Link Building Consultant · SaaS

I help SaaS founders
earn links that actually
move the needle.

Manual outreach. Contextual placements. No link farms, no PBNs.
Just high-authority backlinks that build your domain reputation
and AI visibility — for real.

Book a free audit → See client results

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Irshad — Link Building Consultant for SaaS Founders
8+ yrs
in SEO & link building
Solo
Consultant
Not an
Agency
My Story

I've been in the trenches
of real link building

Back when I started, I tried every tactic in the book — and saw firsthand what actually moves rankings and what just burns budgets. Spammy outreach? Done. PBN networks? Watched them crash. That's how I arrived at what I do today: contextual, editorially-placed links from real websites in your niche.

I work directly with SaaS founders and marketing leads who are done wasting money on link vendors. As a solo consultant, every campaign gets my personal attention — not a junior VA running templates.

In 2024, I started focusing on AI & search visibility. As LLMs like ChatGPT and Perplexity increasingly cite sources, the links your brand earns directly impact whether AI recommends you. I help you get cited where it matters.

500+
Links placed (manually)
DR 40–90
Average domain rating range
30+
SaaS companies served
0
PBNs or link farms used
Irshad — Link Building Consultant for SaaS Founders

"Links should feel like endorsements, not transactions."

— Irshad, on his approach
What I Do

Four ways I build
your link profile

Every tactic is manual, contextual, and selected based on what's right for your specific niche and target keywords — not a template.

🔗
Niche Edits

I identify existing high-authority articles in your niche and place your link contextually inside already-indexed, trusted content. Fast results, high relevance.

High DR · Fast
✍️
Guest Posts

Outreach to real editorial sites that accept quality contributions. I write, pitch, and place — you get a live, relevant backlink from a site Google already trusts.

Editorial · Brand
📋
Listicle Features

"Best [tool] for [use case]" articles get clicked. I get your SaaS featured in roundups and comparison articles that capture buyers at the bottom of the funnel.

Conversion · Traffic
📣
Manual Outreach

Personalised pitches to site owners and editors. No spray-and-pray. Every email is tailored — which is why my acceptance rate beats the industry average 3x.

Scalable · White-hat
🤖
AI Visibility Links

As AI search becomes mainstream, the sites that cite you shape your brand's AI presence. I target sources that LLMs actively train on and reference.

Future-proof · LLM
🔍
Link Audit & Strategy

Not sure what you have or what you need? I'll audit your backlink profile, identify gaps, and build a 90-day roadmap with clear KPIs before any work starts.

Discovery · Strategy
How It Works

Simple, transparent
process

No lock-in contracts on day one. We start with a free audit so you know exactly what we're working with.

01
Free Audit

I review your current backlink profile, identify toxic links, and benchmark against 3 competitors to find the gap.

02
Strategy Call

We align on target keywords, ideal linking domains, niche verticals, and the tactics best suited for your product.

03
Active Outreach

I start prospecting, pitching, and placing links — with weekly updates in a shared dashboard so you see progress in real time.

04
Monthly Report

Full report: live links, DR, anchor text, traffic uplift, and ranking changes. No fluff — just proof the work is moving the needle.

Client Results

Numbers that speak
for themselves

These aren't projected outcomes. These are real results from real SaaS companies I've worked with over the past 2 years.

+312%
Organic traffic · B2B SaaS · 6 months

From 4,200 to 17,300 monthly organic visits after a focused guest post + niche edit campaign targeting 12 key commercial terms.

DR 18→54
Domain rating lift · FinTech SaaS · 9 months

Built 60+ contextual links across high-authority finance and tech publications. Domain authority grew 3x, unlocking competitive ranking positions.

14 AI cites
AI search visibility · HR Tech · 4 months

Targeted 20 sources known to be used by LLMs. Within 4 months, the client appeared in ChatGPT and Perplexity answers for core category queries.

What Founders Say

Don't take my
word for it

★★★★★

"Irshad got us onto 3 DR80+ sites in the first month. Not guest posts stuffed with keywords — real articles that made sense. Our rankings jumped within 6 weeks."

JM
James M.
Founder, ProjectFlow SaaS
★★★★★

"What I appreciated most is that he told me upfront what wouldn't work for my niche. Other agencies just take the money. Irshad is a genuine consultant, not a link vendor."

SR
Sara R.
CMO, DataStack
★★★★★

"The AI visibility angle was new to me but made total sense. Within 3 months Perplexity started recommending us in answers about our category. That's real differentiation."

AK
Arjun K.
CEO, Loopify
Is This For You?

I work best with
specific founders

I keep my client roster intentionally small. Here's exactly who I work best with:

Not the right fit if →

You want 100 links for $500/month, you're okay with PBNs, or you're looking for a full-service SEO agency with content writing, technical SEO, and ads. I specialise in one thing: links.

Your visibility stack

Where you need
to show up in 2025

Google SearchPrimary
AI Overviews (SGE)Growing fast
ChatGPT / PerplexityNew channel
Bing & Alternative SEUnderrated

The link → AI citation pipeline

High-authority backlinks signal to LLMs that your brand is a credible source. Links from Wikipedia-linked sites, major publications, and cited research hubs directly influence whether AI recommends you.

Let's work together

Ready to build links
that actually rank?

Start with a free 20-minute audit call. I'll review your backlink profile, identify quick wins, and tell you honestly whether I can help — before you spend a single dollar.

Book a free audit call

Usually responds within 24 hours

FAQs

Common questions

How are your links different from what agencies offer?

Agencies typically outsource link building to junior staff or VAs using template outreach. I do every pitch personally. Every link is manually vetted for niche relevance, traffic, and editorial quality — not just DR.

How long does it take to see results?

You'll typically see first links go live within 3–4 weeks. Ranking improvements usually show in 8–16 weeks depending on competition. I set realistic timelines upfront — no inflated promises.

Do you offer a guarantee?

I guarantee a minimum number of live links per month based on your budget. I don't guarantee ranking positions — no honest consultant can, because rankings depend on many factors beyond links.

What niches do you specialise in?

Primarily B2B SaaS: MarTech, HR Tech, DevTools, FinTech, LegalTech, productivity tools, and AI-native startups. If you're unsure, a free audit will tell us if there's a good fit.

Do you work on a retainer or per-link?

Monthly retainer is the default — it gives me the stability to do sustained outreach. I do offer one-off link packages for teams who want to test before committing.