'If the backlink is from a DA 75 site with Forbes and Amazon links, it must be good, right?'
That’s what I thought too—until I looked closer.
Intro
I’ve always been skeptical of cheap SEO gigs, especially on Fiverr. But after reading Brian Dean’s article on link building services, I started thinking:
'Okay, but what exactly makes these links bad? Sometimes, the metrics look even better than high-end SEO agency links.'
So I reached out to a few Fiverr sellers to take a closer look. One of them offered me a guest post on a DA 75 site—MarketBusinessNews.com—for just $25.
That’s when I knew I had to investigate. I dug into real Fiverr backlink offers, audited the domains, and followed the data wherever it led me.
And what I found was quite surprising.
The Metrics Look Great—At First
When you search for backlink services on Fiverr, you’ll quickly find gigs that promise the world: high authority domains, dofollow links, white hat strategies, and more.
These services often highlight metrics like:
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DA 75+
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25,000+ referring domains
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Backlinks from major outlets like Amazon, Forbes, and even the New York Times
On paper, these offers sound like the real deal.
In fact, one of the domains that came up in my own conversations—MarketBusinessNews.com—perfectly fits this profile.
At first glance, it looks like a real, active business publication. So what’s the issue?
What I Found in the Audit
I ran a full audit of MarketBusinessNews.com, and the numbers told a very different story.
Despite having over 199,000 backlinks and a Domain Authority of 75, the site currently receives zero organic traffic.
I then checked how many of its pages are even indexed in Google:
Only a handful of pages showed up—some dating back to 2018. Most of the site appears to be invisible to search engines.
That’s not a sign of healthy SEO.
How Did This Happen?
Looking at the site’s history, it used to perform fairly well. Traffic was growing steadily up until late 2021.
Then, traffic collapsed. Likely due to a Google core update or a manual penalty. Sometime after that, the site began appearing in Fiverr backlink gig offerings—priced as low as $25 per link.
From that point on, its backlink profile changed drastically.
Over two-thirds of its backlinks now come from extremely low-authority sites. This is a red flag. It strongly resembles what Google considers a link farm or PBN.
Don’t Be Fooled by High DA
This experience taught me something crucial:
A high DA alone means nothing if the site is penalized, deindexed, or trafficked by bots.
Google in 2025 isn’t easily tricked. It’s no longer about surface-level stats.
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The algorithm now evaluates:
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Link placement and context
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Site indexation
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Real human engagement
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Content trustworthiness
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Historical reputation
So when considering any backlink offer—especially from marketplaces like Fiverr—ask yourself:
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Is the domain actually indexed in Google?
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Does it receive real organic traffic?
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Are the referring domains clean and trustworthy?
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Has the site recently changed ownership or been repurposed for backlinks?
Conclusion
The problem with Fiverr backlinks isn’t always the platform itself. It’s that most buyers never verify the real SEO value of the domains being offered.
And many sellers aren’t transparent about how decayed—or manipulated—those domains really are.
I didn’t just take Brian Dean’s word for it—I tested it. And now I see exactly why he gave the warning he did. If a Fiverr backlink looks flawless on paper, that might be the clearest red flag of all.
In SEO, shortcuts that look too clean usually come with hidden costs. And sometimes, those costs don’t show up until it’s too late.
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