Link Building Alternative to Upwork
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Link Building Alternative to Upwork

Automate discovery without hiring a freelancer

Find high-DR partners in your specific niche instantly

Scale your SEO results without the management grind

Jean Gatt

@jean__gatt

https://shortimize.com

I've always struggled with finding legitimate backlinks. Rankchase makes it simple to grow my domain authority without spending a fortune and hours searching.

Andrea

@itsameandrea

https://guestlab.ai/

It does what it says on the tin and that is perfect.👌 I started using RankChase a couple of days ago and already managed to arrange backlink exchanges with websites in my industry.

@Boudz102

@Boudz102

https://merge.email

Secured 2 new backlinks within the first matches! The platform is saving me both time and money. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to boost their link-building efforts efficiently!

OUR PARTNERS
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SEO Growth Without the Management Overhead

Hiring freelancers on Upwork for link building can be hit-or-miss and requires constant management. Our platform is a powerful link building alternative to Upwork that automates the prospecting and vetting phases. This allows you to find a ahrefs-alternative-for-link-building that delivers consistent results without the headcount.

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    Submit Your Site

    Add your domain for a deep niche and authority audit.

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    AI Matching

    Our engine finds relevant partners for your SEO goals.

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    Secure Your Links

    Connect with matched owners and grow your authority.

Intelligent Partner Matching

We prioritize relevance and authority in every match. Our matching engine analyzes Domain Rating, organic traffic, and topical focus to find the best partners for your brand, ensuring every collaboration provides real SEO value without the management effort.

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Your SEO Command Center

Monitor your link building campaigns from one central location. Our dashboard provides real-time updates on new matches, live link placements, and the overall impact on your Domain Rating, making it easy to manage growth at scale.

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RankChase

Automated discovery and matching
No management or training required
Consistent, high-quality results
Safe, white-hat focus on collaboration
Clean, action-oriented dashboard

Upwork Freelancers

Hours of manual hiring and management
Variable quality and high risk of spam
Difficult to maintain consistency at scale
High management overhead and costs
Messy spreadsheets and manual tracking

ALTERNATIVE CASE STUDY

Scaling link building by 400% without the management grind

Rankchase case study

A digital marketing agency switched to our platform and secured 3x more backlinks than their previous team of Upwork freelancers.

The increased efficiency led to a significant jump in client satisfaction and allowed the agency to take on more projects without increasing headcount.

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Who Should Use Our Alternative

RankChase is built for efficient growth: SaaS Founderslooking to build authority in competitive software and tech categories. Marketing Teamswanting to automate the prospecting phase and focus on high-level strategy. Digital Agenciesneeding a scalable way to manage link building for multiple client portfolios.
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Quality You Can Trust

We maintain high standards to protect your brand's reputation. Our multi-layered vetting process ensures you only collaborate with legitimate, high-authority websites.

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Authority Verification
We prioritize sites with established DR and real organic traffic for every match.
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Spam Protection
Our system automatically blocks low-quality sites and link farms to keep your profile clean.
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Niche Precision
Accurately target partners in specific industries for maximum contextual relevance.
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Activity Monitoring
We track partner responsiveness to ensure your link building efforts are effective.

FAQs about Our Upwork Alternative

Why is this better than hiring on Upwork?

Upwork freelancers require management, training, and constant monitoring. Our platform automates the entire prospecting and vetting process, providing consistent results without the overhead.

Is it more reliable?

Yes! Our AI-driven matching ensures you're always connecting with relevant, high-authority partners, removing the human error and variable quality often found with freelancers.

Can I still personalize my outreach?

Absolutely. While we automate the discovery, you still have full control over the communication, allowing you to build real relationships with site owners.

How many partners can I find?

This depends on your niche and authority, but our users typically receive a steady stream of new, high-quality matches every week.

Is it safe for my website's rankings?

Yes. Because we vet every site for quality and safety, the partners you find through our platform are much more reliable than those found by random freelancers.

About us

Founder 1 Name

JoĂŁo

Co-founder

Founder 2 Name

Tiago

Co-founder

We’re two founders based in Lisbon, Portugal, leading a remote team of five spread across the globe. As indie makers, we focus on building bootstrapped businesses that solve real, practical challenges—mainly in marketing and business growth. SEO has been the backbone of our product distribution, which led us to create Rankchase—a community-driven platform where like-minded builders can support each other in acquiring niche-relevant links and brand mentions. Our goal is to make SEO accessible to anyone committed to growing their business. SEO and link-building shouldn’t be exclusive to big brands—with the right tools and techniques, anyone can win. 🚀

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@wbetiago