The Backlink Exchange is a network where Outrank users exchange high-quality backlinks. When you enable it, relevant links to your website are placed in other users' articles, and in return, your articles include links to other participants. You enable it in your dashboard and your Domain Rating starts growing.

Each article is analyzed for context and relevance to find the most natural placement for backlinks. Links are inserted within the article text, not in footers or sidebars. This ensures every backlink looks organic and provides real SEO value.

Yes. Your website is matched with articles that are topically relevant to your industry and content. We analyze your domain, target audience, and content to ensure backlinks are placed in contextually appropriate articles, maximizing their SEO impact.

You earn credits by hosting backlinks from other users in your articles. You spend credits to get backlinks placed in other users' articles. Websites with higher Domain Rating earn more credits per hosted link. Credits reset daily, so there's a steady flow of link exchange opportunities.

Domain Rating improvements depend on the volume and quality of backlinks you receive. Most users start seeing measurable improvements within 2-4 weeks of enabling the exchange. The more articles you generate, the more credits you earn, and the faster your Domain Rating grows.

Yes, the Backlink Exchange is included with every Outrank subscription at no extra cost. Simply enable it in your dashboard settings and you're part of the network.

Verification checks run regularly to ensure all backlinks remain live. If a backlink is removed or the host article is deleted, it's detected and the credits are adjusted accordingly. You'll be notified of any changes through your dashboard.