You can post on these platforms yourself. Most people just don't do it right. Every platform on this page is free to publish on. The hard part is getting that page to actually rank for a keyword that matters, with content that won't get pulled three weeks later.
This is the free parasite SEO service we run for clients who want the entire process handled: platform selection, account setup, keyword-targeted writing, internal structure, and Tier 2 link support.
| Platform | Approx. DA | Best For | Typical Indexing Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 95 | Commercial and informational content, B2B, SaaS reviews | 7 to 14 days |
| LinkedIn (Pulse) | 99 | B2B, professional services, thought pieces with author credibility | 7 to 14 days |
| 92 | Product mentions, comparison threads, community trust signals | Days to weeks | |
| Quora | 88 | Question-targeted commercial keywords and comparison queries | 7 to 14 days |
| Substack | 78 | Newsletter content, recurring brand mentions, niche authority | 7 to 14 days |
| HackMD | 70 | Technical, developer-focused and documentation content | 7 to 21 days |
| Bulbapp | 55 | Creative and lifestyle niches, lower competition keywords | 14 to 21 days |
| IndieHackers | 65 | SaaS, startup and indie business keywords | 7 to 14 days |
| Notion Public Pages | 91 | Resource pages, guides and comparison pages | 14 to 21 days |
| Dev.to | 89 | Developer tools, technical SaaS and API products | 7 to 14 days |
| Patreon | 87 | Creator economy, membership and subscription niches | 14 to 21 days |
| CEO.ca | 45 | Finance, investing and stock-related keywords | 14 to 21 days |
| Velog | 50 | Developer content, particularly Korean/APAC audiences | 14 to 21 days |
| Scrapbox | 48 | Knowledge-base and technical documentation content | 14 to 21 days |
| Spotfund | 40 | Creator and crowdfunding-adjacent keywords | 14 to 21 days |
| Spreaker | 60 | Podcast-adjacent content and audio brand mentions | 14 to 21 days |
| Steemit | 65 | Crypto, blockchain and decentralized niches | 14 to 21 days |
| WeFunder | 58 | Startup investing and equity crowdfunding keywords | 14 to 21 days |
| Kaggle | 90 | Data, AI and machine learning niche keywords | 7 to 14 days |
| Realitysteve | 35 | Entertainment and pop culture keywords | 21+ days |
| PBase | 42 | Photography and visual niche content | 21+ days |
| Codeberg | 55 | Open source and developer tool keywords | 14 to 21 days |
| HubPages | 80 | General informational content | 14 to 21 days |
A note on those last two columns before you assume bigger DA always wins. DA tells you about the platform's overall authority, not how fast Google will crawl and rank a specific new post on it.
Platform selection should be based on keyword intent, topical relevance, indexing behavior and competition — not simply the biggest authority number.
Send us your target keyword and we'll help identify the platforms most likely to make sense for your campaign.
Pricing on parasite placements has nothing to do with platform access. Medium doesn't charge you to publish, and neither does any other platform on this list.
What you're paying for is everything between opening the account and getting a page that has a realistic opportunity to rank.
That includes keyword research, content written specifically for each platform, account setup, platform selection, publishing, internal structure, link support and ranking monitoring.
| Feature | Starter ($125) | Growth ($250) | Domination ($500) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parasite placements | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Keyword research | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Content writing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tier 2 link support | Included | Included | Included |
| Platform selection | Standard | Optimized | Fully Custom |
| Premium news add-on | Available | Available | Priority Access |
| Ranking report | Yes | Yes | Yes + Monthly Review |
Not sure which tier you need? Start with the free audit and we'll recommend a placement volume based on your keywords and campaign goals.
Moderation depends heavily on the subreddit. Promotional content can be removed quickly in some communities, while others are more tolerant. Relevance and genuine contribution matter.
Content that genuinely answers the question tends to be more sustainable than an obvious promotional plug. Helpful context should come before any commercial mention.
Different platforms behave differently depending on content type. Newsletter-style content can make more sense on Substack, while broader informational content may fit other publishing platforms.
Platforms such as Patreon, WeFunder or Kaggle can be useful when the topic matches their audience. More platforms does not automatically mean better results.
You could read this entire page, sign up for the platforms listed, and start publishing today. Nothing stops you.
What that path costs you is time: account setup, learning each platform's tone and formatting expectations, creating content, managing link support, monitoring moderation and tracking rankings across multiple placements.
We've built our process around exactly that gap. You provide your keywords and budget tier, and we handle research, writing, platform selection, publishing, support and reporting.
Free platforms can work well for many campaigns, but some competitive keywords may benefit from premium news, finance or sponsored-content placements.
Premium placements can be considered when your campaign requires additional authority, stronger brand positioning or broader SERP coverage.
Yes. The platforms listed generally allow free account creation and publishing. Our service pricing covers the research, writing, platform selection, publishing and support around the placement.
There is no universal fastest platform. Indexing depends on the platform, keyword, content quality, topical relevance and current search behavior.
Yes. Platforms can change moderation rules and publishing policies. No third-party platform placement should be treated as permanently guaranteed.
Not necessarily. A smaller number of highly relevant, well-executed placements can outperform a large number of weak or poorly matched placements.
No. Search rankings depend on many external factors and can change over time. We focus on keyword selection, platform relevance, content quality and campaign execution rather than promising a specific position.
Stop guessing which platforms to use. Give us your target keywords, product or brand, and we'll help map out the right placement strategy.
