibited industries (gambling, adult, etc.), or websites that violate search engine guidelines typically don't succeed. Also, businesses expecting overnight results or those unwilling to invest time in creating linkable content may find limited success. We're honest about fit during onboarding. **How many links should I realistically expect to build per month?** This depends on your budget and industry, but typical users successfully complete 5-20 link transactions per month. Quality matters more than quantity - 5 highly relevant, authoritative links often outperform 20 mediocre ones. Our AI helps you find the optimal balance of quantity and quality for your specific goals. **What industries or niches have the most/least success?** Tech, health, finance, and business services typically see strong results due to high commercial value and abundant opportunities. Local services, e-commerce, and educational sites also perform well. Very narrow B2B niches might have fewer opportunities but often see higher conversion rates. We provide industry-specific success benchmarks during signup. ### Deals **How long does it typically take to complete a link exchange/purchase?** Most transactions complete within 3-7 business days. Simple link purchases are fastest (1-3 days), while custom content creation might take 5-7 days. Our platform includes milestone tracking and automatic reminders to keep things moving. Rush options are available for time-sensitive campaigns. **What if I don't like the content where my link will be placed?** You have approval rights over link placement before finalizing any transaction. Sellers must show you the exact content, context, and anchor text before you approve payment release. If you're not satisfied with the placement quality or context, you can request revisions or cancel the transaction. **Can I revise or cancel a deal if I change my mind?** Yes, you can cancel transactions before work begins with no penalty. After work starts, cancellation terms depend on progress made, but we always mediate fairly. Most sellers are accommodating with reasonable revision requests. Our escrow system protects both parties during the negotiation process. ### Strategy **Is this just a short-term tactic or a sustainable strategy?** Link building through relationship building (which our platform facilitates) is a fundamental, long-term SEO strategy. Unlike manipulative tactics, our approach builds genuine connections and creates lasting value. Many users develop ongoing partnerships through our platform that benefit them for years. **How does this fit with my overall marketing strategy?** Link building should complement your content marketing, social media, and PR efforts. Our platform integrates well with existing strategies by amplifying your content's reach and building authority that supports all your marketing channels. We provide guidance on integrating platform activities with broader marketing goals. **What happens if Google changes their algorithm?** We continuously monitor algorithm updates and adapt our quality standards accordingly. Because we focus on natural, relevant link building rather than manipulative tactics, our users typically benefit from algorithm updates rather than being penalized. We also provide guidance on adapting strategies to algorithm changes. ### Essentials **What types of link building can I do on the platform?** You can build various types of high-quality links including contextual backlinks within relevant content, guest post placements, resource page listings, LinkedIn profile links and assertions, and niche-specific directory submissions. Our platform supports all white-hat link building methods, with AI-powered matching ensuring you find opportunities that align with your industry and target audience. **How does the AI matching system work?** Our AI analyzes multiple factors including domain authority, topical relevance, audience demographics, content quality, and link placement context to match you with the most valuable opportunities. Whether you're buying, selling, or exchanging, the AI ensures compatibility between parties, helping you discover high-quality prospects you might never find manually while saving time on research and outreach. **What guarantees do you provide?** We provide comprehensive protection including link placement guarantees (links stay live for the agreed duration), quality assurance (all domains are vetted for authority and relevance), secure payment processing with escrow protection, dispute resolution support, and money-back guarantees if deliverables don't meet agreed specifications. Our platform prioritizes trust and transparency in every transaction. **How do I get started on 3way.social?** Getting started is simple: create your account, set up your profile with your website details and preferences, browse available opportunities using our AI-powered discovery, communicate directly with potential partners through our messaging system, and complete transactions with built-in payment protection. Our intuitive interface makes it easy whether you're new to link building or an experienced SEO professional. **Is the platform safe for my website's SEO?** Yes, we prioritize white-hat, Google-compliant link building practices. All opportunities are vetted for quality and relevance, ensuring natural link patterns that benefit your SEO. Our AI matching prevents low-quality or spammy connections, and we provide guidelines to help you maintain a healthy, diverse backlink profile that search engines value. **What are the costs involved?** Our platform operates on transparent, fair pricing with no hidden fees. You only pay for the links you purchase, plus a small platform fee for facilitating secure transactions and providing AI matching services. Sellers keep the majority of their earnings. We believe in equitable pricing that benefits both buyers and sellers in the link building ecosystem.