LSEO Link Building AI
Vendor Guide

Everything you need to get approved, list your domains, fulfill orders, and receive payment.

In this guide
01 Getting Started
02 Adding Listings
03 Pricing
04 Orders
05 Payouts
06 FAQ
Step-by-step onboarding

How to become a vendor

From application to your first active listing in a few straightforward steps. Here's what to expect.

1

Submit your vendor application

Visit lseo.com/lseo-link-building-ai/vendor-signin and fill out the application form with your name, business name, and email. Your application is sent directly to the LSEO team for review.

Vendor application form
2

Wait for approval

After submitting, you'll see a confirmation screen letting you know your application is under review. You'll receive an email as soon as the LSEO team approves your account; no need to follow up.

3

Sign in to your vendor dashboard

Once approved, you'll get a confirmation email. From that point, signing in is always the same; enter your email at vendor-signin, receive a one-time code, and you're in. No password needed.

4

Add your PayPal email for payouts

On the Overview tab of your dashboard, find the Payout Info section and enter the PayPal email address where you'd like to receive payments. This can be updated at any time.

5

Upload your domain listings

Switch to the Domains tab and upload a CSV file containing your domain portfolio. Each row becomes a browsable listing. See the tab for the full format guide.

Sign-in is passwordless Every sign-in uses a one-time magic code sent to your email. If you don't receive it, check your spam folder and confirm you're using the same email associated with your approved account.

Your dashboard

Dashboard overview

Your vendor dashboard has three main sections.

Overview

Earnings & Settings

Your payout status, active listing count, total earnings, and payout info settings.

Orders

Order Management

All orders placed for your domains; view details, submit live URLs, and track status.

Domains

Listings

Manage your active listings, update pricing, and upload new domains via CSV.

Domain listings

Adding your domains

Listings are uploaded via CSV from the Domains tab of your dashboard. You can submit one CSV at a time and re-upload at any point to add more domains.

One listing per domain Each domain can only have one active listing on the marketplace at a time. If a domain you upload is already listed by another vendor, it won't be added; you'll see a note in your upload results about any skipped rows.

CSV format

Required and optional columns

Your CSV needs at minimum the two required columns. All others are optional but strongly recommended; they improve visibility in buyer search filters and increase order volume.

Column Required? Accepted Aliases Notes
domain Required domain Domain name only; no http/https. e.g. example.com
vendor_price Required vendor_price, price, cost Your net price. Numbers only, no $ sign. The buyer-facing price is calculated by the platform.
content_type Optional content_type, type, placement_type Accepted values: guest post, niche edit, homepage link, sitewide link
turnaround_days Optional turnaround_days, turnaround, days Number of days to fulfill. Defaults to 14 if not provided.
da Optional da, domain_authority Moz Domain Authority (0–100). May be enriched automatically if omitted.
monthly_traffic Optional monthly_traffic, traffic Estimated monthly organic visits. Numbers only.
niche Optional niche, category, industry Primary niche. e.g. Health, Finance, Technology
sub_niche Optional sub_niche, subcategory More specific sub-category. e.g. Personal Finance, Fitness
Column names are flexible Headers are matched case-insensitively and the aliases listed above are all accepted. You don't need to rename your spreadsheet columns as long as one of the recognized names matches.

Example file

Sample CSV

# Minimal; required columns only domain,vendor_price example.com,80 myblog.net,45 healthsite.org,120 # Recommended; with optional enrichment data domain,vendor_price,content_type,turnaround_days,da,monthly_traffic,niche,sub_niche example.com,80,guest post,14,42,8500,Health,Fitness myblog.net,45,niche edit,7,31,3200,Finance,Personal Finance techsite.io,150,guest post,21,58,22000,Technology,SaaS

Placement types

Accepted content types

Guest Post

New article written and published on your site with a contextual link.

Niche Edit

Link inserted into an existing article already published on your site.

Homepage Link

Link placed on the homepage of your domain.

Sitewide Link

Link appearing across all pages; typically in header, footer, or sidebar.


Large batches

Uploading a large domain portfolio

What happens with large CSV submissions

If your CSV exceeds a certain number of rows, the file is received and queued for review by the LSEO team rather than being processed instantly. You'll see a "Submission received" confirmation on screen, and your listings will appear in the Domains tab once the team completes the import.

  • You'll receive an email confirmation when the batch is received.
  • The LSEO team will review and process your submissions.
  • Your listings will appear in the Domains tab once onboarding is complete.
Re-uploading adds rows, it doesn't replace them Uploading a new CSV only adds domains not already in the system; existing listings won't be overwritten. To update the price or details on an existing listing, use the edit controls in the Domains tab.

White-glove onboarding

Need help getting your domains in?

If your domain data is in a different format, spread across multiple sources, or you'd simply prefer to hand it off; we'll take care of the upload for you. Send us what you have and we'll handle the rest.

Email kaseem@lseo.com

Share your domain list in any format.
We'll get it into the system.

How pricing works

Pricing and the competitive model

The marketplace uses a competitive pricing model designed to surface the most relevant and well-priced listing for any given domain.

Your vendor price

The price you set in your CSV; the amount you want to receive for each placement. This is your net, before any platform fee is added on top.

The buyer-facing price

The price buyers see on the marketplace includes a platform fee calculated on top of your vendor price. You don't set this number; the platform handles it automatically.


Competition system

One domain, one active listing

How competition works

Each domain can only have one active listing on the marketplace at a time. If another vendor has already listed a domain you're submitting, your entry for that domain will be skipped.

Listings are not locked permanently to a single vendor. The marketplace re-evaluates pricing whenever new uploads are processed. If a competing vendor submits the same domain at a lower price, your listing for that domain may be moved to outpriced status and replaced by theirs. You'll receive an email notification if this happens.


Listing statuses

Understanding your listing status

ActiveVisible to buyers and eligible to receive orders.
OutpricedA lower-priced competitor listing for this domain is currently showing instead. You'll receive an email if this status changes.
PendingSubmitted but not yet processed. Typically resolves quickly after upload.
InactiveManually paused. The listing is hidden from buyers but not deleted.

Updating your price

Adjusting pricing after upload

You can update pricing at any time

Individual domain prices can be updated directly from the Domains tab of your vendor dashboard. Find the listing you want to adjust, click the edit control, update the vendor price, and save. The buyer-facing price will recalculate automatically and the competitive pricing system will re-evaluate your standing for that domain.

This is the primary way to compete for domains where you've been outpriced; reduce your vendor price below the competing listing's price to regain the active slot.

Price updates trigger competitive re-evaluation Any time a domain's price is updated; whether by you or a competing vendor; the marketplace re-evaluates which listing should be active. You'll receive an email if your listing status changes as a result.

Pricing guidance

What influences buyer decisions

Key factors buyers filter by

  • Domain Authority (DA); Buyers actively filter by DA range. Higher DA commands higher pricing.
  • Monthly traffic; Demonstrated organic traffic is a strong trust signal and supports premium pricing.
  • Niche relevance; Buyers search for specific industries. Accurate niche and sub-niche data increases visibility.
  • Content type; Guest posts typically carry higher prices than niche edits due to the additional content work required.
  • Turnaround time; Faster delivery is a competitive differentiator, especially for buyers working to deadlines.
Order fulfillment

How orders work

When a buyer places an order for one of your domains, you're notified immediately and the order appears in your dashboard. Here's the full lifecycle.

1

Order notification email

You'll receive an email as soon as a buyer's payment is confirmed. The email includes the target URL, anchor text, content notes, placement type, and the expected turnaround window.

2

Review order details in your dashboard

Sign in to your vendor dashboard at lseo.com/lseo-link-building-ai/vendor-signin and navigate to the Orders tab. Open the order to see all requirements; target URL, anchor text, any content notes, and your agreed-upon turnaround time.

Vendor orders tab
3

Fulfill the order

Complete the placement according to the order type; publish the guest post, insert the niche edit, or place the link as specified. Confirm the live page contains the exact link to the buyer's target URL before submitting.

4

Submit the live URL

Back in the Orders tab, open the order and enter the live URL; the specific page where the link has been placed. This marks the order as complete and triggers the payout process.

5

Payout queued

Once the order is marked complete, your earnings are queued for payout by the LSEO team. You'll receive an email confirmation when your payment has been sent.


Order details

What the buyer provides

Field Always present? What it means
Target URL Always The URL on the buyer's site that the link must point to
Anchor Text Sometimes The exact text to hyperlink. If blank, use a natural variation or the brand name.
Target Keyword Sometimes The keyword the buyer is targeting; useful context for writing guest posts
Content Notes Sometimes Additional instructions from the buyer; topic preferences, formatting notes, dos/don'ts
Submit the correct live URL The live URL must be the direct page where the link appears, not the homepage. For example: myblog.com/article-about-topic, not myblog.com

Order statuses

Tracking your orders

In ProgressPayment confirmed; waiting on you to fulfill and submit the live URL.
CompletedLive URL submitted. Order closed, payout queued.
Pending PaymentOrder placed but buyer payment not yet confirmed.
Getting paid

How payouts work

Payouts are processed manually by the LSEO team via PayPal after an order is marked complete.

Payouts are sent via PayPal

The only payment method currently supported is PayPal. Make sure your PayPal email is on file in your dashboard's Overview tab before completing your first order. If your email is missing, your payout may be delayed until we can confirm your details.


Setup

Adding your PayPal email

1

Sign in to your vendor dashboard

Go to lseo.com/lseo-link-building-ai/vendor-signin and sign in with your approved vendor email.

2

Open the Overview tab

The Overview tab is the first section when you log in. Scroll to the Payout Info section near the bottom of the page.

3

Enter your PayPal email and save

Type in the email address linked to your PayPal account and hit Save Payout Info. This can be updated at any time before a payout is processed.

Payout info section

Timeline

When will I get paid?

The payout process, step by step

  1. You submit the live URL for a completed order.
  2. The order is marked complete in the system.
  3. Your earnings are added to the LSEO team's payout queue.
  4. The team processes pending payouts and initiates the PayPal transfer.
  5. You receive an email confirmation when the payment has been sent.
Payouts are processed in batches Completed orders don't result in an instant transfer — the LSEO team reviews and sends payouts on a regular schedule. If you have a question about a specific payout, reach out directly.

Email notifications

Payout emails you'll receive

Order completed

Sent when you submit a live URL and an order is marked complete. Confirms the order is closed and your payout has been queued.

Payment sent

Sent by the LSEO team when your PayPal payout has been initiated. Includes the payout amount and the PayPal email on file.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions from vendors.

Applications are reviewed manually by the LSEO team. In most cases you'll have a response within a few hours. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application has been reviewed.
Yes. You can upload a new CSV at any time from the Domains tab to add more listings. Each upload is additive; existing listings are not affected or overwritten. Just make sure each row in the new file contains a domain that hasn't already been listed.
Yes. You can update the price on any individual listing at any time from the Domains tab of your dashboard. Find the listing, click the edit control, adjust the vendor price, and save. The marketplace will re-evaluate your competitive standing for that domain immediately after the update.
You'll receive an email notification. Your listing will be hidden from buyers while outpriced. To reclaim the active slot, update your vendor price to below the competing listing's price from the Domains tab. If the competing listing is removed or repriced higher, your listing may also be automatically restored; and you'll receive an email either way.
The price buyers see includes a platform fee added on top of your vendor price. Your payout is based on your vendor price; the platform fee is retained by LSEO. This keeps your pricing clean and predictable regardless of platform fee changes.
Yes. Include a turnaround_days value on each row in your CSV and each domain can have its own turnaround time. If the column is missing for a row, it defaults to 14 days. You can also update turnaround time per domain from the Domains tab after upload.
PayPal is currently the only supported payout method. Creating a PayPal account is free at paypal.com. If you have specific concerns about PayPal, reach out to the LSEO team and we can discuss your situation.
Try reloading the page. If the status hasn't updated after a few minutes, contact the LSEO team with your order ID and the live URL you submitted and we can resolve it manually.
Reach out to our software architect directly at kaseem@seo.com for any account, order, payout, or technical issue. We'll get back to you promptly.