The #1 Self-Serve Guest Posting Service with 0% Middleman Markups
Skip the package price. Pick sites from 98,000+ verified listings, see each publisher's DA, DR, organic traffic and price, and order directly from the publisher.
Guest posting service vs. buying direct
A managed guest posting service picks the sites and pitches them for you, and its package price includes the agency's margin. On GuestPostOn you choose from 98,000+ verified sites with their metrics in front of you and pay the publisher's own price (median $45), with a 0% broker fee.
How Agencies Turn a $50 Link into a $250 Invoice
Traditional guest posting agencies act as middlemen: they buy placements directly from publishers for $50, bundle them into opaque tiers, and charge you $250+. On GuestPostOn, you bypass the middleman, negotiate directly with the publisher, and pay the real price with 0% markup.
Guest Posting Services Compared: Traditional Agencies vs. GuestPostOn
Why pay $250 for a link when you can get the exact same publisher placement for $50 directly on GuestPostOn with 0% broker fee?
| Feature & Metric | GuestPostOn (Marketplace) | FATJOE (Agency) | Outreach Labs | Stan Ventures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Placement (DA 40+) | $50 – $70 (Direct publisher rate) | $250+ per placement | $220+ per placement | $240+ per placement |
| Broker / Agency Markup | 0% Middleman Markup | 300% – 500% markup | 250% – 400% markup | 300% – 450% markup |
| Domain Transparency (See URL Before Paying) | 100% Upfront (Full URLs & metrics shown) | Blind list (Domain hidden until ordered) | Blind list / Extra fee for pre-approval | Blind tier matching |
| Direct Publisher Communication | Direct pitch & chat with site owner | No (Agency support tickets only) | No (Intermediary rep only) | No (Account manager only) |
| Verified Third-Party Metrics | Live Moz DA, Ahrefs DR, Semrush Traffic | Basic DA/DR tier claim only | Basic DR / Traffic estimates | Internal scoring / DA claim |
| Average Turnaround Time (TAT) | 24 – 72 hours | 14 – 28 business days | 14 – 21 business days | 20 – 30 business days |
| Live Inventory Selection | 98,000+ verified websites in 59 niches | ~2,500 – 4,000 partner sites | ~2,000 – 3,500 partner sites | ~3,000 partner sites |
| Placement & Dofollow Guarantee | Permanent live URL or 100% refund | 12-month replacement policy | 12-month replacement policy | 12-month replacement policy |
* Competitor pricing and turnaround times are based on publicly listed standard packages for DA 40+ placements as of 2026. GuestPostOn connects buyers directly to website publishers with zero platform markups.
What Publishers Charge Directly
- DA 1–9
- $50
- median publisher price
- DA 10–25
- $45
- median publisher price
- DA 26–40
- $40
- median publisher price
- DA 41–55
- $40
- median publisher price
- DA 56–70
- $45
- median publisher price
- DA 71+
- $50
- median publisher price
Computed daily from publisher-set prices. Full index at guest post pricing statistics.
How Self-Serve Guest Posting Works
- 1
Pick sites
Filter verified listings by niche, DA, DR, traffic, price and turnaround.
- 2
Check fit
Review each site's metrics, guidelines and link type before you pitch.
- 3
Contact
Message the publisher with your topic; ask about writing if you need it.
- 4
Publish
Deliver the article, pay the publisher's price and get the live URL.
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Sites You Can Order From Today
Highest authority first, with the publisher's own price. Or browse the full guest posting sites list.
| Website | Niche | DA / DR | Monthly Traffic | Turnaround | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nytimes.com | Affiliate Marketing | DA 95 · DR 94 | 180,325,400/mo | 48 hours | $2,500 | View site → |
| medium.com | Business & Management | DA 95 · DR 94 | 19,153,706/mo | 24 hours | $25 | View site → |
| dropbox.com | Software & SaaS | DA 95 · DR 94 | 4,835,120/mo | 48 hours | $120 | View site → |
| ok.ru | Entertainment & Pop Culture | DA 95 · DR 92 | 4,034,963/mo | 72 hours | $120 | View site → |
| archive.org | Education, Academics & E-Learning | DA 94 · DR 93 | 9,475,390/mo | 24 hours | $65 | View site → |
| 4shared.com | Technology | DA 94 · DR 81 | 112,095/mo | 1 week | $40 | View site → |
| forbes.com | Business & Management | DA 94 | — | 24 hours | $40 | View site → |
| canva.com | Art & Graphic Design | DA 93 · DR 93 | 271,559,360/mo | 1 week | $75 | View site → |
| quora.com | Education, Academics & E-Learning | DA 93 · DR 91 | 100,669,000/mo | 1 week | $90 | View site → |
| ameblo.jp | Digital Marketing | DA 93 · DR 93 | 20,445,914/mo | 72 hours | $45 | View site → |
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