The web was supposed to flow smoothly - sites linking to each other in natural, contextual ways for the reader.
But link building today feels broken: People are hesitant to give outbound links
- Backlinks disappear quietly after a few weeks.
- Paying $200+ for a single link has become the norm.
- Many people resort to PBNs (Private Blog Networks) - because real sites hesitate to link out, fearing “authority leaks.”
I’m building Linkbazaar to offer a healthier, fair alternative:
- Credits system -> Earn credits by linking out, spend them to get links from other sites you want.
- No forced swaps -> Give to one site, receive from another.
- AI topic suggestions -> Ensures backlinks stay contextual and natural.
- Auto-verification -> Links are checked automatically so they don’t just vanish.
Instead of chasing shady swaps or relying on PBNs, the idea is to create a community-driven trade system where backlinks become credible, transparent, and actually useful to the reader.
https://www.linkbazaar.app
My ask:
- Would this solve a real pain for you? Is it still a thing in the age of AI?
- If you’ve used or considered PBNs, would a credits system make you switch?
- What’s the biggest blocker that would stop you from using something like this?
- Would you be open to give outbound link if it flows contextually
Any feedback - positive or critical - would really help me validate this 🙏