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dev.to
DA 83DR 90· US· Do-follow

DEV is where working software engineers read and argue, with about 6 million visits a month. If the people you need to convince write code, this reaches them somewhere they chose to be.

$167· 3-7 business days
We get you published, or your money back A live URL and screenshot for every order. Price in the open

Want to publish an article on DEV? This page shows exactly what a placement on DEV costs, its domain authority and monthly reach, how fast it goes live, and whether the article is citable by AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Order directly through Essentras with a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.

Placement fee
$167
3-7 business days
We get you published, or your money back
Refund if we miss the window No credit card to browse

Included with every placement

$348 of extras, at no extra cost

  • Custom article writing $200 value

    We write the article for this outlet. Agencies bill 50 to 200 for this alone.

  • Editorial review and draft approval Included

    You approve the draft before anything goes live, and edits are included.

  • Live-link monitoring $99 value

    We re-check your placement on a schedule and re-place it free if it stops resolving.

  • Screenshot proof and live link Included

    A dated screenshot and the live URL on delivery, so the coverage is provable later.

  • "As Seen On" badge kit Free

    A copy-paste badge for your own site, each logo linking to your published article.

  • The Authority Playbook $49 value

    Our 2026 guide to being cited by AI assistants and trusted by readers.

Every figure here is a price we actually charge for the service on its own. Nothing is added at checkout.

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Topic focus

Technology

Audience

About 6,166,290 monthly visitors, a general readership.

Language: English
Region: US

Content mix

No coverage data

Editorial policy

Disclosure: None
Indexed: MAYBE

SEO authority & reach

How easily DEV ranks on Google and gets surfaced by AI search. Scores run 0 to 100 (higher is better); data from Moz, SEMrush, Ahrefs and Tranco. Hover any metric for what it means.

Domain Authority
83/100
Moz
Authority Score
67/100
SEMrush
Organic visits / mo
744k
Search-driven
Money-back guarantee

Pay upfront. If we don't publish, you get a full refund.

Window-backed

Refund if we miss the turnaround shown above.

Price in the open

What you see is the price. No quote forms.

Proof, not promises

A live URL and screenshot for every order.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get published on DEV?
Add DEV to your cart on Essentras and check out. We handle editorial coordination and placement, with a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.
How much does a placement on DEV cost?
A placement on DEV costs $167. Every price is shown up front, with no hidden fees or agency retainer.
Can you pay to get published on DEV?
Yes. Essentras lets you order a sponsored placement on DEV at a transparent, fixed price with full disclosure compliance, backed by a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.
How long until my article is live on DEV?
Typical turnaround is 3-7 business days. The exact window is shown on the listing, and you get a refund if we miss it.
What is the Domain Authority (DA) of DEV?
DEV has a Domain Authority of 83 and a Domain Rating of 90. Both are 0 to 100 authority scores (Moz and Ahrefs); higher means more reach and ranking power.
Is the link from DEV dofollow?
Yes, DEV provides a dofollow link, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What topics does DEV cover?
DEV publishes on Technology, among others.
Do I have to write the article myself?
Your choice. Upload your own article, or have our editorial team write it. Either way we handle publisher coordination, editorial review and disclosure compliance.
Is a placement on DEV worth it?
If DEV reaches your audience, a placement builds credibility, referral traffic and search authority, and can be cited by AI assistants. With a fixed price and pay-on-delivery, there is no agency retainer and no risk.

Ready to publish on DEV?

$167 placement · 3-7 business days · DA 83

We get you published, or your money back Refund if we miss the window
$167
3-7 business days