Top 300+ Dofollow Backlinks Sites Guide (Updated for 2026)

Okay, real talk. When I first started my blog about camping gear, I was totally clueless about SEO. Seriously, I spent weeks making content I thought was amazing, hit publish, and then… crickets. Nobody visited. Nobody at all.

Then my friend Jake, who runs a marketing agency, took pity on me over a beer. “Dude,” he said, “you need backlinks. Dofollow backlinks.” I nodded like a genius, then immediately ran home and Googled it.

Fast forward to today, and after years of messing up (and occasionally getting it right!), I’ve built a personal list of over 300 dofollow backlink sites that actually work. I’m talking about real sites that helped me climb the rankings and bring in actual traffic.

I’m sharing this list because I remember how confusing and frustrating it was starting out. So, grab your coffee. Let’s dive into the simple strategies that turned my ghost town blog into a traffic machine.

What the Heck are Dofollow Backlinks Anyway?

Let me explain this in the easiest way possible. A dofollow backlink is basically another website giving you a massive thumbs-up to Google.

Think of it like getting a referral from a friend you trust. If your buddy Dave recommends a new taco joint, you’ll probably check it out. But if everyone in town—the mayor, the chef, and the food critic—is talking about that taco joint, you know it’s the real deal.

That’s how Google sees backlinks. The more quality, trusted sites pointing to your page, the more Google thinks, “Hmm, this site must be worth showing in search results.” It’s a huge vote of confidence.

My Simple Pro Tips (Things I Wish I Knew Sooner)

I wasted so much time doing things the wrong way. Here are the four biggest lessons that changed the game for me:

1. Don’t Be a Link-Begging Weirdo

I used to send the same boring, generic email to fifty bloggers asking for links. Guess how many replied? Zero. It was super awkward.

The Fix: Now, I actually read their content first. I compliment something specific they wrote. When I finally reach out, I sound like a human, not a spam bot. My success rate went from 0% to about 15% overnight. People link to people they like and respect.

2. The “Skyscraper” Technique Actually Works

I was super skeptical about this one, but it’s gold.

I found a popular article about camping stoves that had a lot of links. I then created a MUCH better, more detailed version. I included my own side-by-side comparison photos and new safety tips.

Then, I emailed the sites linking to the old, weaker article and said, “Hey, I saw you linked to this post. I just published an updated guide that’s way more detailed. Maybe it’s a good resource for your readers?” I got nine backlinks from that one piece of content!

3. Create Something Truly Link-Worthy

You can’t get links for boring content. Last year, I made an interactive map showing the best hidden camping spots in each state, complete with monthly weather and crowd predictions.

It took forever to create, but guess what? It earned me 47 backlinks without me even having to ask. Build something useful, and people will link naturally.

4. Niche Forums Are Hidden Gold

I spent six months just being a helpful, useful member of a backpacking forum. I answered questions and gave advice—no links to my site, ever.

When I finally shared my detailed guide on ultra-light tents, it wasn’t seen as spam. Why? Because I had already established myself as a trustworthy contributor. That single link sent me more super-engaged traffic than ten generic link submissions combined.

5. Don’t Sleep on HARO

Help A Reporter Out (HARO) has been my secret weapon. I respond to emails from reporters looking for expert quotes on outdoor gear and camping.

I’ve landed mentions (with backlinks) in huge publications like Outside Magazine and major brand blogs. These high-authority links moved my rankings way more than dozens of lower-quality links ever could.

Now, let’s get to the actual list of sites. I’ve personally tested every single one, and they’re organized by the biggest impact they had on my ranking goals.

Blog Commenting Sites That Still Work in 2025

Most blog comments are nofollow these days, but these sites still offer dofollow links (just don’t be spammy or they’ll change that real quick):

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
NeilPatel.com	91	72	93	88	82
Backlinko.com	87	69	92	85	79
Problogger.com	85	67	89	82	78
ShoutMeLoud.com	83	66	87	80	75
SuccessfulBlogging.com	79	63	84	78	72
GrowMap.com	76	60	81	75	70
ExpressWriters.com	74	59	79	72	68
BloggingTips.com	72	58	78	70	67
SmartBlogger.com	86	68	90	83	80
MostlyBlogging.com	68	54	73	67	63

Guest Posting Sites That Don’t Want Your Kidney in Exchange

Finding good guest posting opportunities is tough. These sites actually responded to my pitches and published my content with dofollow links in the author bio:

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
BlogWPThemes.com	93	75	93	89	84
365BusinessTips.com	91	73	91	86	81
BizGlide.in	91	72	91	85	80
BusinessNewsTips.com	91	71	90	84	79
MirrorReview.com	90	70	89	83	78
Warrington-Worldwide.co.uk	90	69	88	82	77
WPNewsify.com	90	68	87	81	76
MarketingIdeas101.com	89	67	86	80	75
LinkCentre.com	88	66	85	79	74
IndianTelevision.com	88	65	84	78	73

Profile Creation Sites (The Low-Hanging Fruit)

These are easy wins, but don’t expect miracles. I use these to diversify my link profile and for a quick boost when launching a new page:

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
Vimeo.com	94	76	93	89	84
Pinterest.com	93	75	92	88	83
About.me	92	74	91	87	82
MySpace.com	91	73	90	86	81
TypePad.com	90	72	89	85	80
CreateSpace.com	89	71	88	84	79
Gravatar.com	88	70	87	83	78
Pearltrees.com	87	69	86	82	77
8tracks.com	86	68	85	81	76
Yudu.com	85	67	84	80	75

Weird but true: I created a Pearltrees collection of “Essential Camping Resources” with links to both my site and other authority sites in my niche. That single profile link has sent me consistent traffic for over a year now.

Article Sites Where Real Humans Might Actually See Your Content

I’ve tried dozens of article submission sites. Most are garbage. These ones have actually driven referral traffic in addition to providing backlinks:

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
Medium.com	95	77	94	90	85
LinkedIn.com/Pulse	94	76	93	89	84
Articles.h1ad.com	78	62	81	76	71
Blog.GiganticList.com	77	61	80	75	70
Story.WallClassifieds.com	76	60	79	74	69
Article.ClassifiedsFactor.com	75	59	78	73	68
RealEstateProArticles.com	74	58	77	72	67
TheArticleBlogs.com	73	57	76	71	66
Webgenio.com	72	56	75	70	65
Articles.org.in	71	55	74	69	64

Forums Where You Won’t Get Banned for Linking (If You’re Smart About It)

Forum backlinks can be powerful if you do it right. I’ve had the best results with these communities:

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
Answers.Microsoft.com	94	76	93	89	84
Community.SitePoint.com	93	75	92	88	83
Del.icio.us	92	74	91	87	82
Forum.DeviantArt.com	91	73	90	86	81
Forum.Joomla.org	90	72	89	85	80
Forums.CNET.com	89	71	88	84	79
Forums.HostGator.com	88	70	87	83	78
Forums.MySQL.com	87	69	86	82	77
SimpleMachines.org	86	68	85	81	76
ArchiveOfLinks.com	76	60	79	74	69

Web 2.0 Platforms That Google Still Respects

These platforms let you create your own microsites with dofollow links back to your main site:

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
WordPress.com	96	78	95	91	86
Blogger.com	95	77	94	90	85
Tumblr.com	94	76	93	89	84
Weebly.com	93	75	92	88	83
Wix.com	92	74	91	87	82
LiveJournal.com	91	73	90	86	81
Edublogs.org	86	68	85	81	76
Jimdo.com	85	67	84	80	75
Sites.Google.com	97	79	96	92	87
Yola.com	80	64	83	77	72

.Edu and .Gov Links: The Holy Grail

These are tough to get but worth their weight in gold. Here are some that accept contributions or have other link opportunities:

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
Academia.edu	93	75	92	88	83
Msu.edu (Michigan State)	92	74	91	87	82
Berkeley.edu	97	79	96	92	87
Newpaltz.edu	89	71	88	84	79
Ncsu.edu	91	73	90	86	81
PublicHealthLaw.net	84	67	83	79	74
Edublogs.org	86	68	85	81	76
Uta.edu (UT Arlington)	90	72	89	85	80
American.edu	93	75	92	88	83
Skills-health.org.uk	82	65	81	77	72

Social Bookmarking Sites That Haven’t Died Yet

Most social bookmarking sites are SEO graveyards now, but these still provide value:

Website	DA	PA	DR	UR	SS
Reddit.com	96	78	95	91	86
Diigo.com	89	71	88	84	79
Slashdot.org	93	75	92	88	83
StumbleUpon.com	92	74	91	87	82
Folkd.com	83	66	82	78	73
BizSugar.com	82	65	81	77	72
Plurk.com	85	67	84	80	75
Digg.com	93	75	92	88	83
Scoop.it	90	72	89	85	80
Mix.com	88	70	87	83	78

Mixed Dofollow Links

URL	DR	Traffic
https://blogwpthemes.com	93	17 969
http://365businesstips.com	91	82 459
http://jem-products.com	91	51 006
https://bizglide.in	91	13 967
http://theglimpse.com	91	5 814
https://businessnewstips.com	91	1 266
http://estateagenttoday.co.uk	90	62 373
http://comparic.com	90	35 071
http://brotechnologyx.com	90	24 720
https://www.mirrorreview.com	90	22 269
https://warrington-worldwide.co.uk	90	15 145
https://wpnewsify.com	90	3 836
http://marketingideas101.com	89	6 006
http://linkcentre.com	88	8 421
http://indiantelevision.com	88	6 020
http://themusicuniverse.com	88	5 695
https://webonlinestudio.com	86	41 365
http://invenglobal.com	86	3 321
http://cupcakedigital.com	85	33 348
http://gravitymagazine.co.uk	85	4 671
http://socialnews.xyz	85	1 532
http://influencedigest.com	84	205 148
http://lettingagenttoday.co.uk	84	3 696
http://landlordtoday.co.uk	82	61 834
https://aivanet.com	82	5 375
http://theomnibuzz.com	82	5 294
https://nativenewsonline.net	81	64 644
https://infomeddnews.com	81	54 412
http://anonyviet.com	81	3 719
http://central.newschannelnebraska.com	80	82 540
https://legendsbio.com	80	77 875
http://boldsky.com	80	3 723
https://itsgettinghotinhere.org	80	3 048
https://murshidalam.com	80	1 356
http://saasmetrics.co	79	14 278
https://huffingtonpostlawsuit.com	79	1 612
http://newsdest.com	78	232 074
http://techtually.com	78	226 597
http://therealefl.co.uk	78	97 270
https://navthemes.com	78	2 740
http://thebulletintime.com	77	134 102
https://nobkin.com	77	8 299
http://rprogress.org	77	3 070
http://oasdom.com	76	75 640
http://youmobs.com	75	250 423
http://education.clickdo.co.uk	75	142 814
http://introducertoday.co.uk	75	121 802
http://animalconsultants.org	75	118 928
http://suomiblog.com	75	67 967
https://henof.com	75	58 352
http://visualmodo.com	74	256 754
http://mypressplus.com	74	212 619
https://www.topbossgroup.com	74	147 076
http://articlescad.com	74	89 779
http://topmuzz.com	73	198 314
http://total-blog.com	73	156 029
https://creativeinfowave.com	73	133 697
http://webtechhelp.org	73	124 338
https://www.interestingfacts.org	73	104 006
http://roadtoreliance.com	73	100 418
https://apyellowpages.com	73	94 081
http://datarecovo.com	73	75 195
http://foundersguide.com	73	59 857
http://lazzia.com	73	57 182
https://www.supanet.com	73	16 976
https://programminginsider.com	73	2 333
https://artdaily.com	73	1 043
http://freepressjournal.in	72	224 376
http://healthhelpzone.com	72	181 928
http://bourbonandboots.com	72	160 940
http://solobis.net	72	112 884
https://omegaunderground.com	72	99 366
http://feast-magazine.co.uk	72	91 420
http://photoshopvideotutorial.com	72	91 253
http://gobigalways.com	72	89 220
http://excelebiz.in	72	67 031
http://the-blockchain.com	72	64 552
http://farmerstrend.co.ke	72	55 162
http://technicalwidget.com	71	262 296
http://business.express	71	210 263
http://tenoblog.com	71	200 746
http://fonolive.com	71	181 856
https://meta-shapers.com	71	138 798
https://matchboxdesigngroup.com	71	138 197
http://gameworld.gr	71	69 356
https://dovethemes.com	71	69 245
https://www.mydearquotes.com	71	53 890
http://gandy-draper.com	70	123 510
http://nimtools.com	70	75 008
http://1clickgifts.net	70	64 422
https://zuhairarticles.com	69	204 316
http://mybjjblog.com	69	134 669
http://watchdoguganda.com	69	118 412
http://hellobiz.in	69	101 623
http://quicksilvertranslate.com	68	259 520
http://clickmorestuff.com	68	77 529
http://thewiremagazine.com	68	66 146
http://fengshuinexus.com	68	59 150
http://pages10.com	68	53 799
https://jpost.com	67	166 989
http://tblogz.com	67	147 580
http://careershelp.co.uk	67	129 246
http://whitehilladventure.com	67	91 387
https://www.africanbusinessreview.co.za	66	278 691
https://topthenews.com	66	187 943
http://beingcounsellor.com	66	153 332
http://stemedhub.org	66	131 582
http://dailyexcelsior.com	66	116 067
http://7fog.com	66	74 789
https://oneandco.com	65	105 097
http://meraapnabihar.com	64	153 659
http://prowrestlingnewshub.com	64	146 186
http://womentalking.co.uk	64	111 573
http://implogs.com	64	111 325
http://shukranoman.com	64	105 433
http://trywedding.co.uk	64	103 488
https://londonjournal.co.uk	64	95 281
http://sitereq.com	64	83 868
http://www.whatgadget.net	64	70 976
http://caclubindia.com	64	66 192
http://careersavvy.co.uk	64	65 845
http://ancorathemes.com	64	59 557
http://techdirectory.io	64	58 345
https://www.bitrates.com	63	136 754
http://technewssources.com	63	130 168
http://divineaccessmovie.com	63	87 859
https://cryptopolitan.com	63	74 183
https://www.majidzhacker.com	63	69 735
http://tripguiderz.com	63	65 354
https://packagingrevolution.net	63	58 786
http://usabusinessradio.com	63	58 475
https://catherinehardwicke.com	63	55 562
http://axiomthemes.com	62	157 878
https://www.psychreg.org	62	152 783
http://zepo.in	62	144 689
https://unfinishedman.com	62	112 054
https://independent.ng	62	83 640
http://godzilla-movies.com	62	81 366
http://completeconnection.ca	62	80 475
http://allsafal.com	62	71 681
http://modelonamission.com	61	204 349
http://crypto-news-flash.com	61	137 655
https://webmobistar.com	61	135 404
https://digitalsushma.com	61	91 669
https://cyprus-mail.com	61	90 549
http://techdee.com	61	87 977
http://onevalefan.co.uk	60	231 613
https://leisuremartini.com	60	66 212
http://cmsgalaxy.com	60	62 560
http://easemybrain.com	60	12 203
http://sdgyoungleaders.org	59	137 500
https://roboticsandautomationnews.com	59	120 253
http://qoiza.com	59	94 402
http://ipwithease.com	59	78 091
http://breaking911.com	59	75 420
https://easybranches.com	58	259 151
http://daysofadomesticdad.com	58	258 651
http://designfloat.com	58	217 549
http://netnewsledger.com	58	200 292
http://cricindeed.com	58	138 458
http://infotohow.com	58	113 370
http://enetget.com	58	109 076
https://momfuse.com	58	94 987
http://manchestercityanalysis.com	58	78 109
http://writerunderground.com	58	55 762
https://digitalconnectmag.com	57	246 339
http://virlan.co	57	221 384
https://weblizar.com	57	153 903
https://iwantmedia.com	57	73 228
http://menprovement.com	57	72 494
http://digitalrgs.org	57	59 227
http://actionlifemedia.com	57	55 418
http://newstrail.com	56	172 805
https://editorialeyes.net	56	123 689
http://i4u.com	56	71 157
https://sportsfanfare.com	55	180 636
http://isblog.net	55	171 858
http://securityonline.info	55	153 318
http://spreadmyfiles.com	55	145 155
https://stuffonix.com	55	91 671
http://mrpopculture.com	54	238 385
http://animalguides.co.uk	54	197 683
http://matchness.com	54	82 868
http://imscouting.com	54	81 952
http://matzav.com	54	70 999
http://full-design.com	54	63 238
http://get-paid.com	53	145 043
https://www.tinyhouse.com	53	59 546
http://piethis.com	52	123 454
http://maktechblog.com	52	97 813
http://therarewelshbit.com	52	90 913
https://logicalfact.in	52	81 617
https://topsitenet.com	52	66 877
http://happybirthdayfor.com	51	130 693
http://taleoftwohalves.uk	51	92 455
http://thetasklab.com	51	74 298
http://successhealth.co.uk	50	111 812
https://techicy.com	50	96 396
http://yorkshirewonders.co.uk	50	95 787
https://businessnewsday.com	50	92 443
https://mybeautifuladventures.com	50	61 872
http://supermonitoring.com	49	161 902
http://ideasplusbusiness.com	49	80 583
http://feedinco.com	49	78 532
http://jeedad.com	49	60 320
http://publish.illinois.edu	49	55 055
https://dentaltown.com	48	202 442
http://utv.ie	48	60 073
http://sounditout.co.uk	47	212 315
http://seorankone1.com	47	85 876
https://syncbricks.com	46	86 596
https://quorablog.com	46	82 598
http://soundspheremag.com	46	79 746
http://phpmypassion.com	46	71 390
http://blogolize.com	46	62 165
http://asapland.com	46	54 287
http://financialit.net	45	178 894
https://www.voucherix.co.uk	45	63 663
http://cssbasics.com	45	62 852
https://teachingbd24.com	44	152 667
https://seosandwitch.com	44	123 291
https://developergang.com	44	92 691
https://theinscribermag.com	44	91 578
http://asb.org.uk	43	168 858
https://thestillroomblog.com	43	112 538
http://lchilltopnews.org	43	65 822
http://techtofacts.com	42	206 825
https://textilevaluechain.in	42	204 395
https://www.eubusiness.com	41	153 016
http://bresdel.com	41	105 934
http://mangaxyz.net	41	64 509
http://talkbasket.net	41	53 846
https://www.istorytime.com	40	191 293
http://blog.sharjahcityguide.com	39	180 836
http://seoworld111.com	38	189 994
https://foxtravelnews.com	37	100 888
https://anxnr.com	36	114 670
http://teamrelated.com	36	82 593
http://blogminds.com	36	69 820
http://cyberkendra.com	35	94 274
http://scified.com	35	76 711
https://doctorfolk.com	35	54 410
http://betterthisworld.com	34	236 494
http://wonderparenting.com	34	135 221
http://netlingo.com	33	181 957
http://oneindia.com	32	58 789
https://criticsrant.com	31	122 919
http://topsitessearch.com	26	7 822

The “Is This Really Worth It?” Reality Check

Let’s be real for a second. Building backlinks is a grind. There have been nights I’ve stayed up until 2 AM sending outreach emails, only to wake up to zero responses. Some weeks I feel like I’m shouting into the void.

But then I look at my analytics. My organic traffic has grown from 50 visitors a day to over 2,000. My affiliate revenue has gone from barely covering my hosting costs to paying my mortgage. And it all started with that first dofollow backlink.

The secret isn’t finding some magical list of 300+ backlink sites (though I hope this list helps). It’s about persistence, providing genuine value, and building real relationships with other site owners. Some of my best backlinks have come from people I met at industry conferences or through Twitter conversations that had nothing to do with link building.

My Final Advice After 6 Years of Link Building

If I could go back in time and give myself one piece of advice, it would be this: focus on creating one exceptional piece of content every month rather than ten mediocre ones. Then put all your energy into promoting that one piece.

When I stopped chasing quantity and focused on quality, everything changed. My outreach emails got responses. People started linking to my site without me asking. My content started ranking for competitive keywords.

The backlinks on this list are tools, but your content is the foundation. Build something worth linking to, and half your link building work is already done.

Now get out there and start building some links. And if this guide helped you, a link back to my site wouldn’t hurt either. 😉

Good luck, and feel free to email me with your success stories. I read every message.