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Services, guides, and campaign routes.
A browseable hub for buyers comparing SEO backlinks, digital PR, editorial link building, US and international campaigns, and backlink quality.
Campaign services, market and industry breakdowns, and practical guides on backlink quality, reporting, and strategy.
Services
Core SEO backlink services.
See how digital PR backlinks get earned: campaign anatomy, the three angle types, and why journalists cite useful stories instead of link requests.
Quality deep diveEditorial backlinks: useful citations chosen by a publisherUnderstand editorial backlinks, earned citations and paid placements. Learn how to check the live link without relying on domain scores.
Authority metricsHigh authority backlinks, beyond the scoreHigh authority backlinks explained: what DA and DR measure, what they miss, how to get links from trusted sites, and what we report for each one.
PR-led linksPR link building gives publishers a reason to cite youHow digital PR link building uses research, commentary and journalist relationships. Understand linked coverage, reporting and realistic expectations.
Link building serviceLink building services with monthly link minimumsOur link building services earn editorial links through digital PR: plans from $6,000 a month for 10+ links, every link reported, and how we compare.
Clean links, provenNo PBN link building you can actually verifyNo PBN link building with proof: the network footprints to check, the vetting questions that expose PBN vendors, and how to verify each placement.
Straight answersBuy backlinks without buying a problemWhere to buy backlinks and what each price tier sells, from $50 marketplace spam to managed editorial campaigns, with the risk math for each.
Pricing and packagesBacklink packages with the math shownBacklink packages from $6,000 to $9,900 per month: minimum editorial link counts, per-placement math from $495, live reporting, and secure USD checkout.
Reactive PRReactive PR that earns links from live newsReactive PR turns journalist requests and breaking news into editorial backlinks. How monitoring, speed and expert comments earn coverage with a link.
Expert CommentaryExpert commentary links built on your team's expertisePosition your team as the sources reporters quote. Expert commentary links can earn editorial backlinks and repeat coverage as journalists return.
Data-Led CampaignsData-led digital PR that turns numbers into headlinesData-led digital PR turns original datasets into stories journalists cite. How we source data, test angles and pitch one study to many desks.
For agenciesWhite-label link building for agenciesOutsource link building to a white-label digital PR team: we earn and report the links, and you keep the client relationship under your brand.
Markets
US and global campaign planning.
US link building through digital PR: national, metro, and trade press coverage from a team that has placed 12,000+ editorial links. From $495 per link.
Cross-border campaignsInternational link building that works market by marketInternational link building with a working process: prioritize markets, localize story assets, pitch local desks, and measure results per market.
Industries
Common buyer categories.
SaaS backlinks earned through digital PR: turn product data into press coverage, build authority for comparison pages, win links in tech media.
Ecommerce and D2CEcommerce backlinks that strengthen category pagesEcommerce backlinks that lift category rankings: seasonal PR calendars, product-led data stories, and editorial links from the publications shoppers read.
Finance and fintechFinance backlinks under YMYL scrutinyFinance backlinks built for YMYL scrutiny: compliance-aware digital PR, credentialed expert commentary, and links finance editors stand behind.
Guides
Backlink strategy and quality checks.
How to choose a digital PR agency in the US: the five kinds of online PR companies, what each delivers and costs, a vetting checklist, and red flags.
Beginner guideWhat are SEO backlinks?SEO backlinks explained without jargon: how Google reads links from PageRank to the link spam update, which types matter, and five myths to drop.
Planning frameworkHow many backlinks do I need?Stop guessing how many backlinks you need. A competitor gap method with a worked example, realistic velocity, and where diminishing returns kick in.
Side-by-side comparisonDigital PR vs link building, compared honestly.Digital PR vs link building compared on cost per link, scale, quality ceiling, and brand side effects, with a straight answer on when each wins.
Practical checklistThe backlink quality checklist.A 12-point backlink quality checklist with the exact tool and red flag for each check: indexation, traffic, outbound links, anchors, placement.
Risk analysisPBN links vs editorial links.PBN links vs editorial links: what each costs, the footprints Google uses to catch networks, and the risk math cheap link sellers skip.
Sustainable tacticsWhite hat link building, defined by what survives.What white hat link building means now, where gray hat starts, how Google enforces the line, and the tactics that hold up through updates.
Link Building GuideHARO link building: what works since the 2025 relaunchHARO is back: Featured.com relaunched it in April 2025. How HARO link building works now, where else journalists post requests, and what to expect.
AI search guideHow to build links for AI searchHow to build links for AI search: how Google AI Overviews, AI Mode and ChatGPT pick sources, why citations differ from links, and the PR work behind both.
Entity SEOBrand mentions and backlinks: two outputs of the same workLinked and unlinked mentions do different jobs in SEO. How brand mentions and backlinks work together, plus a workflow for turning mentions into links.
Reporting standardsBacklink reporting you can check for yourselfReview backlink reports using source URLs, destinations, link attributes and check dates. Count referring domains correctly and separate search metrics.
DIY walkthroughHow to run a backlink auditRun a backlink audit in an afternoon: export from Search Console and Ahrefs, classify referring domains into buckets, and get the disavow call right.
Research
Original data studies.
72 McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Five Guys and Pizza Hut restaurants inside US airport terminals, ranked by 56,938 Google reviews.
Data studyThe best and worst airports in Australia53 Australian passenger airports ranked by the exact average of 99,664 Google reviews, with the best and worst in each state and territory.
Data studyThe best and worst airports in Canada35 Canadian airports with scheduled passenger flights ranked by the exact average of 156,552 Google reviews.
Data studyThe best and worst beaches in Australia366 beaches across Australia ranked by the exact average of 210,563 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst beaches in South Africa119 beaches across South Africa ranked by the exact average of 162,655 Google reviews, with the three coastal provinces compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Coles supermarkets in Australia830 Coles supermarkets ranked by the exact average of 622,155 Google reviews, with every state and territory compared.
Data studyThe best and worst DMV offices in America2,441 DMV offices across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., ranked by the exact average of 1,236,511 Google reviews.
Data studyThe best and worst Five Guys restaurants in America1,366 Five Guys restaurants ranked by the exact average of 1,190,268 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst haunted houses in America410 haunted attractions open for Halloween 2026, ranked by the exact average of 389,536 Google reviews, with 17 states compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Home Affairs offices in South Africa82 Department of Home Affairs offices across South Africa ranked by the exact average of 26,477 Google reviews.
Data studyThe best and lowest-rated hospitals in America1,506 American hospitals ranked by the exact average of 2,926,510 Google reviews, with the best and lowest rated in every state.
Data studyThe best and lowest-rated public hospitals in Australia126 Australian public hospitals with an emergency department ranked by the exact average of 61,399 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst hospitals in Canada177 Canadian hospitals with an emergency department ranked by the exact average of 135,074 Google reviews, with every province compared.
Data studyThe best and lowest-rated hospitals in New Zealand30 public and private hospitals in New Zealand ranked by the exact average of 7,998 Google reviews.
Data studyThe best and worst Macca's in Australia887 Macca's restaurants ranked by the exact average of 1,459,622 Google reviews, with every state and territory compared.
Data studyThe best and worst McDonald's in America12,834 McDonald's restaurants ranked by the exact average of 20,466,218 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst McDonald's in Canada1,165 McDonald's restaurants across Canada ranked by the exact average of 2,123,822 Google reviews, with nine provinces compared.
Data studyThe best and worst McDonald's in New Zealand168 McDonald's restaurants in New Zealand ranked by the exact average of 310,815 Google reviews, with every region compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Nando's in Canada30 Nando's restaurants in Canada ranked by the exact average of 72,468 Google reviews, with British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Nando's in South Africa225 Nando's restaurants ranked by the exact average of 294,866 Google reviews, with every province compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Pizza Hut restaurants in America4,632 Pizza Hut restaurants ranked by the exact average of 2,125,050 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst shopping malls in South Africa678 shopping centres across South Africa ranked by the exact average of 3,274,335 Google reviews, with every province compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Social Security offices in America541 Social Security field offices ranked by the exact average of 116,654 Google reviews, with 19 states compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Starbucks stores in America11,580 Starbucks stores ranked by the exact average of 5,693,882 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Subway restaurants in America13,612 Subway restaurants ranked by the exact average of 2,977,280 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Taco Bell restaurants in America7,728 Taco Bell restaurants ranked by the exact average of 6,832,004 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Walmart stores in America4,550 Walmart stores ranked by the exact average of 18,315,482 Google reviews, with every state compared.
Data studyThe best and worst Woolworths in Australia1,044 Woolworths supermarkets ranked by the exact average of 843,976 Google reviews, with every state and territory compared.
Data studyThe best and worst beaches in New Zealand95 beaches across New Zealand ranked by the exact average of 48,012 Google reviews, with every region compared.
Data studyThe best and worst haunted houses in Canada25 haunted attractions open for Halloween 2026, ranked by the exact average of 16,321 Google reviews, with five provinces compared.
Data studyIreland's best and worst haunted attractions7 haunted attractions and ghost tours open for Halloween 2026 in Ireland, ranked by the exact average of 1,799 Google reviews, with 4 counties compared.
Data studyIreland's best and worst NDLS centresAll 34 National Driver Licence Service centres in Ireland ranked by the exact average of 4,131 Google reviews, with the four provinces compared.
Data studyThe best and worst-rated banks in America3,071 bank branches ranked by the exact average of 509,525 Google reviews, with 13 big banks and 37 states compared.
Data studyThe best and worst rated councils in the UK108 UK councils ranked by the exact average of the 24,843 Google reviews on their main Google Maps listing.
Data studyThe best and worst Tim Hortons in Canada2,438 Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada ranked by the exact average of 2,493,858 Google reviews, with nine provinces compared.
Data studyThe most and least haunted states in AmericaAll 50 states ranked by reported ghost sightings per 100,000 residents, from 68,032 sightings listed on Ghosts of America.
Research hubAll data studiesEvery SEO Backlinks study in one place, with the full method, national lists and state tables.