Backlink credits: the fair currency of link building
One link placed, one credit earned, one link received. The credit system keeps the network balanced and removes the reciprocity footprint that gets classic exchanges penalized.
Why credits beat direct swaps
With a direct swap, the value of your link depends on one negotiation and one partner, and the reciprocal pattern is detectable. With credits, the network guarantees the return: your effort is always rewarded with a relevant, verified, non-reciprocal link.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions people ask most about this topic.
There is no cap. Every verified link you place earns one credit. Active contributors also improve their respect score, which attracts better inbound requests.
Matching is automatic based on niche relevance and authority. The linking site always has an equivalent or higher domain rating than yours.
Links are re-verified over time. Removed links affect the remover's respect score and the credit is restored to you.