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The problem wasn't the quality of his guest posting websites. It was how he was trying to sell them.
Ali had spent months building a large network of websites for guest posting and link insertions.
He had websites across multiple niches.
Different DR levels.
Real organic traffic.
Competitive publishing rates.
He was confident that finding clients wouldn't be difficult.
So he started reaching out to SEO agencies, freelancers, and business owners.
His messages were simple:
"I have a large inventory of guest posting websites. Let me know if you need backlinks."
Sometimes people replied.
Some asked for the website list and pricing.
Ali shared his spreadsheet, waited for a response, and followed up.
But most conversations ended there.
No orders. No long-term clients. Very few meaningful discussions.
Initially, he thought the problem was pricing.
Maybe his rates were too high.
Maybe competitors were offering better deals.
Maybe he needed more websites.
So he kept expanding his inventory and adjusting prices.
But something important was missing.
He was focusing too much on what he had and not enough on what potential clients actually needed.
SEO agencies don't necessarily need another massive spreadsheet.
They need reliable publishing partners who can provide relevant websites, transparent metrics, competitive pricing, and consistent delivery.
A SaaS company doesn't need hundreds of random websites. It needs placements that make sense for its industry.
And an SEO manager isn't just looking for cheap backlinks. They're looking for quality, relevance, and results.
That's when the approach needs to change.
Instead of sending the same pitch to everyone:
Understand the prospect's niche and requirements.
Share a small, relevant selection of websites.
Explain the value behind each opportunity.
Focus on building relationships, not just closing orders.
Follow up with something useful, not another sales message.
Here's the real lesson:
Having a great service doesn't automatically mean people will buy it.
Sometimes, the problem isn't what you're offering. It's how clearly you're communicating its value to the right audience.
A question for freelancers and agency owners:
When clients aren't responding to your offers, do you usually improve your service, change your pricing, or rethink your sales approach?
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