Answered Revised Listing Fee for PBN & Hosting Services

[PBNHOSTING IO]

Hello Team,
We would like to propose a revision to the current listing fee structure for Private Blog Networks (PBNs) and Hosting Services under the SEO Services category.

Current Fee:

• PBN Listing: $75
• Hosting Listing: $75

Proposed Fee:

• PBN Listing: $45
• Hosting Listing: $45

Reason for Suggestion:

Our intention is to encourage more active and consistent participation from vendors like us while maintaining high service quality. A reduced listing price will:

• Make the marketplace more competitive and accessible to newer or smaller providers.
• Encourage frequent listings, resulting in a more dynamic and engaging service environment.
• Increase overall listing volume, benefiting both the forum and its members.

We hope the forum administration will consider this suggestion in the interest of a more inclusive and active marketplace.

Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback.

Best regards,
@PBNHOSTING IO

 

[Skyrocket]

You are not selling sofas, are you?

 

[Maddy Writer]

A reduced fee will boost participation, attract more vendors, and create a competitive, active, and high-quality SEO marketplace

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

You are not selling sofas, are you?

Hey @Skyrocket
PBNs and hosting aren't sofas for sure.
Our goal isn’t to undercut the value of the services but to suggest a structure that could potentially benefit both vendors and the community by encouraging more listings and participation.

 

[t2van]

You are not selling sofas, are you?

yeah exactly. Over-inflated price to start.

Why not participate to grow the forum than wanting a reduced price with a small number of members here.

Honestly the whole IM selling service lot are thick as shit.

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

yeah exactly. Over-inflated price to start.

Why not participate to grow the forum than wanting a reduced price with a small number of members here.

Honestly the whole IM selling service lot are thick as shit.

Hey @t2van Appreciate your perspective. The suggestion was made with the intention of encouraging more vendor activity — not devaluing the forum or the services offered. Everyone benefits when there’s consistent growth and contribution.That said, I believe we can keep things constructive and professional, even if we disagree. Respectful debate keeps forums strong.

Thanks.

 

[t2van]

Hey @t2van Appreciate your perspective. The suggestion was made with the intention of encouraging more vendor activity — not devaluing the forum or the services offered. Everyone benefits when there’s consistent growth and contribution.That said, I believe we can keep things constructive and professional, even if we disagree. Respectful debate keeps forums strong.

Thanks.

Yeah, but you and @Skyrocket want this place to grow and thive and thinking the best way to do that is knock $30 off a service because that what, brings more people here?

Why not just support the forum and pay the $75 per service fee to start with.

Don't get what reducing does, because I can only assume as a service, you can't afford it. Its $30! Must be on your arse as a company if that's the rod that's going to break you when it comes to advertising and I don't mean just you I mean anyone here wanting a discount.

Just pay the fee, support the forum the number of people here buying isn't going to change without active participation in the forum holding the price difference to mean you are active or not is just silly, unless you mean "i will post more because im boosting my sales thread daily"

 

[SilverClouds]

It's already reduced (!) because it's one-time fee, you don't need to pay yearly, only once (from what I remember). What else do you want to reduce?? Dude go to DesignRush (monthly + you pay when you bid on a project) or Clutch - you'll faint when you'll see their pricing. Voted against.

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

Yeah, but you and @Skyrocket want this place to grow and thive and thinking the best way to do that is knock $30 off a service because that what, brings more people here?

Why not just support the forum and pay the $75 per service fee to start with.

Don't get what reducing does, because I can only assume as a service, you can't afford it. Its $30! Must be on your arse as a company if that's the rod that's going to break you when it comes to advertising and I don't mean just you I mean anyone here wanting a discount.

Just pay the fee, support the forum the number of people here buying isn't going to change without active participation in the forum holding the price difference to mean you are active or not is just silly, unless you mean "i will post more because im boosting my sales thread daily"

Hey @t2van

Appreciate the passion genuinely. I get that the $30 might seem like a small number on its own, but it’s less about affordability and more about strategy.

The goal of suggesting a reduced fee was to encourage more frequent listings from multiple vendors, especially in the early stages of forum growth. More listings = more activity = more eyes on the forum. That’s a win for everyone.

Supporting the forum isn’t just about paying a set fee. It’s also about helping build momentum, participating actively, and getting other high-quality vendors involved.

If the team decides the fee stands as-is, we’ll respect that no drama. But ideas only move things forward when they’re shared, and that’s all this was.

All good either way.

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

It's already reduced (!) because it's one-time fee, you don't need to pay yearly, only once (from what I remember). What else do you want to reduce?? Dude go to DesignRush (monthly + you pay when you bid on a project) or Clutch - you'll faint when you'll see their pricing. Voted against.

Hey Outlaw,

Just to confirm — as @SilverClouds mentioned, is the $75 listing fee a one-time payment with no need to renew yearly to keep the listing live?

Would appreciate clarification so I can better understand the long-term value of the listing.


Thanks!

 

[t2van]

Hey @t2van

Appreciate the passion genuinely. I get that the $30 might seem like a small number on its own, but it’s less about affordability and more about strategy.

The goal of suggesting a reduced fee was to encourage more frequent listings from multiple vendors, especially in the early stages of forum growth. More listings = more activity = more eyes on the forum. That’s a win for everyone.

Supporting the forum isn’t just about paying a set fee. It’s also about helping build momentum, participating actively, and getting other high-quality vendors involved.

If the team decides the fee stands as-is, we’ll respect that no drama. But ideas only move things forward when they’re shared, and that’s all this was.

All good either way.

More listings = More activity I think you confuse a forum with a marketplace.

I couldn't agree more "t’s also about helping build momentum, participating actively" but you been here since yesterday, got 7 posts and 4 are here. I bet them 3 are quality gold nuggets people will refer to in the future and will need to use the search bar to find.

But rather than share some valid information to build momentum and participation, let's get sellers here.

Who exactly are you going to sell to if everyone is a seller?

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

More listings = More activity I think you confuse a forum with a marketplace.

I couldn't agree more "t’s also about helping build momentum, participating actively" but you been here since yesterday, got 7 posts and 4 are here. I bet them 3 are quality gold nuggets people will refer to in the future and will need to use the search bar to find.

But rather than share some valid information to build momentum and participation, let's get sellers here.

Who exactly are you going to sell to if everyone is a seller?

Hey @t2van

Fair enough I get your point.

You're right, I’ve only just joined, and most of my activity so far has been in this thread. That’ll change. I do plan to contribute value through posts, insights, and anything else that can genuinely help the community. I’m here for the long term, not just to drop a thread and disappear.

Will do my part.

 

[SilverClouds]

Hey Outlaw,

Just to confirm — as @SilverClouds mentioned, is the $75 listing fee a one-time payment with no need to renew yearly to keep the listing live?

Would appreciate clarification so I can better understand the long-term value of the listing.


Thanks!

I think you pay for Sapphire membership once a year (so recurring) and then you pay for marketplace listing once. On the other forum you need to renew VIP membership and marketplace listing, both recurring payments. So here it's already cheaper! Not sure if I got the pricing right, can @Zwielicht or @Impulse comment if I'm saying something wrong?

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

I think you pay for Sapphire membership once a year (so recurring) and then you pay for marketplace listing once. On the other forum you need to renew VIP membership and marketplace listing, both recurring payments. So here it's already cheaper! Not sure if I got the pricing right, can @Zwielicht or @Impulse comment if I'm saying something wrong?

Hey @SilverClouds

Thanks for the clarification. That does make sense — if the Sapphire membership is annual and the marketplace listing is a one-time fee, it definitely seems like a more affordable structure compared to forums with recurring charges for both.

I appreciate you shedding light on that, and I’d be happy to hear from @Zwielicht or @Impulse to confirm if I’m understanding it correctly.


Thanks again for the insight!

 

[Skyrocket]

It's already reduced (!) because it's one-time fee, you don't need to pay yearly, only once (from what I remember). What else do you want to reduce?? Dude go to DesignRush (monthly + you pay when you bid on a project) or Clutch - you'll faint when you'll see their pricing. Voted against.

You are comparing apples and oranges

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

Thanks everyone for the input and clarification. I understand the structure better now that the pricing for listing is one time , and I’m good with it. All the best — looking forward to contributing more around the forum. Lets End this Conversation.

 

[Impulse]

@PBNHOSTING IO - Yeah, @SilverClouds is right. The listing fee for trading post threads are one-time payments, so you don't have to pay annually for them.

If you are happier with the pricing with that in mind, I can mark this as answered for you. If I've got that wrong and you still have concerns, please feel free to post here again.

 

[PBNHOSTING IO]

@PBNHOSTING IO - Yeah, @SilverClouds is right. The listing fee for trading post threads are one-time payments, so you don't have to pay annually for them.

If you are happier with the pricing with that in mind, I can mark this as answered for you. If I've got that wrong and you still have concerns, please feel free to post here again.

Thank you @Impulse for clarifying the price for listing is one-time fee thank you. I'm Happy with this pricing.

 

[MisterF]

Reducing fees has the possibilty of attracting 50 more sellers, offering PBN hosting etc, thus increasing your competition too.

 

[FatBee]

If you ask me, we are too small for listing FEEs YET.
But the prices look fine to me.