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Hire a Link Builder | Link Building/Outreach Specialist
A link builder earns links from relevant, credible websites to strengthen a site's authority. I research targets, build the asset or angle worth linking to, run personal outreach and log every placement. I have delivered link building within SEO programmes. It suits sites with good content but few referring sites.
Pricing is scoped to each project. Book a call and I will tell you what yours involves.
- 10 yearsin digital growth
- 4 marketsUK, Australia, USA and Bangladesh
- 30-60-90day plan with a written checkpoint
- 1 callto scope your project
The role
What a link builder does and what you get
As your link builder, I will audit your link profile and your competitors' links, build a target list of relevant sites and journalists and write personal outreach and follow up properly. I work hands-on: I do the work myself, inside your accounts and files, and show you the output every week.
Before
Your content is good but competitors with weaker pages outrank you because they have more links from trusted sites.
With me as your link builder
- Audit your link profile and your competitors' links
- Build a target list of relevant sites and journalists
- Write personal outreach and follow up properly
- Report every link earned with the page and anchor used
Pricing
How pricing works
The cost of hiring a link builder depends on the industry difficulty and the quality of sites you need, whether an asset must be created to earn links, the number of channels or platforms involved, the size of the team I work with, how long we work together and how quickly you need results. I scope every engagement to your situation and do not publish rates, so you pay only for the work your business needs.
What changes the scope
Industry difficulty and the quality of sites you needWhether an asset must be created to earn linksThe number of channels or platformsTeam size and who needs to be managedLength of the engagementHow fast you need results
- Project
A defined piece of link builder work with a start, an end and agreed deliverables.
- Monthly retainer
Ongoing link builder work with a fixed monthly scope, reviewed every month.
- Fractional or part-time
A set number of days or hours each week, with me working inside your team.
Freelancer vs agency vs in-house for link builder work
| Option | Speed | Control | Accountability | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (me) | Starts within days of agreeing scope | Direct access to the person doing the work | One named person answers for results | Scale up or down by month |
| Agency | Slower to start; account and delivery teams | Work passes through several people | Shared across a team and account manager | Fixed packages and notice periods |
| In-house hire | Slowest: recruiting and onboarding first | Full day-to-day control | Direct line manager, but one person covers many tasks | Long-term commitment, harder to change |
Where to hire
Where to hire a link builder: freelancer, agency, platform or in-house
You can hire a link builder through a marketplace, an agency, a specialist platform or directly. An SEO consultant decides where links matter in the wider plan; a link builder does the outreach itself and reports what was earned.
What to look for
Skills and portfolio to look for
Look for evidence of the skills the work needs, not a general portfolio. For link builder work that means Ahrefs and Semrush, email outreach, a tracking sheet and Search Console, and results you can verify.
The stack
Ahrefs and Semrushemail outreacha tracking sheetSearch Console
How hiring me works
How my hiring process works
Hiring me works in three steps: a brief, a short trial on a defined piece of work, then deliverables on a set schedule. You see how I work before committing to a longer engagement.
- Brief and first output
Audit the profile and agree the pages that need links.
- Review and adjust
Build the target list and send the first outreach.
- Steady delivery
Report links earned and replies, and refine the angle.
Proof
Case studies with numbers
These are real projects from my own records, with the first number shown exactly as it is reported in the full case study.
Interview questions
Interview questions to ask any link builder
Ask these before you hire anyone, including me. The point is to hear how they think and what they would do first.
- 01
Ask for the sites they have earned links from, not just numbers.
- 02
Ask what they refuse to do, such as buying links.
- 03
Ask what they would do in the first week if you hired them today.
Before the call
What to prepare before the call
Bring these to the call so we can scope the work in one conversation.
What to prepare before the call
- Pages that most need authority
- Any existing assets such as data or guides
- Competitors you want to catch
- Past link building and its outcome
Next step
Hire me: scope, availability and next step
If this matches your situation, the next step is a short call. I will ask about your goal, your current set-up and your timing, then confirm whether I am the right link builder for the job.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on scope, timing and fit. Pricing is always scoped to your project.
What does a link builder do?
As your link builder, I audit your link profile and your competitors' links, build a target list of relevant sites and journalists, write personal outreach and follow up properly and report every link earned with the page and anchor used. I do the work myself and show you the output every week.
How much does it cost to hire a link builder?
Cost depends on the industry difficulty and the quality of sites you need, whether an asset must be created to earn links, the number of channels or platforms, team size, engagement length and how quickly you need results. I scope each project individually instead of quoting a standard rate. Book a Call for a scoped quote and I will tell you exactly what your situation involves.
Freelance link builder vs agency: which is better?
An SEO consultant decides where links matter in the wider plan; a link builder does the outreach itself and reports what was earned. A freelancer gives you direct access and flexible commitment; an agency adds a larger bench. Tell me what you need on a call and I will say honestly which suits you.
When should I hire a link builder?
Hire a link builder when your content is good but competitors with weaker pages outrank you because they have more links from trusted sites. If that sounds familiar, a short call is enough to confirm whether the role fits or whether something simpler would do.
What should I ask before hiring a link builder?
Ask for the sites they have earned links from, not just numbers. Ask what they refuse to do, such as buying links. Their answers matter less than whether they answer plainly, with specifics you can check. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation.
How long until I see results from a link builder?
Timing depends on your starting point and the channel. In the first 30 days I audit the profile and agree the pages that need links. By day 60 I build the target list and send the first outreach. By day 90 I report links earned and replies, and refine the angle. We agree these checkpoints before work starts.
Where can I hire one (Upwork, Fiverr, direct)?
You can hire through marketplaces such as Upwork or Fiverr, through a specialist platform, or directly. Marketplaces make comparison easy; hiring direct gives you a shorter route to the person doing the work. I take direct enquiries: book a call, describe the scope, and I will say whether I am the right fit.
Hourly vs monthly retainer pricing?
Hourly suits small, uncertain tasks; a monthly retainer suits ongoing work with a steady scope; a fixed project suits a defined deliverable. I choose the model with you, based on the industry difficulty and the quality of sites you need and how long the work runs. Book a Call and I will recommend one; there is no standard rate card.
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