> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.trysight.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Free Links Directory

> A curated catalog of free, high-authority sites where you can submit your site to earn backlinks — no credits required.

## Overview

The **Free links** directory is a hand-curated catalog of reputable, high-authority websites — directories, communities, and listing sites — where you can **submit your site for free** to earn backlinks. It's the simplest, lowest-cost way to start building domain authority.

Find it under **Collaboration → Free links** (`app.trysight.ai/collaboration?tab=free-links`).

> [!NOTE]
>
> Free links is the successor to the old **Backlinks** page. The old `/backlinks` URL now redirects here.

This directory is **separate from the [Collaboration network](https://docs.trysight.ai/collaboration/overview.md)**: there are no AI credits, no escrow, and no AI drafting involved. You submit to each site yourself, on your own time.

## Browsing the directory

Each entry shows:

* **Site name and URL**
* **Domain Rating (DR)** — the site's authority, powered by Ahrefs (higher is stronger)
* **Link type** — **DOFOLLOW** (passes authority) or **NOFOLLOW** (still valuable for referral traffic and discovery)
* **Category/type** — directory, community, profile, etc.

Use the controls at the top to:

* **Search** by name
* **Filter** by type, and toggle **Dofollow only**
* **Sort** by DR, name, or type
* **Export CSV** to work through the list in a spreadsheet

Click **View details** on any row to open submission guidance for that site.

## How to use it

**1. Pick a site**

Start with the highest-DR **dofollow** sites that fit your niche. A handful of strong, relevant links beats dozens of low-quality ones.

**2. Sign up & submit**

Open the site, create an account if needed, and submit your site following the details in the **View details** panel.

**3. Earn authority**

As your submissions go live, you accumulate backlinks that help build your domain authority over time.

## Dofollow vs. nofollow

* **Dofollow** links pass "link equity" (authority) from the host site to yours — these have the most direct SEO value.
* **Nofollow** links don't pass authority directly, but they still drive referral traffic, aid discovery, and make for a natural-looking, diverse backlink profile.

A healthy backlink profile includes both. Don't skip a relevant, high-traffic site just because it's nofollow.

## Plan availability

The Free links directory is included with any **active subscription or trial** — the same access gate as the [Collaboration network](https://docs.trysight.ai/collaboration/overview.md).

## Related

* [Collaboration Network](https://docs.trysight.ai/collaboration/overview.md) — trade placements with other Sight AI sites using credits
* [Outreach Opportunities](https://docs.trysight.ai/ai-visibility/outreach-opportunities.md) — AI email outreach to external publishers


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