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DIGITAL PR LINK BUILDING

Links That Journalists
Write — Not Webmasters

Earn editorial backlinks from Forbes, BBC, Business Insider and 500+ premium publications. Digital PR is the highest-authority link building strategy available — and the one Google trusts most.

DA 70–95+ placements 100% editorial — earned not paid No PBNs ever Guaranteed minimums
ForbesDA 95 · 95M/mo
BBCDA 96
ReutersDA 94
Business InsiderDA 93
TechCrunchDA 93 · Tech
The GuardianDA 95
HuffPostDA 92
Inc. MagazineDA 91
EntrepreneurDA 91 · Biz
FinTech Startup — Forbes DA95 link, DR jumped +18 in 60 days · Health SaaS — BBC mention + 3 national press links, organic +220% · eCommerce Brand — Business Insider + Guardian, MRR +67% in 6 months · Legal Tech — Reuters quote + 5 media links, #1 for core keyword · B2B SaaS — TechCrunch feature, 1,200 referral visits in 48hrs · Fashion Brand — Vogue + Elle + Harper's Bazaar, brand search +340% · FinTech Startup — Forbes DA95 link, DR jumped +18 in 60 days · Health SaaS — BBC mention + 3 national press links, organic +220% · eCommerce Brand — Business Insider + Guardian, MRR +67% in 6 months · Legal Tech — Reuters quote + 5 media links, #1 for core keyword ·
What Is Digital PR?

The Only Link Building Strategy Google Actually Endorses

Digital PR is the practice of earning editorial links from journalists and publications — not paying for placements, not swapping links, not using middlemen networks. You create something newsworthy, journalists cover it, and your brand earns links that no amount of money can simply buy.

These are the links that move DR the fastest, rank the hardest keywords, and send referral traffic that actually converts. They're also the most Google-resistant links that exist — because they're genuinely earned.

Traditional Link Building
⚠️ Webmaster-to-webmaster deals
⚠️ Often paid placements
⚠️ DR 20–60 average range
⚠️ Easy to replicate by competitors
⚠️ Vulnerable to Google updates
Digital PR Links
✅ Earned from real journalists
✅ 100% editorial — never paid
✅ DA 70–95+ typical range
✅ Builds brand authority + trust
✅ Algorithm-proof by design
48.6%
of SEO professionals now rate Digital PR as the single most effective link building tactic — BuzzStream study 2024.
3.8×
more links appear on top-ranking pages vs. second-page results. Digital PR is how page-one winners build that gap.
DA 80+
is the typical domain authority of publications we place links in — the tier that creates measurable DR movement with far fewer placements.

4 Ways We Earn You Media Links

We don't use a one-size-fits-all tactic. Every brand and story is different — we match the right Digital PR method to your industry, goals, and timeline.

01

Data & Research Studies

We create original research — surveys, data studies, and industry reports — that journalists cite because it's genuinely newsworthy. Single studies regularly earn 20–80+ links.

Most links per campaign
02

Expert Commentary & HARO

We position your founders and experts as go-to quoted sources for journalists via HARO, Connectively, and direct outreach. Fastest route to Forbes-tier links.

Fastest turnaround
03

Newsjacking & Reactive PR

When breaking news relates to your industry, we pitch your expert's take within hours — while the story is hot and reporters need sources fast.

News-cycle speed
04

Press Release Distribution

Major announcements, product launches, and funding rounds distributed through our verified journalist network — not wire services that nobody reads.

Brand events & launches
Publication Network

We Have Journalist Relationships at 500+ Publications

These are outlets where we've secured placements — not cold outreach lists.

ForbesDA 95 BBCDA 96 Business InsiderDA 93 TechCrunchDA 93 The GuardianDA 95 HuffPostDA 92 Inc. MagazineDA 91 ReutersDA 94 EntrepreneurDA 91 ForbesDA 95 BBCDA 96 Business InsiderDA 93 TechCrunchDA 93 The GuardianDA 95 HuffPostDA 92 Inc. MagazineDA 91 ReutersDA 94 EntrepreneurDA 91
CNBCDA 94 Yahoo FinanceDA 95 Fast CompanyDA 91 WiredDA 93 The TelegraphDA 94 Daily MailDA 93 MarketWatchDA 92 VentureBeatDA 90 InvestopediaDA 91 CNBCDA 94 Yahoo FinanceDA 95 Fast CompanyDA 91 WiredDA 93 The TelegraphDA 94 Daily MailDA 93 MarketWatchDA 92 VentureBeatDA 90 InvestopediaDA 91
Campaign Examples

See How Each Campaign Type Works

Click a campaign type below to see real examples of placements and results.

Data & Research Study Campaign

We design, run, and promote an original research study tied to your industry. Journalists love exclusive data they can reference — a single study can earn 20–60+ editorial links.

  • Industry topic research & survey design
  • Data collection, analysis & visualisation
  • Dedicated study landing page (SEO-optimised)
  • Journalist outreach to 200+ relevant reporters
  • Typical result: 15–60 media links per study
  • Links persist as journalists keep citing the data
📊 Live study placements — example
Forbes.comDA 95
"According to Linking Oz's 2024 SME Finance Report..."
Live · Dofollow · Placed in 48hrs of pitch
Business InsiderDA 93
"New data reveals 73% of SMEs are..."
Live · Dofollow · Same-day coverage
CNBC Make ItDA 94
Data cited in financial literacy feature
Live · Dofollow · Organic secondary citation

Expert Commentary Campaign

We position your founder or subject-matter expert as a journalist's go-to quote source through HARO, Connectively, and direct reporter pitching.

  • Expert profile & authority positioning
  • Daily HARO & Connectively monitoring
  • Tailored expert response writing per pitch
  • Direct journalist relationship outreach
  • Typical result: 2–5 media links per month
  • Builds recurring journalist relationships over time
🎙️ Expert placement examples
Inc. MagazineDA 91
CEO quoted in "Top Productivity Tools" feature
Live · Dofollow · Expert profile linked
HuffPostDA 92
Founder comment on remote work trends
Live · Dofollow · Secured via HARO in 3 days
EntrepreneurDA 91
Expert quoted as industry authority
Live · Dofollow · Repeat journalist relationship

Newsjacking Campaign

We monitor your industry's news cycle in real time. When a major story breaks, we pitch your expert's take to journalists within hours — while the story is still hot.

  • 24/7 industry news monitoring
  • Same-day reactive pitch writing
  • Journalist distribution within 2–4 hours
  • Best for fast-moving industries (finance, tech, health)
  • Links often live within 24 hours of breaking news
  • Builds reputation as the go-to expert in your niche
⚡ Reactive PR speed examples
The GuardianDA 95
Expert quoted 6hrs after Bank of England rate decision
Live · Dofollow · Same-day placement
ReutersDA 94
Tech CEO quoted on AI regulation story
Live · Dofollow · 4hr turnaround
CNBCDA 94
FinTech founder on crypto market movement
Live · Dofollow · 8hr turnaround

Press Release Distribution

For major brand events — funding rounds, product launches, partnerships, awards — we craft a compelling press release and distribute it directly to relevant journalists.

  • Professional press release writing & editing
  • Targeted journalist list built per announcement
  • Direct email outreach — not wire services
  • Follow-up sequences for maximum pick-up rate
  • Typical result: 3–15 media pickups per release
  • Brand mentions indexed even without links
📰 Press release examples
TechCrunchDA 93
Series A funding round announcement
Live · Dofollow · Full feature article
VentureBeatDA 90
New product launch in category roundup
Live · Dofollow · Journalist-written editorial
Wired UKDA 93
Partnership announcement — organic pickup
Live · Dofollow · 5 additional secondary citations

From Brief to Forbes — Our 5-Step Process

A transparent campaign process from kickoff call to live placements in your reporting dashboard.

1
Week 1

Discovery & Brand Audit

We analyse your brand, competitors, and existing backlink profile to identify the highest-impact campaign angle. We pitch 3 campaign concepts before starting anything.

Competitor analysisBrand angle workshop3 campaign ideas presented
2
Week 2–3

Campaign Creation & Asset Building

Once you approve a direction, we build the asset — research study, expert profile, or press release. Every word is crafted to make a journalist's job easier.

Survey design & dataLanding page creationExpert profile optimisation
3
Week 3–4

Journalist Outreach & Pitching

We pitch 100–300+ journalists across our verified network. Every pitch is personalised to the reporter's beat — not mass blast templates that get deleted.

100–300+ journalists pitchedPersonalised per reporter3-touch follow-up
4
Ongoing

Placements Go Live

As journalists publish, links go live. We track every placement in real time and add them to your live reporting dashboard with URL, DA, anchor text, and date.

Real-time dashboardLive URL + DA trackingSecondary citations monitored
5
Monthly

Reporting & Next Campaign Planning

Monthly summary report with total placements, DA breakdown, DR movement, and referral traffic. We then brief the next campaign cycle.

Full placement reportDR & ranking movementNext campaign brief
ROI Comparison

Digital PR vs. Traditional Link Building — Same Budget, Different World

Here's what the same $1,500/month buys you depending on which approach you take.

Traditional Link Building — $1,500/mo
Links per month10–15 links
Average DA / DRDR 25–50
Referral traffic qualityLow — blog readers
Algorithm riskMedium–High
Brand credibility boostMinimal
Sales process impactNone
Link longevity1–2 years avg
Digital PR — $1,500/mo
Links per month2–5 premium links
Average DA / DRDA 80–95+
Referral traffic qualityHigh — qualified readers
Algorithm riskZero — 100% editorial
Brand credibility boostSignificant
Sales process impact"As featured in Forbes"
Link longevityPermanent — editorial
Case Studies

Real Digital PR Campaign Results

A snapshot of campaigns we've run. Results vary by industry and campaign type.

FinTech SaaS
Data study on SME lending drove 34 media placements in 6 weeks
34Media links earned
+22DR increase
DA 93Top placement
8 wkCampaign duration
ForbesFT AdviserCity A.M.+31 more
Health & Wellness
Expert commentary — founder quoted in national health press every month
4–6Links per month
+220%Organic traffic
DA 92Top placement
12 moCampaign running
HuffPostHealthlineWebMD+18 more
eCommerce Brand
Newsjacking around retail trends — 12 placements in 3 months
12Media placements
+67%Revenue YoY
DA 95Top placement
3 moCampaign duration
The GuardianDaily MailWhich?+9 more
Client Reviews

What Clients Say About Our Digital PR

★★★★★
"The Forbes link Linking Oz earned for us closed a deal we'd been working for 3 months. Our sales team now leads every proposal with 'As featured in Forbes'. The SEO value is huge, but the commercial impact is even bigger."
JH
James H.
CEO, FinTech Platform
Forbes · DA 95Placed
★★★★★
"We'd been doing traditional link building for 2 years with slow DR growth. 3 months of Linking Oz's Digital PR campaign added more DR points than the previous 2 years combined. The quality difference is staggering."
SC
Sarah C.
Head of Growth, B2B SaaS
Business Insider + TechCrunchPlaced
★★★★★
"Our founder is now regularly quoted in national health publications. Journalists contact us directly now. The credibility flywheel Linking Oz started is self-perpetuating — and the SEO results speak for themselves."
MR
Maria R.
Marketing Director, Health Brand
HuffPost + Healthline + WebMDPlaced
Pricing

Digital PR Packages — Transparent & Scalable

Retainer-based campaigns with guaranteed minimum placements. No results = no renewal. Cancel any time after month 3.

Starter Campaign
$1,499
per month · 3-month minimum
  • 1 campaign type per month
  • Guaranteed min. 2 media placements
  • DA 70+ target publications
  • Monthly placement report
  • Expert commentary pitching
  • Live placement dashboard
Get Started
Enterprise Campaign
Custom
monthly retainer · fully bespoke
  • Full multi-channel PR strategy
  • Guaranteed 8+ media placements/mo
  • DA 85–95+ tier targets
  • Quarterly data study + monthly reactive
  • Dedicated team (PM + writer + outreach)
  • Weekly reporting + strategy alignment
Book a Call

All packages include asset creation, journalist outreach, placement reporting & DR tracking. Get a custom quote →

Every campaign backed
by our full guarantee
Guaranteed Minimums
Minimum placements per package
🔒
100% Editorial
Never paid — always earned
📊
Full Transparency
Live dashboard — every link visible
🚫
No Lock-In
Cancel after month 3 any time
FAQ

Digital PR — Common Questions Answered

Everything brands and marketing teams ask before their first Digital PR campaign.

Digital PR uses traditional PR tactics — story angles, journalist relationships, newsworthy assets — but the goal is earning online editorial links rather than TV/radio/print mentions. Every placement includes a clickable backlink that passes SEO authority, drives referral traffic, and builds brand credibility simultaneously. Traditional PR rarely focuses on this.

It varies by campaign type and industry. Expert commentary campaigns typically yield 2–5 links per month. Data study campaigns can produce 15–60+ links from a single piece of research as journalists continue to cite it. We guarantee minimums in our packages and we won't overcommit to numbers we can't deliver in your specific niche.

First placements typically go live within 3–6 weeks of campaign launch. Reactive PR and expert commentary can produce links within days of pitching. DR movement from Digital PR links is faster than traditional link building — a single DA 90+ link can move DR 1–3 points within 30 days. Ranking improvements for competitive keywords typically take 3–6 months of consistent DR growth.

No — Digital PR links are 100% editorial and earned through genuine journalistic coverage. They are exactly the type of links Google's algorithm is designed to reward. Unlike paid link schemes or PBN links, there is zero devaluation risk from algorithm updates. In fact, as Google gets better at identifying low-quality links, editorial Digital PR links become relatively more valuable.

Digital PR works across virtually every industry, but it's especially powerful for finance, technology, health, legal, eCommerce, SaaS, and consumer brands — anywhere there's an active journalist community covering the space. We've run successful campaigns in over 30 industries. The key is having a compelling angle — which is our job to identify and craft for you.

We can't guarantee specific publications — no ethical agency can, because editorial decisions are made by journalists and editors, not by us. What we do guarantee is a minimum number of DA-threshold placements per campaign. We'll always be transparent about which publications are realistic targets for your brand and industry before you commit.

We handle all content creation — from research design to expert comment writing to press release drafting. We need a 30-minute onboarding call to understand your brand, positioning, and the topics you're most authoritative in. After that, we manage the entire campaign. Some clients prefer to review drafts; others trust us to handle it end-to-end.

Absolutely — and for many clients, the non-SEO benefits are equally valuable. Being featured in Forbes or Business Insider creates "as featured in" social proof that closes sales, increases email open rates, and improves conversion on landing pages. Brands that run 12+ months of consistent Digital PR see measurable lifts in branded search volume — a signal that directly impacts rankings.

Start Your Campaign

Ready for Links That Journalists Write?

Get a free Digital PR audit — we'll identify your best campaign angle, show you which publications are realistic targets, and give you a clear roadmap to DA 80+ links.

Free audit — no commitment 100% editorial links Guaranteed minimums Cancel after month 3