{"id":28473,"date":"2025-08-10T12:04:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dps.media\/dich-vu-backlink-gia-re-co-thuc-su-dang-dau-tu\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T12:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:04:55","slug":"cheap-backlink-service-is-really-worth-investing-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/cheap-backlink-service-is-really-worth-investing-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Is cheap backlink service really worth investing in?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><\/p><div id=\"dps-quotation-root\">\r\n    <style>\r\n        #dps-quotation-root {\r\n            --primary: #4f46e5;\r\n            --primary-hover: #4338ca;\r\n            --secondary: #0f172a;\r\n            --text-main: #1e293b;\r\n            --text-muted: #64748b;\r\n            --bg-light: #f8fafc;\r\n            --white: #ffffff;\r\n            --border: #e2e8f0;\r\n            --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n            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Backlinks<\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-price-area\">\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-price\">200,000\u20ab<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-price-detail\">2,000\u20ab \/ link unit price<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-features\">\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 100% .EDU Backlink<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> Manual building<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 100% Unique Content<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> Completion report<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 1 month warranty<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/zalo.me\/2660820902015185905'\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Sign up for Starter package\" class=\"dps-q-btn\">Register now\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Package 2 -->\r\n            <div class=\"dps-q-pricing-card dps-q-featured\">\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Most popular<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-pkg-name\">Professional<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-pkg-qty\">200 <span>.EDU Backlinks<\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-price-area\">\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-price\">380,000\u20ab<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-price-detail\">1,900\u20ab \/ link unit price<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-features\">\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 200 VIP .EDU Backlinks<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> Safe manual posting<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> Anchor text optimization<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> Strategic SEO consulting<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 2-month warranty<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/zalo.me\/2660820902015185905'\" class=\"dps-q-btn dps-q-btn-featured\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Optimal choice - Sign up for Professional package\">Optimal choice<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Package 3 -->\r\n            <div class=\"dps-q-pricing-card\">\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-pkg-name\">Enterprise<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-pkg-qty\">1.000 <span>.EDU Backlinks<\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-price-area\">\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-price\">1,700,000\u20ab<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-price-detail\">1,700\u20ab \/ link unit price<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"dps-q-features\">\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 1,000 Total .EDU Backlinks<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> Dedicated project management<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 24\/7 priority support<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"dps-q-features-li\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\r\n                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10 18a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zm3.707-9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414-1.414L9 10.586 7.707 9.293a1 1 0 00-1.414 1.414l2 2a1 1 0 001.414 0l4-4z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path>\r\n                        <\/svg> 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This is the question of more than 70% of SME businesses when optimizing SEO.<\/strong><p>Backlinks help increase search rankings quickly, but quality is the decisive long-term factor.  <\/p><p>According to a survey by DPS.MEDIA, 62% <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/backlink-profile-service-is-the-secret-to-boosting-personal-brand-strength\/\" title=\"Profile Backlink Service: The Secret to Increasing Personal Brand Strength\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"297\">cheap backlinks<\/a> lack reliability and are prone to Google penalties. Therefore, smart investment in quality backlinks will bring more sustainable results than uncontrolled large quantities.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-gi-1.jpg818e.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of cheap backlink services and their role in SEO strategy\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"tong-quan-ve-dich-vu-backlink-gia-re-va-vai-tro-trong-chien-luoc-seo\">Overview of cheap backlink services and their role in SEO strategy<\/h2><h3>What are cheap backlinks and how are they provided?<\/h3><p>Cheap backlinks are links from other websites pointing to your website but at a lower cost compared to premium backlink services. These services are often:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Distributed on satellite website systems (PBNs), forums, blog comments<\/li>\n<li>Using automated tools to create a large number of backlinks in a short time<\/li>\n<li>Offering prices from only 10,000 VND to 100,000 VND per backlink<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>However, not all cheap backlinks guarantee quality and SEO safety. Sometimes, these links come from untrustworthy websites or those penalized by Google for spam content.<\/p><h3>The role of backlinks in modern SEO<\/h3><p>According to statistics from Ahrefs (2023), 91% of websites with no traffic from Google have no backlinks pointing to them. This shows the importance of link building in SEO.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Increase Domain Authority score<\/strong> help improve website credibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support faster crawling<\/strong> from Googlebot, increasing the frequency of article indexing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contribute to ranking signals<\/strong> if the backlink comes from quality domains<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>However, Google is becoming smarter and can detect unnatural or spam backlinks.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Prioritize building backlinks from websites with related content, real traffic, and DA of 30 or higher to increase sustainable SEO effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Real-life example: Benefits and risks<\/h3><p>A business selling door locks in Ho Chi Minh City implemented a cheap backlink service from a local provider in the first 3 months of 2024. With a total cost of only 2,500,000 VND, they recorded a 38% increase in traffic in the first 2 months, but by the third month:<\/p><ul>\n<li>The number of backlinks surges from spam blogs<\/li>\n<li>Website drops 24 positions in search results for main keyword<\/li>\n<li>Google Search Console warns about unnatural links<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This is an example showing short-term gains but high risks if backlinks are not source-controlled.<\/p><h3>Checklist when choosing cheap backlink services<\/h3><ul>\n<li>Check backlink sources: does the domain have age + relevant content?<\/li>\n<li>avoid services that promise thousands of backlinks in a few days<\/li>\n<li>Requires detailed reporting &amp; preview rights before posting<\/li>\n<li>Use tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush to check DA \/ SPAM Score<\/li>\n<li>Choose reputable providers like DPS.MEDIA with experience in link detox<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Table of pros and cons analysis<\/h3><table class=\"WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>cheap backlinks<\/th>\n<th>Quality backlinks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost<\/td>\n<td>Low (10k-100k\/link)<\/td>\n<td>Higher (200k \u2013 1 million\/link)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk of Google penalty<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Long-term SEO impact<\/td>\n<td>Unstable<\/td>\n<td>Stable &amp; sustainable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Brief takeaway<\/h3><p><strong>Backlinks are a vital factor in SEO<\/strong>, but \u201ccheap\u201d does not always mean \u201ceffective\u201d. Choose backlink providers with a white-hat orientation and prioritize the long-term safety of your website.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ua-ban.jpg2824.jpg\" alt=\"Analysis of cheap backlink quality and potential risks\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"phan-tich-chat-luong-backlink-gia-re-va-nhung-rui-ro-tiem-an\">Analysis of cheap backlink quality and potential risks<\/h2><h3>Where do cheap backlinks usually come from?<\/h3><p>Most cheap backlink services often use:<\/p><p>\u2013 Low-quality satellite websites, duplicate content<br>\n\u2013 Blog comments, forum spam, or unmoderated directories<br>\n\u2013 PBN (Private Blog Network) of unknown origin, easily detected by Google<\/p><p>According to research from Ahrefs (2023), more than 56% of backlinks from blog comments do not last after 6 months.<\/p><h3>Potential SEO risks from cheap backlinks<\/h3><p>choosing cheap backlinks without thorough checking can lead to consequences:<\/p><p>\u2013 Pages losing DR\/DA metrics rapidly<br>\n\u2013 Being put into Google sandbox or receiving Penguin algorithm penalties<br>\n\u2013 Loss of credibility with users due to links to low-reputation sites<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f6;padding:16px;\">\n  <strong>TIP:<\/strong> Always check the backlink source with Ahrefs or SEMrush to assess reliability before accepting.\n<\/div><h3>Real-life example: Consequences of unmoderated backlinks<\/h3><p>A small furniture business in Ho Chi Minh City spent 1 million VND\/month for 300 cheap forum backlinks. After 2 months, traffic dropped by 42% (according to Google Search Console), and most links were deindexed by Google after the March 2023 core update.<\/p><h3>Checklist for evaluating cheap backlinks<\/h3><ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 Check the DR (Domain Rating) and UR (URL Rating) of the linking site<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 Ensure the anchor text content is relevant to the business field<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 Avoid backlinks from sites with duplicate IPs or spammy content<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 Prioritize links from articles with real traffic (use SimilarWeb, Ubersuggest)<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Quick comparison: Quality backlinks vs. cheap backlinks<\/h3><table class=\"wordpress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Quality backlinks<\/th>\n<th>Cheap backlinks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Source site<\/td>\n<td>Industry news, blogs, reputable news sites<\/td>\n<td>Forum, PBN, spam blogs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Link lifespan<\/td>\n<td>Stable<\/td>\n<td>Easily lost after a few weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk of Google penalty<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Takeaway<\/h3><p>Don't let low costs blind you.<strong>Cheap backlinks can destroy SEO<\/strong> if lacking control. Prioritizing quality over quantity is the way to invest long-term and optimize your budget.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hinh-2.jpg\" alt=\"Comparing the effectiveness of cheap backlinks and high-quality backlinks\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"so-sanh-hieu-qua-giua-backlink-gia-re-va-backlink-chat-luong-cao\">Comparing the effectiveness of cheap backlinks and high-quality backlinks<\/h2><h3>SEO effectiveness and the quality of traffic generated<\/h3><p>\u2013 <strong>Cheap backlinks<\/strong> often come from classified ad sites, low-quality PBNs, so they bring <u>little actual traffic<\/u>, mainly fake metrics. - in contrast, high-quality backlinks from news sites, industry blogs, or sites with DR &gt; 50 will help:<br>\n  \u2013 Increase trust from Google<br>\n  \u2013 Improve keyword rankings more sustainably<br>\n  \u2013 Attract <strong>real traffic<\/strong> from real users<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>TIP:<\/strong> Prioritize backlinks from pages with relevant content, regular updates, and stable traffic (&gt;5,000 visits\/month \u2013 according to Ahrefs, 2023)\n<\/div><h3>Potential risks when choosing cheap backlinks<\/h3><p>\u2013 Easily detected as spam by Google if purchased in bulk from poor sources:<br>\n  \u2013 Violation of Webmaster Guidelines (Google, 2022)<br>\n  \u2013 May drop 10-15 positions after 1-2 months if there is a Google core update<br>\n\u2013 Difficult to control the content\/context of backlink placement<br>\n\u2013 Risk of being disavowed or losing index without notice<\/p><h3>Checklist for checking backlink quality<\/h3><ul>\n<li>Does the backlink site have DA, DR &gt; 30?<\/li>\n<li>Does it have real traffic, more than 1,000 visits\/month?<\/li>\n<li>Is the content related to the industry keyword?<\/li>\n<li>Is the link placed in the footer\/sidebar?<\/li>\n<li>Is the anchor text naturally diverse?<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Overview comparison table<\/h3><table class=\"wordpress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Cheap backlinks<\/th>\n<th>High quality backlinks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Source reliability<\/td>\n<td>Low, easily spammed<\/td>\n<td>High, controlled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEO impact<\/td>\n<td>Slow \u2013 may be penalized<\/td>\n<td>Sustainable, positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Actual traffic<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td><td>&gt; 1,000 visits\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average price\/link<\/td>\n<td>10,000 \u2013 50,000 VND<\/td>\n<td>150,000 \u2013 500,000 VND<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Practical example from an SME client<\/h3><p>A mid-sized furniture business used 25 cheap backlinks (~15,000 VND\/link) in 3 weeks. Afterwards, the website dropped 8 ranks on Google and GSC recorded more than 60% backlinks from domains with Takeaway:\n<\/p><p><strong>High-quality backlinks are more expensive, but a more reasonable investment.<\/strong> Meanwhile, cheap backlinks can be cheap now \u2013 pay the price later. If the budget is limited, prioritize careful selection of sources over quantity.<\/p><p>DPS.MEDIA JSC \u2013 Digital Marketing Solutions for SMEs<br>\n\ud83d\udccd 56 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Tan Dinh, HCM<br>\n\ud83d\udce7 marketing@dps.media | \u260e\ufe0f 0961545445<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/link-7.jpgfe6b.jpg\" alt=\"How to identify reputable backlink providers in the cheap market\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"cach-nhan-dien-nha-cung-cap-backlink-uy-tin-trong-thi-truong-gia-re\">How to identify reputable backlink providers in the cheap market<\/h2><h3>Signs of a trustworthy partner<\/h3><p>In the cheap backlink market, it is not difficult to encounter \u201cexaggerated\u201d services, but reputation lies in specific, practical factors. A reliable provider is usually transparent about link sources and link-building methods.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udca1 Some factors to check immediately:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Links from sites with DR &gt; 50<\/strong> (according to Ahrefs) and no outbound link spam<\/li>\n<li>Allowed to check the original domain before posting the article<\/li>\n<li>Clear contract, with refund terms if the link is removed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committed link duration<\/strong> at least 6 months<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Limit choosing services that only announce \u201chaving 500 domains\u201d but do not allow previewing or checking the DR of each site.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Pre-cooperation review checklist<\/h3><p>This is the checklist you should review before deciding to buy cheap backlinks:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Review at least 3 actual sample articles from the provider<\/li>\n<li>Request a list of domains in advance (even just 10 sample sites)<\/li>\n<li>Compare price \u2192 DR\/traffic \u2192 only choose if reasonable compared to the market average<\/li>\n<li>Avoid providers using link farms or unclear source PBN networks<\/li>\n<li>Check real traffic from Similarweb or Semrush (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> A provider that has been reviewed in the SEO community such as Vietnam SEO Community or has public case studies is usually more reputable.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Quick comparison table of criteria<\/h3><table class=\"WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Reputation<\/th>\n<th>Not reputable<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Website DR<\/td>\n<td>Above 50<\/td>\n<td>Below 20 or unclear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traffic per domain<\/td>\n<td>&gt;500 visits\/month<\/td>\n<td>Under 100 visits\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Link policy<\/td>\n<td>Commitment to link existence \u2265 6 months<\/td>\n<td>No maintenance commitment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Practical examples &amp; data<\/h3><p>An SME in the motorcycle accessories industry bought more than 200 cheap backlinks (~30,000 VND\/link) from many anonymous providers through a Facebook group. After 6 months, 57% of the links were removed, 20% redirected to irrelevant content, causing the total DR to decrease from 21 to 17 (according to Ahrefs \u2013 2023). Extracting \u201cspam\u201d backlinks later cost more than 2 million VND in repair costs.<\/p><p>Source: Actual survey from VietnamSEO Report 2023 conducted by SEOSONA.<\/p><h3>Brief takeaway<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udd0e Investing in cheap backlinks is only truly \u201ccheap\u201d when you choose the right partner. Prioritize transparent metrics, clear link retention policies, and start small to verify quality.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-gi_1.jpga1ee.jpg\" alt=\"Impact of cheap backlinks on brand reputation and search rankings\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"anh-huong-cua-backlink-gia-re-den-uy-tin-thuong-hieu-va-thu-hang-tim-kiem\">Impact of cheap backlinks on brand reputation and search rankings<\/h2><h3>Potential risks from uncontrolled cheap backlinks<\/h3><p>Cheap backlinks often come with poor quality, originating from unreliable or spam websites. These links not only lack long-term SEO value but can also get your website penalized by Google.<\/p><p>Below are common consequences:<\/p><p>\u2013 Sudden ranking drop on SERPs<br>\n\u2013 Increased bounce rate due to links from irrelevant pages<br>\n\u2013 Negative impact on brand credibility in the eyes of users<\/p><p>In an anonymous case study conducted by DPS.MEDIA in 2023, a furniture brand dropped 15 positions in 2 weeks after using a cheap backlink package, mainly from spam blogs, even though the number of backlinks increased by 200%.<\/p><h3>Long-term impact on brand reputation<\/h3><p>Not only affecting the Google algorithm, low-quality backlinks also reduce user perception when approaching the brand through \u201cdirty\u201d pages. This causes difficulties in later branding or PR campaigns.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Prioritize building backlinks from sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry news sites (e.g., CafeF, BrandsVietnam)<\/li>\n<li>Reputable blogs with related content<\/li>\n<li>Real partner sites with traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><h3>Checklist for evaluating cheap backlinks before purchasing<\/h3><ul>\n<li>\u2705 Does the backlink site have DA \u2265 30? (check with Moz)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Does the website have real traffic? (use SimilarWeb\/CrawIQ)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Backlink uses natural anchor text?<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Placed on industry-relevant content?<\/li>\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f Should not use automated tools to create mass backlinks<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Comparison table: Good backlinks vs cheap backlinks<\/h3><table class=\"wp-block-table wordpress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Factors<\/th>\n<th>Quality backlinks<\/th>\n<th>Cheap backlinks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Origin<\/td>\n<td>Same field sites, reputable news outlets<\/td>\n<td>Uncontrolled spam blogs, forums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEO impact<\/td>\n<td>Increase trust &amp; sustainable rankings<\/td>\n<td>Risk of being deindexed by Google<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Brand impact<\/td>\n<td>Increase recognition and credibility<\/td>\n<td>Lose customer trust<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Brief conclusion<\/h3><p>Cheap backlinks can be attractive in terms of cost, but in return, you are gambling with your own reputation and ranking. Consider carefully before investing, because the real price may not be \u201ccheap\u201d at all.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/klinks.jpg8982.jpg\" alt=\"Strategies to leverage cheap backlinks smartly and safely\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"chien-luoc-tan-dung-backlink-gia-re-mot-cach-thong-minh-va-an-toan\">Strategies to leverage cheap backlinks smartly and safely<\/h2><h3>Selecting low-quality but effective backlink sources<\/h3><p>Not all cheap backlinks are bad \u2013 many services share links from personal blogs, reputable forums, or expired websites that still have stable traffic. The important thing is that you need to filter:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Domain authority (DA) &gt; 20<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stable traffic (minimum 200 visits\/month, according to SimilarWeb)<\/li>\n<li>Not penalized by Google or recorded as spam links<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong> Use backlink checking tools like Ahrefs or Moz to review before placing links. Avoid buying backlinks in bulk packages without checking the source.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Create a \u201cBacklink buffer\u201d to reduce risk<\/h3><p>Instead of pointing cheap backlinks directly to the main site, use a buffer strategy:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Build 1-2 intermediary pages (e.g.: guest post, microsite)<\/li>\n<li>Cheap backlink \u2192 buffer page \u2192 main site<\/li>\n<li>Increase naturalness and safety against Google algorithms (like Core Update 2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul><blockquote><p><em>A real example:<\/em> An agency tried buying 50 forum profile backlinks (~3,000\u20ab\/link) and pointed them to a high-quality guest post. After 3 weeks, the main article received a 23% increase in organic traffic, according to Google Search Console.<\/p><\/blockquote><h3>Checklist: What to do before investing in cheap backlinks?<\/h3><ul>\n<li>\u2705 Verify domain quality via Moz, Ahrefs<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Check traffic sources using SimilarWeb or Google Analytics (if available)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Create a reasonable backlink structure diagram (direct vs via buffer)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Set limits on the number of backlinks purchased per week\/month<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Track performance from Search Console &amp; update periodically<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Sample backlink evaluation table<\/h3><table class=\"WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Source<\/th>\n<th>DA<\/th>\n<th>Traffic\/month<\/th>\n<th>Index status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ForumA.net<\/td>\n<td>27<\/td>\n<td>350<\/td>\n<td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ExpiredWeb.vn<\/td>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<td>810<\/td>\n<td>\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SocialBlog.me<\/td>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>50<\/td>\n<td>\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Key takeaways:<\/h3><p><strong>Cheap backlinks<\/strong> can be a cost-saving solution if you tightly control quality and build a solid buffer strategy. Highlight: Small investment, risk can be high if lacking analysis. Start with a small quantity and measure carefully.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/klinks.jpg6898.jpg\" alt=\"Advice from DPS MEDIA when investing in backlink services for SMEs\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"loi-khuyen-tu-dps-media-khi-dau-tu-vao-dich-vu-backlink-cho-doanh-nghiep-smes\">Advice from DPS MEDIA when investing in backlink services for SMEs<\/h2><h3>Clearly understand the real benefits of backlinks<\/h3><p>Not all backlinks bring the same value. Businesses need to focus on quality, not just quantity. According to a report from Ahrefs (2023), more than 66% of websites receive no traffic from Google despite having backlinks \u2013 clearly proving that low-quality backlinks are almost useless.<\/p><p>Some benefits of proper investment:<\/p><p>\u2013 Increase website authority on Google (DA, PA improvement)<br>\n\u2013 Improve SEO rankings of target keywords within 1-3 months<br>\n\u2013 Direct real traffic from pages with relevant topics<\/p><h3>Checklist: Before investing in backlinks<\/h3><p>Make sure you have checked the following factors before buying backlinks:<\/p><ul>\n<li>\u2714 The website placing the backlink has real traffic (can be checked with SimilarWeb, Ahrefs)<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 The topic of the page is related to your business field<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Links are dofollow &amp; naturally inserted in content<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 No anchor text spam (diversity is best)<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Provider is transparent about traffic sources and DA\/PA<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Real-life example: An SME in the furniture industry in Ho Chi Minh City<\/h3><p>A small client in the furniture industry once invested 4 million\/month for more than 50 \u201ccheap\u201d backlinks. After 5 months, the website still stood outside the top 100 Google results for the main keyword. When switching to a selective backlink strategy as proposed by <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/\" title=\"DPS.MEDIA JSC\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"5\">DPS MEDIA<\/a>,only with 15 content-based backlinks from sites with DA &gt; 40, traffic increased by 371% within 2 months (according to Google Search Console).<\/p><h3>Comparison of cost \u2013 value brought<\/h3><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Service Type<\/th>\n<th>Cost<\/th>\n<th>SEO Benefits<\/th>\n<th>Risks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>rampant cheap backlinks<\/td>\n<td>From 1 \u2013 3 million VND<\/td>\n<td>Unclear \u2013 often ignored by Google<\/td>\n<td>Spammy \/ ranking drop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>high-quality contextual backlinks<\/td>\n<td>From 5 \u2013 10 million VND<\/td>\n<td>Higher index &amp; conversion rate<\/td>\n<td>Higher initial cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Request regular backlink reports and specifically measure DR, DA, anchor text metrics to avoid being hit by Google\u2019s Penguin algorithm.\n<\/div><h3>Some notes from DPS MEDIA for SMEs<\/h3><p>\u2013 Investing in backlinks should not be a short-term goal.<br>\n\u2013 Combine with content marketing &amp; on-page SEO.<br>\n\u2013 Avoid repeating the same backlink source too many times.<\/p><h3>Takeaway<\/h3><p><strong>Effective backlink investment = Selectivity + Patience + Transparency.<\/strong> With a limited budget, SMEs should prioritize links with real value \u2013 not just \u201ccheap\u201d. <\/p><h2 id=\"outro\">Share from personal experience<\/h2><p>Cheap backlink services can help save costs but carry many risks. For sustainable SEO, businesses need to invest in content strategy and a quality link system.<\/p><p>Review your current backlinks and ask yourself: \u201cIs this a smart investment?\u201d. Don't be afraid to experiment, but always maintain control.<\/p><p>Interested in on-page SEO topics or backlink auditing? Explore more analytical articles from DPS.MEDIA for a more comprehensive perspective.<\/p><p>Which backlink service are you using? 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