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# 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 · 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
- [Referral program](https://3way.social/referral-program/): Members earn 10 credits when an invited member's first deal is approved and a 50% revenue share on every credit purchase that member makes
- [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
All of them on one page: https://3way.social/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.
- [Backlink Price Calculator](https://3way.social/tools/backlink-price-calculator/): Work out what a backlink costs in dollars or euros from the site's DR, traffic, spam score and niche, with the same formula 3way uses in every deal.
- [Google Backlink Checker](https://3way.social/tools/google-backlink-checker/): See your backlinks the way Google does. Upload your Search Console links export and get linking sites, trends and anchors in one report, free and private.
- [Anchor Text Checker](https://3way.social/tools/anchor-text-checker/): Paste or upload your anchor texts and compare your branded, exact match and generic ratios with natural link profiles. Free, and it runs in your browser.
## SaaS
- [SaaS link building](https://3way.social/saas/): 3way.social is a link building marketplace for SaaS companies. AI matching finds pages across 14,000+ member sites that already cover your topic, you approve each placement, and credits stay in escrow until the link is live. Done-for-you SaaS packages start at $1,250 for 5 links, delivered in 15 to 20 days.
- [Marketing and sales tools](https://3way.social/saas/marketing-sales-tools/): Win "best CRM" and "Mailchimp alternatives" searches. Packages $1,250 for 5 links, $2,200 for 8 and $3,750 for 12.
- [Developer tools](https://3way.social/saas/developer-tools/): Win "Heroku alternatives" and "best API monitoring tools" searches. Packages $1,250 for 5 links, $2,200 for 8 and $3,750 for 12.
- [HR and recruiting software](https://3way.social/saas/hr-recruiting/): Win "BambooHR alternatives" and "best applicant tracking system" searches. Packages $1,300 for 5 links, $2,300 for 8 and $3,600 for 12.
- [Fintech and accounting software](https://3way.social/saas/fintech-accounting/): Win "QuickBooks alternatives" and "best invoicing software" searches. Packages $1,950 for 5 links, $3,300 for 8 and $5,400 for 12.
- [E-commerce tools and apps](https://3way.social/saas/ecommerce-tools/): Win "Klaviyo alternatives" and "best Shopify apps for reviews" searches. Packages $975 for 5 links, $1,600 for 8 and $2,700 for 12.
- [AI tools](https://3way.social/saas/ai-tools/): Win "best AI writing tools" and "Jasper alternatives" searches. Packages $1,250 for 5 links, $2,200 for 8 and $3,750 for 12.
- [Vertical SaaS](https://3way.social/saas/vertical-saas/): Win "best salon booking software" and "best property management software" searches. Packages $1,250 for 5 links, $2,200 for 8 and $3,750 for 12.
- [Productivity and collaboration tools](https://3way.social/saas/productivity-collaboration/): Win "Notion alternatives" and "Asana vs Monday" searches. Packages $1,250 for 5 links, $2,200 for 8 and $3,750 for 12.
## 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/)
