Metro Times

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DA 76Domain Authority: 76/100 · very strongMoz’s 0 to 100 score for how strongly a site performs in search. Higher means Google ranks it and AI tools are likelier to cite it.DR 78Domain Rating: 78/100 · very strongAhrefs’s 0 to 100 score for how strongly a site performs in search. Higher means Google ranks it and AI tools are likelier to cite it.· US· Do-follow Est. 1995 Open to AI search AI-citable

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Region: US · Michigan; United States

Content mix

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Editorial policy

Disclosure: None

Indexed: YES

No declared restrictions

SEO authority & reach

How easily Metro Times 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.

54

Overall quality54/100 · Strong

Our single blended read on authority, traffic and editorial signal — how much weight a placement here actually carries.

Domain AuthorityMoz's 0 to 100 score predicting how well this site ranks on Google. 90+ is elite.

76/100

Moz

Authority ScoreSEMrush's 0 to 100 overall strength rating, built from backlinks, traffic and trust.

47/100

SEMrush

Organic visits / moEstimated visitors per month who arrive from Google search.

65k

Search-driven

Ranking keywordsHow many search terms it ranks for in Google's top 100 results (US).

84k

Top 100 US

Traffic valueWhat that monthly search traffic would cost to buy through Google Ads.

$38k

PPC equiv / mo

BacklinksTotal number of links from other websites pointing here.

593k

Total

Ref. domainsUnique websites linking to it — a stronger trust signal than raw backlink count.

29k

Unique

Global rankWorldwide traffic rank from Tranco. Lower is bigger (#1 = most visited site).

#29,796

Tranco

AI search visibility

Citable by AI assistants (6/6 answer engines allowed)

Metro Times allows the AI answer engines, so a placement here can be surfaced and cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews.

Cited in AI answers · what drives AI reach

ChatGPT Search

ChatGPT (browsing)

Claude

Google AI Overviews / Gemini

Perplexity

Apple Intelligence

Used for AI model training · secondary; blocking these doesn't stop citation

OpenAI (training)allowed

Anthropic (training)allowed

Anthropic (legacy)allowed

TikTok / Doubaoallowed

Common Crawlallowed

Meta AIallowed

Amazonallowed

Parsed live from robots.txt. Reflects the publisher's stated AI-crawler policy.

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Domain, authority & technical details

Founded1980

Domain registered1995 · GoDaddy.com, LLC

Global rank (Tranco)#29,796

Ad partners (ads.txt)1,527

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Profile last updated Jun 8, 2026 · Enrichment v2

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get published on Metro Times?

Add Metro Times 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 Metro Times cost?

A placement on Metro Times costs $2,000. Every price is shown up front, with no hidden fees or agency retainer.

Can you pay to get published on Metro Times?

Yes. Essentras lets you order a sponsored placement on Metro Times 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 Metro Times?

Typical turnaround is 1-3 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 Metro Times?

Metro Times has a Domain Authority of 76 and a Domain Rating of 78. Both are 0 to 100 authority scores (Moz and Ahrefs); higher means more reach and ranking power.

Is the link from Metro Times dofollow?

Yes, Metro Times provides a dofollow link, which passes SEO authority to your site.

Will a placement on Metro Times be seen by AI tools like ChatGPT?

Yes. Metro Times allows AI crawlers, so a placement here can be discovered and cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

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 Metro Times worth it?

If Metro Times 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.