What Are Connects?
Connects are internal usage units used on the Posticy marketplace to access selected platform actions and features.
They help maintain marketplace quality, reduce spam activity, and ensure that both Marketers and Publishers engage in more meaningful and relevant collaborations.
Connects are consumed when:
- A Marketer submits a Proposal
- A Publisher accepts a Proposal
The number of Connects consumed depends on the total proposal value.
Why Does Posticy Use Connects?
Posticy was built to create a more professional and efficient guest posting marketplace experience.
Without usage limitations, marketplaces often experience spam proposals, low quality outreach, fake or mass generated requests, poor response rates, and lower collaboration quality.
The Connect system encourages Users to submit more targeted Proposals, carefully evaluate opportunities, focus on relevant collaborations, and maintain higher quality communication.
This helps improve the experience for both Marketers and Publishers.
How Connect Consumption Works
Connects are consumed based on the total value of a Proposal.
| Proposal Value | Connects Consumed |
|---|---|
| €0–€99 | 1 Connect |
| €100–€149 | 2 Connects |
| €150–€199 | 3 Connects |
Additional thresholds may apply for higher proposal values.
The exact number of Connects required is always displayed before confirming an action.
When Are Connects Consumed?
For Marketers
Connects are consumed when a Proposal is submitted to a Publisher.
This applies even if the Publisher rejects the Proposal, the Proposal receives no response, or the collaboration does not proceed.
For Publishers
Connects are consumed when a Proposal is accepted.
This ensures that both parties participate seriously and helps maintain marketplace quality.
Free Monthly Connects
All registered Users receive free monthly Connects.
Currently, Free accounts receive 3 Connects per month.
Free monthly Connects reset automatically each month, do not accumulate, and expire at the end of the monthly cycle.
Posticy may adjust free Connect allocations at any time.
Purchased Connects
Users can purchase additional Connect packages directly through the Platform.
Purchased Connects are added instantly to the Account, can be used for both Marketer and Publisher actions, remain valid for 12 months from purchase date, expire automatically after the validity period, and are non-refundable.
Premium Subscription
Posticy also offers a Premium subscription plan.
Premium Members benefit from unlimited Proposal submissions, unlimited Proposal acceptances, Connect-free marketplace usage for supported actions, and unrestricted collaboration workflow access.
Premium subscriptions are intended for professional Users and agencies actively using the marketplace.
Fair Usage Rules
Even Premium subscriptions remain subject to fair usage rules.
The following activities are prohibited:
- automated proposal generation
- spam activity
- scraping
- fake collaborations
- abusive marketplace behavior
- manipulation of marketplace activity
Posticy reserves the right to limit or suspend Accounts involved in abusive behavior.
Are Connects Refundable?
No. Consumed Connects are non-refundable.
This includes situations where Proposals are rejected, Users stop responding, collaborations fail, publication does not occur, or Users become dissatisfied with results.
Unused purchased Connects also become invalid after their expiration period.
Important Notes
Connects are not currency, are not transferable between Users, are not redeemable for money, cannot be exchanged outside the Platform, and exist solely as internal Platform usage units.