## Reason Reason is a libertarian news and opinion publication whose registered commenters can add a website URL to their account. On approved public comments, the commenter's display name links directly to that website with `rel="ugc external nofollow"`. - URL: https://reason.com/ - Guide: https://backlinkbadger.com/provider/reason/ - Link type: nofollow - Free option: no (from $25) - Backlink value: 13/100 - Spam score: 1/100 - Difficulty: 45/100 - Estimated time: 15 minutes - Requirements: Reason account with a public username, Website URL in the account field, Reason Plus subscription, Relevant article comment Reason's useful backlink path is the optional **Your Website** account field. When you leave an approved comment on an article with comments enabled, your public username becomes a direct link to that website. The link is explicitly **nofollow UGC**, so use this for relevant participation and referral visibility rather than link equity. ### Best method: link your commenter name to your website 1. Open [Reason's registration form](https://reason.com/registration/) and create an account with a public username. This name will be displayed on your comments. 2. Enter your canonical website URL in the optional **Your Website** field. Avoid campaign URLs or keyword-stuffed display names. 3. Subscribe to [Reason Plus](https://reason.com/subscribe/). Reason currently lists the digital plan at $25 for 12 months and includes commenting privileges on articles where comments are enabled. 4. Find a current article where you can add a useful, on-topic response. Do not paste a promotional pitch or force your site into the comment body. 5. Publish the comment, then check it while logged out. Your linked display name should point to the website saved in your account. A current public example shows the commenter name **Joseph S. Harrington** linking directly to `citizenreadercom.wordpress.com`. [Image: Reason public comment showing a commenter name linked to the account website] The inspected server-rendered anchor was: ```html Joseph S. Harrington ``` ### What the link is worth This link sits on an existing editorial article rather than a new profile page, but the `ugc nofollow` attributes make the SEO value limited. The practical upside is a durable identity link next to a thoughtful comment, possible referral visits from readers, and visibility in a relevant discussion. Reason also accepts freelance pitches, but its [submission guidelines](https://reason.com/submissions/) say it rarely accepts unsolicited manuscripts and does not do link exchanges. Do not treat editorial pitching or article comments as a guest-post link-building shortcut.