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8 Free High-DR Dofollow Backlinks That Actually Work

AIArt.Tools Team
2026/11/04

Introduction

Most backlink lists hand you a platform name and stop there. They don't tell you which entry point to use, or which page actually carries a dofollow link. On the same platform, a profile page and a project page can have completely different link attributes. If you post in the wrong place, the effort is wasted.

Between October 27 and 31, 2026, X user @SnakeLil239299 tested 8 free, high-DR backlink sources. In the replies, the author laid out the exact path and link attribute for each one. This guide turns those notes into a tutorial you can follow step by step.

The core rule: the entry point matters more than the platform.

What Are These Channels?

These are platform backlinks. You create a brand page, developer profile, presentation, site, talk page, gallery entry, or business profile on a high-authority platform, and add your website link to it.

#PlatformURLDRWhere the dofollow link lives
1Bio Siteshttps://bio.site88Website button on your public page
2Devfoliohttps://devfolio.co76Public README
3Emazehttps://www.emaze.com74 (app.emaze.com)Links inside the viewer
4Google Siteshttps://sites.google.com100 (platform domain)Body links
5Notisthttps://noti.st74Resources section
6DesignNomineeshttps://www.designnominees.com72Gallery (work) page
7Trustprofilehttps://www.trustprofile.com73Public business page
8Trustindexhttps://www.trustindex.io93Website link

All DR figures and link attributes above come from the author's tests on October 27–31, 2026. A few caveats are worth highlighting:

  • Devfolio: the public README is dofollow, but project detail pages are noindex, nofollow.
  • Emaze: app.emaze.com is DR 74, but published presentations actually live on emaze.me, which is only DR 48.
  • Google Sites: DR 100 belongs to Google's platform domain. Your new page does not inherit that authority.
  • DesignNominees: gallery pages are dofollow, profile pages are nofollow.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bio Sites (DR 88)

  1. Sign up for free at bio.site.
  2. Create a brand page.
  3. Fill in your bio, logo, website, and social links.
  4. Publish.

The website button on your public page is dofollow. Label each link clearly and skip the keyword stuffing.

2. Devfolio (DR 76)

  1. Sign up at devfolio.co.
  2. Complete your developer profile.
  3. Edit your README and write a short project intro that includes your website link.
  4. Save.

Put the link in your public README, because that's where it's dofollow. Don't rely on project detail pages, which are noindex, nofollow.

3. Emaze (app.emaze.com DR 74)

  1. Choose the Free plan.
  2. Create a new presentation.
  3. Make it a tutorial or a product demo.
  4. Add your website with the Hyperlink tool.
  5. Save and share.

Links inside the viewer are dofollow. Keep in mind the published page lives on emaze.me, which is DR 48.

4. Google Sites (platform DR 100)

  1. Sign in to sites.google.com with your Google account.
  2. Create a new site.
  3. Write a genuinely useful tutorial or resource list.
  4. Add a hyperlink to your website in the body.
  5. Publish it publicly.

Body links are dofollow. The DR 100 belongs to Google's platform, and a brand-new page starts with no authority of its own. Content quality decides whether it gets indexed.

5. Notist (DR 74)

  1. Sign up at noti.st.
  2. Create a new presentation.
  3. Enter real event details.
  4. Upload your slides as a PDF.
  5. Add your website link under Resources.
  6. Publish.

Links in the Resources section are dofollow. Only use this for talks you've actually given. Don't make up events. Signing up starts a 14-day trial, and the author hasn't confirmed whether your published content stays on the free plan after the trial ends.

6. DesignNominees (DR 72)

  1. Register at designnominees.com.
  2. Click Submit Website.
  3. Choose the free Gallery option.
  4. Enter a title, description, category, and your website URL.
  5. Upload a screenshot.
  6. Submit.

Gallery pages are dofollow and profile pages are nofollow. During testing, the public URL was already accessible but still marked as pending review. Being reachable is not the same as being editorially listed.

7. Trustprofile (DR 73)

  1. Submit your website and business email.
  2. Complete verification.
  3. Claim your business profile for free.
  4. Fill in your business details, description, and links.
  5. Save.

The public business page is dofollow. Use real business information. Multilingual fields require a paid upgrade, and you don't need to buy any review services.

8. Trustindex (DR 93)

  1. Sign up for free at trustindex.io.
  2. Add your website.
  3. Complete your brand info, description, and category.
  4. Check your public Summary Page.

The website link is dofollow. Signing up starts a 7-day trial, and the author hasn't confirmed whether the free listing stays after it ends. Don't create duplicate profiles or post fake reviews.

Pitfalls and Things to Watch Out For

  1. Log out and reopen the page to confirm it's publicly visible.
  2. Inspect the link's href and rel for nofollow, ugc, or sponsored.
  3. Check page-level robots. See whether <meta name="robots"> contains nofollow or noindex.
  4. Click the link to confirm it lands on your site without a broken or unexpected redirect.

Common misconceptions

  • noopener and noreferrer are not nofollow. They are security attributes and don't affect link equity.
  • Platform rules change. A link that's dofollow today may not be tomorrow, so recheck periodically.
  • Dofollow doesn't guarantee indexing, and it doesn't guarantee higher rankings either.
  • The entry point determines the attribute. Profile pages and work pages on the same platform can differ, so post in the right place.
  • Don't game it. Fake talks, fake reviews, and duplicate profiles can get your account banned or your links removed.

Who Is This For?

  • Almost any website: Bio Sites, Google Sites, Trustprofile, and Trustindex (brand and business profile platforms)
  • Developer tools, open-source projects, and indie products: Devfolio
  • Products with tutorials or demo content: Emaze, Google Sites
  • Teams that have given real tech talks or conference presentations: Notist
  • Well-designed websites, landing pages, and portfolios: DesignNominees
  • SaaS or service businesses with a real company behind them that want trust signals: Trustprofile, Trustindex

Source: https://x.com/SnakeLil239299/status/2116345502006731177

(The platform steps, DR figures, and link attributes come from the author's replies in that thread, based on tests run October 27–31, 2026.)

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