How to get a backlink from 9Sites
Backlink signals
Editorial estimates for comparing this provider.
- Dofollow links Can pass equity
- Yes : We set this after checking whether the recommended backlink method on this provider typically outputs a dofollow link in the page HTML. If attributes vary by page type, we use the realistic default for that path and explain the nuance in the guide.
- Authority rating Editorial estimate
- 18/100 : We score the actual backlink surface—not the provider homepage—using Domain Authority when available, otherwise a conservative Backlink Badger editorial estimate. This approximate comparison number may not match third-party tools or the live page's real strength.
- Spam rating Lower is better
- 6/100 : We use spam score when we have a defensible value for the relevant domain or surface, otherwise a conservative Backlink Badger editorial estimate from platform quality and spam patterns. Treat it as an approximate comparison guide, not a guarantee of how search engines evaluate the site.
- Acquisition difficulty Lower is easier
- 42/100 : Backlink Badger assigns this 0–100 score from editorial review of signup friction, content requirements, approval gates, and account trust for the recommended path. It is an approximate comparison estimate, not a measured difficulty metric.
- Time estimate Typical setup
- ~25 min : We estimate the minimum minutes a prepared user needs to sign up, set up, and publish or submit the backlink, including obvious waiting steps we can reasonably predict. This Backlink Badger estimate is approximate—your first attempt or extra verification may take longer.
- Free option No required spend
- Yes : We mark Yes when the recommended backlink path can be completed without paying the provider for access, placement, or a required plan. If only paid tiers unlock the link, or payment is commonly required in practice, we mark No.
We set this after checking whether the recommended backlink method on this provider typically outputs a dofollow link in the page HTML. If attributes vary by page type, we use the realistic default for that path and explain the nuance in the guide.
We score the actual backlink surface—not the provider homepage—using Domain Authority when available, otherwise a conservative Backlink Badger editorial estimate. This approximate comparison number may not match third-party tools or the live page's real strength.
We use spam score when we have a defensible value for the relevant domain or surface, otherwise a conservative Backlink Badger editorial estimate from platform quality and spam patterns. Treat it as an approximate comparison guide, not a guarantee of how search engines evaluate the site.
Backlink Badger assigns this 0–100 score from editorial review of signup friction, content requirements, approval gates, and account trust for the recommended path. It is an approximate comparison estimate, not a measured difficulty metric.
We estimate the minimum minutes a prepared user needs to sign up, set up, and publish or submit the backlink, including obvious waiting steps we can reasonably predict. This Backlink Badger estimate is approximate—your first attempt or extra verification may take longer.
We mark Yes when the recommended backlink path can be completed without paying the provider for access, placement, or a required plan. If only paid tiers unlock the link, or payment is commonly required in practice, we mark No.
9Sites works as a backlink source when your site is a real, finished website that fits one of its directory categories. The recommended path is the regular directory submission: it is free, but still reviewed by an editor before the listing appears.
Steps
- Open the 9Sites submission form and read the submission rules before filling anything in.
- Choose Regular Links (free) unless you specifically want the paid premium placement above regular links. The page lists premium placement as a $15.95 one-time fee.
- Pick the most relevant category from the long category dropdown. Do not force a site into a broad category if a closer niche exists.
- Enter the direct website URL, a properly capitalized title, a short English description, your name, and your email address.
- Submit the form and wait for review. After approval, confirm the listing appears on a public category page or the latest-listing page and that the URL points to the correct destination.
Public examples on the latest listings page and category pages show ordinary outbound links with no visible nofollow, ugc, or sponsored token in the anchor markup. That makes the accepted directory listing dofollow-looking, but approval is not automatic: 9Sites says it rejects affiliate-only sites, mirror sites, pornographic sites, under-construction pages, redirect URLs, and submissions with poor grammar or improper casing.
Use this for a legitimate site that belongs in a directory. Do not submit a doorway page or a thin affiliate page; even if it gets through, that is the kind of listing most likely to be removed later.
Provider overview
9Sites is a human-edited general web directory with public category pages and latest-listing pages. A submitted site can receive a direct outbound listing link after review, with a free regular option and a paid premium placement option.
Minimum requirements to get a backlink from 9Sites
- Website ready for review
- English title and description
- Relevant category
- Contact name and email
Key challenges to get a backlink from 9Sites
- Editorial review: 9Sites can reject or remove listings at its discretion, and the rules disallow thin, affiliate-only, under-construction, mirror, redirect, pornographic, or poorly written submissions.
- Category fit: The form requires a relevant category and English title/description, so generic promotional copy is more likely to delay approval.
- Directory risk: The public listing links appear dofollow, but this is still a general directory backlink; treat it as a modest citation rather than a high-authority editorial endorsement.
Example backlink
Open example
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Submission page
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