I built a $5 backlink directory to make SEO affordable for everyone

Hey Indie Hackers

One of the biggest headaches I’ve had while working on my projects is SEO. Everyone says “backlinks are the #1 ranking factor”, but actually getting them is:

💸 Expensive (agencies charge hundreds or thousands per link)

⏳ Time-consuming (endless cold emails, most ignored)

❌ Risky (sketchy link farms, expired links, short-lived wins)

So I decided to build something ridiculously simple: LinkMySite.app 🚀

👉 For $5, you:

Add your website link

Pick your category & anchor text

Write a short description

Instantly get a permanent DoFollow backlink in a curated directory

No subscriptions, no upsells, no tricks. Just an easy, affordable way to strengthen your SEO without breaking the bank.

I’d love feedback from this community:

Would you use something like this to kickstart SEO for your projects?

What would make it even more valuable to you as a founder or indie hacker?

Happy to answer questions about how I set it up, and I’d also love to hear your backlink-building strategies.