In the guest posting industry, most placements are sold with a 1-year validity.
After that period, the link is no longer guaranteed unless the client renews payment.

GuestPostCRM handles this entire cycle automatically, from tracking the 12-month period to sending renewal reminders, and performing link removal precisely on the scheduled expiry date.

Here is the full, simplified explanation.


What Is Link Removal in GPC?


Automated Link Removal is process where GPC tracks all live links that reach their 1-year completion date.

Any link that completes 12 months automatically enters the Link Removal section.

This helps you:

  • Track which links are about to expire
  • Remind the customer before removal
  • Keep your publishers safe
  • Maintain proper link validity rules
  • Offer renewal options to your buyers

No manual tracking.

No spreadsheets.

No guesswork.


How Link Removal Reminders Work


GPC sends multiple automated reminders before the link is removed.

This ensures the buyer is aware, prepared, and given enough time to renew.

Reminder Timeline:


 7 Days Before Link Removal

First Renewal Reminder
Tone:

“Your link will expire in 7 days. Renew to keep the link active for another year.”

Gentle and informative.

4 Days Before Link Removal

Second Reminder
Tone:

“Your link expires in 4 days. Please renew soon to avoid removal.”

A bit more urgent.

Link Removal Day (Day 0)

Final Notification
Tone:

“Your link has expired and is removed. You can re-pay to activate for another year.”

This closes the cycle.


Link Removal Happens Automatically on the Expiry Day


On the exact 365th day:

Link is marked as Removed

Customer is notified

Publisher team is informed

Order is updated with removal status

Renewal option becomes available

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This automation avoids:

  • Missed deadlines
  • Customer confusion
  • Broken commitments
  • Manual checking
  • Forgetting expiry dates

GPC handles it perfectly on time.


Client Needs to Re-Pay to Renew Links


Unlike evergreen placements, 1-year links need renewal.

Once removed, the client must pay again to:

  • Restore the link
  • Keep it live for another year
  • Continue enjoying the SEO value

The renewal is handled exactly like a new order/payment.

This maintains:

  • Fairness
  • Revenue control
  • Publisher integrity
  • Consistent business rules

Link Removal Reminders Go to the Connected Account (NOT Resellers)


This is extremely important.

GuestPostCRM sends link expiry notifications to the actual end customer, not the reseller.

Why?

  • Resellers avoid responsibility
  • End buyers must pay for renewals
  • Link ownership stays with the final client
  • Reduces miscommunication
  • Prevents lost revenue
  • Aligns with real business workflows

So reminders go to the:

  • Connected account
  • Original buyer
  • Actual paying customer

Not the middle reseller.


Why Link Removal Automation Matters


Saves hours of manual tracking

Tracking 1-year link expiry manually is impossible at scale.

Prevents link loss misunderstandings

Clients know in advance that removal is scheduled.

Helps generate recurring revenue

Renewal is a major income cycle for agencies.

Protects website credibility

Expired links should not stay forever.

Ensures accuracy

The CRM calculates exact dates and sends reminders automatically.


Final Summary


Link Removal in GuestPostCRM handles the entire 1-year link lifecycle:

  1. Links are listed once they complete 12 months
  2. Reminder sent on Day −7
  3. Reminder sent on Day −4
  4. On expiry day → Link removed & final notice sent
  5. Customer must re-pay to renew
  6. Reminders always go to the connected account, not reseller

This system makes link management predictable, transparent, and fully automatic — freeing your team from manual tracking and ensuring no renewal opportunity is ever missed.