The highest-authority free Web 2.0 sites that currently allow dofollow backlinks are WordPress.com (DA 92+), Tumblr (DA 86+), Blogger (DA 99), and Weebly (DA 93).
Critical 2026 Update: Many platforms like Medium and LinkedIn now default to rel="nofollow" or rel="ugc" to combat spam. The list below prioritizes platforms where you can still secure a true “dofollow” link if placed contextually within the body content.
The Power Players: Top 5 High-DA Dofollow Sites
These platforms represent the “Gold Standard” for Web 2.0 link building. They combine massive Domain Authority (DA) with the ability to pass link equity (juice) when used correctly.
WordPress.com
Tumblr
Blogger
Wix
1. WordPress.com
- Domain Authority: ~92-96
- Link Type: Dofollow (Default for body content)
- Best Practice: Create a free subdomain (e.g.,
yourbrand.wordpress.com). Write a unique, 500+ word article. Place your link naturally in the first paragraph. Avoid site-wide footer links, as those are often ignored or devalued.
2. Blogger (Blogspot)
- Domain Authority: ~99
- Link Type: Dofollow
- Why it works: Owned by Google, it indexes incredibly fast. It is one of the few remaining platforms that allows almost unrestricted dofollow linking in the main post body without aggressive “ugc” tagging.
3. Tumblr
- Domain Authority: ~86-98
- Link Type: Dofollow (Text Posts Only)
- The Trap: Links in “Photo” or “Link” post types are often redirects or nofollow. You MUST create a “Text” post and hyperlink a word inside the body for it to count as a dofollow backlink.
4. Weebly
- Domain Authority: ~93
- Link Type: Dofollow
- Strategy: Use their drag-and-drop builder to create a simple “About” or “Resource” page. The external links you add to text blocks are dofollow by default.
5. Wix
- Domain Authority: ~92
- Link Type: Dofollow
- Note: While the free version has noticeable ads, the links inside your text blocks pass authority. Ensure you check the “SEO Settings” for the specific page to ensure it is indexable.
Complete List: High Authority Dofollow Platforms
Use this table to plan your link diversity. “DA” is estimated Domain Authority.
| Platform Name | Est. DA | Dofollow Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Google Sites (sites.google.com) | 97 | Links in body text are widely considered dofollow; highly trusted by Google. |
| LinkedIn Pulse (Articles) | 99 | Articles (not posts) often allow dofollow links, but this fluctuates. Great for B2B. |
| LiveJournal | 92 | Classic blogging platform. Body links are dofollow. |
| Yola | 84 | Free website builder. Content links are dofollow. |
| Jimdo | 89 | German-based builder. Good diversity for link profiles. |
| HubPages | 92 | Strict. Links must be highly relevant or they will be removed/nofollowed. |
| Evernote (Shared Notebooks) | 92 | Public shared notes can be indexed and contain links. |
| Telegra.ph | 90+ | Ultra-minimalist publishing tool by Telegram. Anonymous and dofollow. |
The ‘Nofollow’ Traps (Avoid These for Juice)
Don’t waste time building these if your only goal is “link juice.” These platforms are high authority but force rel="nofollow" or rel="ugc" on all external links.
- Medium (DA 95): Uses
rel="nofollow"on almost all standard user posts. Good for traffic, bad for authority transfer. - Quora (DA 93): All answers are nofollow.
- Reddit (DA 91): All external links are nofollow/ugc.
- Wikipedia: Strictly nofollow and heavily moderated.
Strategy: The ‘Tiered’ Approach
Do not just spam these sites with links to your home page. Use the Tiered Linking strategy for maximum safety:
- Tier 1 (The Target): Your main website.
- Tier 2 (The Buffer): High-quality articles on WordPress and Blogger that link to your Tier 1 site.
- Tier 3 (The Support): Use Tumblr, LiveJournal, and Yola to link to your Tier 2 articles (not your main site).
This passes authority up the chain while protecting your main site from looking spammy to Google algorithms.
Checklist for Success
- [ ] Unique Content: Never copy-paste. Write unique 300-500 word intros.
- [ ] Multimedia: Embed a YouTube video or image to make the page look “real” to Google crawlers.
- [ ] Indexing: After publishing, share the link on X (Twitter) or Pinterest to help Google find and index it faster.