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Perfect question from someone who is really one step away from the leap. The problem is not how much to charge for backlinks, but how to position yourself. If you continue to sell “links”, they will pay you as a supplier; if you sell “guaranteed editorial mentions on DR75+ sites”, they will pay you as a consultant. I would take $200-400 per link if it is a quality HARO, but with a solid brand positioning you can reach $800 without difficulty.
Create a showcase mini-site with 3-4 case studies and directly contact medium-large SEO agencies offering white-labels: it’s the quickest way to go from underpaid freelancer to sought-after partner.
