Creating OWN PBN Network in 2025?

[Barkin]

Just proof it and i will pay you.
Nothing else matters.

I can prove. DM me for an escrow bet. Would you bet $5k-10k since you are sure? I will rank a new domain website's pages on medium competition kws with backlinks.

There is a secret sauce of backlinks, there has to be active real traffic on them coming to the website by clicking on that anchor/link. This might be what you are missing.

Where does your misinformation come from? Did you buy links everyone buying as they are marked with tons of outbound links and might be marked by Google? Maybe you tried those guest-posting or news sites that is also bloated with unrelated outbound links? Or no traffic websites with high da/dr? That won't work.

 

[Frederik Michiel]

I can prove. DM me for an escrow bet. Would you bet $5k-10k since you are sure? I will rank a new domain website's pages on medium competition kws with backlinks.

There is a secret sauce of backlinks, there has to be active real traffic on them coming to the website by clicking on that anchor/link. This might be what you are missing.

Where does your misinformation come from? Did you buy links everyone buying as they are marked with tons of outbound links and might be marked by Google? Maybe you tried those guest-posting or news sites that is also bloated with unrelated outbound links? Or no traffic websites with high da/dr? That won't work.

Thats not academic style proof. Thats a case studie. Dont you think its strange you cant find real proof out there?. It a multi bilion industrie. There must be someone who tested it in a real professional way.

You exactly describe how backlinks work. Someone clicks on it and goes to your site. No more, no less.

Misinformation? I worked for Google for 8 years!

Maybe this is a good metaphore:
When you have a grocery shop and you know 98% of cash money is fake, you can get involved in a cat and mouse game with ever evolving detection methods and ever evolving fake money. You also can just allow card money.
Point clear or do you really think Google is stupid?

 

[chicagoseo31337]

Hi,

I'm considering building my own Private Blog Network (PBN) to help boost the rankings of my private websites.

Is it still a worthwhile strategy in today's SEO landscape? I'm thinking of purchasing some less expensive aged domains from marketplaces, publishing some relevant content on them, and then using tools like RankerX or GSA Search Engine Ranker to push backlinks.

Could you provide an estimate of the potential cost involved in setting this up and whether it's still an effective method for improving rankings?

I ranked a new site on page 1 for a competitive query for $96 in expired domains and a push button AI PBN generator. They still work.

 

[Frederik Michiel]

I ranked a new site on page 1 for a competitive query for $96 in expired domains and a push button AI PBN generator. They still work.

Meantime i didnt buy backlinks, but ate a chocolatebar. Dominating my niche like a madman. Must be the chocolatebar, dont you think?
Ergo: you should take a course in statistics. Especialy about the difference between correlation and causal relation.
But you wont and just scribble along.

 

[chicagoseo31337]

Meantime i didnt buy backlinks, but ate a chocolatebar. Dominating my niche like a madman. Must be the chocolatebar, dont you think?
Ergo: you should take a course in statistics. Especialy about the difference between correlation and causal relation.
But you wont and just scribble along.

I've taken a course on SEO correlation alongside the owner of CORA SEO Software Ted Kubaitis. I'm not a noob. Hope your chocolate bar didn't make your mouse sticky.

 

[Frederik Michiel]

Correleation... Thats the problem. You should take a course on SEO causal relation.
When Ted Kubaitis sells you theories about correlation, thats his business. When he would know causal relation, he would have other business to mind.
What i'm doing here? Wait and see.

 

[chicagoseo31337]

Correleation... Thats the problem. You should take a course on SEO causal relation.
When Ted Kubaitis sells you theories about correlation, thats his business. When he would know causal relation, he would have other business to mind.
What i'm doing here? Wait and see.

Show me your invisible candy bar magic. Put your money where your mouth is big shot.

 

[Frederik Michiel]

Show me your invisible candy bar magic. Put your money where your mouth is big shot.

Didnt i ask you for proof for your BS linkbuilding theories? There is an outstanding reward for proof (proof is not casestudie, but Kubaitis wont know the difference). Isnt my point clear with the metaphore about fake money? Do you think Google is stupid?

 

[chicagoseo31337]

Didnt i ask you for proof for your BS linkbuilding theories? There is an outstanding reward for proof (proof is not casestudie, but Kubaitis wont know the difference). Isnt my point clear with the metaphore about fake money? Do you think Google is stupid?

Yes, they are stupid. They created the first search engine that used backlinks as the primary ranking factor, then patented it so the world knew how it worked

 

[Andreas1]

I have read your post and understand your plan for building a PBN in 2025. While costs and effectiveness vary, many still use affordable domains combined with relevant content to maintain some ranking benefits. However, careful management and awareness of risks are important. Would be interested to hear if you have explored alternative link-building methods as well.

 

[SEO FIRE]

Yes, building a PBN can still work if done right but it’s risky and not beginner-friendly. Costs vary based on quality, but expect:

• $20–$100+ per aged domain
• $10–$30/month per hosting (you’ll need diverse IPs)
• Content & tools (like GSA/RankerX) can add another few hundred

Total: $500–$2,000+ to start. If you're targeting long-term results, consider combining it with white-hat methods. Proceed carefully.

 

[harmananders]

Still works if done right, but way riskier now. Google’s getting better at spotting patterns. Decent PBN setup with good expired domains, hosting diversity, and content can easily run $50–$100+ per site. It’s a long game don’t cut corners or it might hurt more than help.

 

[jhon titto]

I can prove. DM me for an escrow bet. Would you bet $5k-10k since you are sure? I will rank a new domain website's pages on medium competition kws with backlinks.

There is a secret sauce of backlinks, there has to be active real traffic on them coming to the website by clicking on that anchor/link. This might be what you are missing.

Where does your misinformation come from? Did you buy links everyone buying as they are marked with tons of outbound links and might be marked by Google? Maybe you tried those guest-posting or news sites that is also bloated with unrelated outbound links? Or no traffic websites with high da/dr? That won't work.

so you means just create backlink is not enough if no traffic from created site? i mean if i create "a" site backlink in "b" site footer then its not enough untill i get traffic from "b" to "a" ?

 

[Lucas Wright]

The concept still helps rankings, but you need patience and good domain sourcing.

 

[india]

pbn is still working if you have setup it right. There are some people who use these pbn to publish news like content to stay highly active and google rewards those sites.

regarding costing

prefer expired domain with some decent DA. Cost involves domain, hosting and content.

approx. $15/month per domain if you can automate the content.

 

[jhon titto]

so you means just create backlink is not enough if no traffic from created site? i mean if i create "a" site backlink in "b" site footer then its not enough untill i get traffic from "b" to "a" ?

other please answer , this is one of question where i stuck else i have my own 30+ site with many similar niche, just want to know in pbn is just add link and index or traffic is actul booster?

 

[Jerichomiles]

Yes, building a PBN can still work if done right but it’s risky and not beginner-friendly. Costs vary based on quality, but expect:

• $20–$100+ per aged domain
• $10–$30/month per hosting (you’ll need diverse IPs)
• Content & tools (like GSA/RankerX) can add another few hundred

Total: $500–$2,000+ to start. If you're targeting long-term results, consider combining it with white-hat methods. Proceed carefully.

Can't you get a hosting service that provides different ips for each site at a much lower price? I remember I did that back around 2010 and they had services like that. I started out setting up multiple different shared hosting but later did it all with one service.

 

[proxycove]

PBNs still work in 2025 but require serious investment. Quality over quantity - better to have 3-5 powerful $500 domains than 10 cheap $100 ones. Key factors: clean domains, quality content, diverse hosting, no PBN footprints. Cost: $1000-3000 for network + monthly expenses. High risk but effective when done properly.

 

[Sophie Clark]

PBNs can still work, but the risk is higher in 2025. Costs add up with domains, hosting, and content, and Google can detect patterns. For most, safer strategies like guest posts, niche edits, or digital PR give more consistent results long-term.

 

[Somenpla]

its a lot of work really. why not purchase from 100s of sellers here