The BacklinkBot Sample Backlink Report
Every done-for-you order ends with a backlink report like this one — each directory we submitted to, its live status, real Domain Rating, dofollow status, and a proof link to your listing. Below is an anonymized example, plus exactly how we build it.
20
directories in this sample
17
live so far
6
dofollow links
~2 weeks
typical full turnaround
| Directory | DR | Link | Status | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub | 96 | dofollow | Live | link |
| SourceForge | 93 | dofollow | Live | link |
| G2 | 92 | nofollow | In review | — |
| Product Hunt | 91 | dofollow | Live | link |
| Capterra | 91 | nofollow | In review | — |
| Crunchbase | 91 | nofollow | Live | link |
| Hacker News | 91 | nofollow | Live | link |
| Wellfound (AngelList) | 90 | nofollow | Live | link |
| GetApp | 89 | nofollow | Live | link |
| AlternativeTo | 89 | nofollow | Live | link |
| DEV Community | 89 | nofollow | Live | link |
| Software Advice | 85 | nofollow | Live | link |
| TrustRadius | 84 | nofollow | In review | — |
| StackShare | 82 | nofollow | Live | link |
| Hashnode | 82 | nofollow | Live | link |
| F6S | 81 | nofollow | Live | link |
| Crozdesk | 70 | dofollow | Live | link |
| Future Tools | 70 | nofollow | Live | link |
| Uneed | 62 | dofollow | Live | link |
| Launching Next | 56 | dofollow | Live | link |
Real names, real Domain Rating scores — pulled from our own 1,011+ directory database. This specific mix is illustrative, not a real customer's order.
What's inside every report
A BacklinkBot report is not a spreadsheet of directory names — it's a verifiable record of work actually done. Every row carries five pieces of information:
Directory + Domain Rating
The exact directory we submitted to, with its real Ahrefs Domain Rating at the time of submission — not an estimate.
Dofollow or nofollow
Flagged honestly. Nofollow doesn't mean worthless — it still builds a citation and referral traffic — but we never hide which is which.
Live status
Live, in review, or (rarely) rejected. Directories with manual review queues can take longer, and we track that instead of marking everything "done" prematurely.
Proof link
A direct link to your live listing on each directory, so you can verify every submission yourself — nothing in the report asks you to take our word for it.
How we build the report
- 1
Manual submission, directory by directory
A real person fills out each directory's actual form — name, tagline, description, category, logo — following that specific directory's rules. Nothing is bulk-submitted or automated.
- 2
Status tracking as each one processes
Some directories approve instantly; others (G2, Capterra, TrustRadius in the sample above) run manual review queues that take longer. We check back and update status rather than reporting a submission as "done" the moment we click submit.
- 3
A verification pass before delivery
Before your report goes out, we re-check every "Live" row to confirm the listing is actually up and the proof link resolves — not just that we submitted it once.
- 4
Delivered to your dashboard
The finished report lands in your BacklinkBot dashboard, viewable anytime, with every proof link a click away.
How to read your report
"Pending" isn't a problem. Some of the highest-DR directories (G2, Capterra, TrustRadius) intentionally review every submission by hand, which can take longer than a typical directory. A pending row means we're still working it, not that something went wrong.
Nofollow doesn't mean low-value. Directories like Hacker News, Crunchbase, and G2 use nofollow links as policy, independent of who's listed. A nofollow placement on a DR 90+ site still delivers a real brand citation, referral traffic, and visibility to AI search tools that crawl these directories.
DR is a snapshot, not a promise. The Domain Rating shown is the directory's score at submission time — these sites earn and lose authority over time, same as any site, including yours.
What happens after you get the report
The report isn't a one-time email that disappears into your inbox. It lives in your BacklinkBot dashboard permanently, next to the project it belongs to, so you can come back to it whenever you need a proof link — for an investor update, a co-founder who wants to see the work, or just to double-check a listing months later.
If a directory later takes your listing down, changes its link policy, or you spot something that looks wrong, message us and we'll look into it. Submissions are a one-time, non-refundable service by design (see our refund policy), but we still stand behind the accuracy of what we report — if we said a directory is live and it demonstrably isn't, that's on us to fix or explain.
Most customers also use the report as a checklist for what's left. If you bought a Starter package (100+ directories) and later want broader coverage, the report shows exactly which directories are already covered, so a Pro or Elite top-up never re-submits the same ones twice.
How this compares to a DIY submission log
Nothing stops you from building this yourself — our directory database and self-serve tracker are free to use for exactly that. The difference this report captures is time and verification: submitting to 100+ directories by hand typically takes 15-20 hours spread across category research, writing per-directory descriptions, and rechecking approval status days or weeks later. The report above is what that same work looks like once it's done for you — every row already researched, submitted, and checked, with the proof link already in hand instead of something you'd have to track down yourself directory by directory.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real customer's report?
No — it's an anonymized example built from real directories in our own database (real names, real Domain Rating scores), spanning the DR range a Starter package actually covers. Your real report will reflect the exact directories chosen for your product's category.
Why are some directories still 'Pending' in the sample?
Several high-DR directories (G2, Capterra, TrustRadius) run their own manual review queues that can take longer than a typical directory's automated approval. We track these and update your report as each one goes live — pending isn't a failure, it's a normal part of the process.
Why is a high-DR directory sometimes nofollow?
Many high-authority sites (G2, Capterra, Crunchbase, Hacker News) intentionally use nofollow links regardless of who's listed — that's their policy, not a sign of a weak submission. A nofollow listing on a DR 90+ site still builds a real brand citation, referral traffic, and AI-search visibility, even without direct link equity.
How long does it take to get the full report?
We typically start submitting within 48 hours of your intake form, and most of a Starter package (100+ directories) reaches live status within about two weeks — individual directory review times vary beyond that.
What happens after I get the report?
It stays accessible in your dashboard permanently, so you can revisit proof links anytime. If anything looks off or a directory later removes a listing, message us and we'll investigate.
Does the report include directories that were rejected?
Yes, if a directory rejects a submission for a fixable reason (wrong category, missing info) we retry once with corrections. If it's still rejected, we report that honestly rather than hiding it or padding the count with a substitute.
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