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PR Link-Building: Earning Links from TechCrunch, PCmag, MSN, and The Week!

SaaS Seo Case Study

Earned backlinks

40+ Editorial backlinks

Top publishers

TechCrunch, PCMag, MSN, The week and more

Impacts

0 to 100k+/m organic traffic in less than 90 days!

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Our AI industry data analysis led to link placements and coverage on top media outlets including TechCrunch, PCmag, The Week, MSN, and 40+ others.

And just in case you’re wondering…

This was for a new company with 0 SEO authority before our campaign (more on this later). 

Want to find out how we did it?

Read through this case study, and we’ll show you our process – and how you can achieve similar results.

Client overview

WriterBuddy is a forward-thinking company that leverages AI to help individuals and businesses write more efficiently.

Objective

The client’s website was brand new. And it’s no secret that SEO for new websites can be challenging, especially in the B2B space with established competitors.

 Their goals included:

  • To create an SEO advantage early in their business.
  • Rank for many fairly competitive keywords, e.g., acronym generator, elevator pitch generator, sentence rewriter, hook generator, Instagram caption generator, etc.
  • See the results ASAP to generate an ROI and use the profits to reinvest in their business.

Problem

Just like many innovative companies that need their focus elsewhere, the client had a few key challenges which made it tough for them to rank higher on Google (at least fast). 

These were:

  • Having ZERO authority in the eyes of Google as they had a newly registered domain.
  • Having well-established players such as Copyai, Jasper, Writesonic, etc., as their competitors.
  • Trying to rank for buyer-intent keywords that list online writing tools, not blog posts. So, there wasn’t any way to improve the “Content Quality” in this case.
  • Targeting fairly competitive keywords (but not having any authority).

Though not an easy task, our process enables us to quickly tap into top news outlets and publishers – as you’ll see in just a moment.

What could be done

While they had a great business, there were some SEO challenges. 

The main one? 

Having zero authority in their niche. 

So, we suggested they try to get a DR boost (obviously) to make their site look authoritative in Google’s eye. 

As their technical SEO was pretty solid, and we couldn’t work on improving content – We suggested our PR backlink package that works magically fast to increase authority and rankings.

This package is designed to quickly tap into the world’s most prominent publishers and leverage their authority for your business. 

Spoiler Alert: We managed to secure DR 70+ Links for an average price of $227 per link (for the client). This is less than Ahrefs’ estimate of the “average backlink”, and ours were DR 70+, including TechCrunch, PCMag, MSN, the week & More! (We’ll break this down later)

What exactly did we do

We analyzed the client’s niche and developed a comprehensive digital PR strategy. It focused on building high-quality contextual backlinks to boost search rankings. The key component of this strategy was a creative content campaign in the form of an infographic that explored the Global Investment Report on the AI Industry for 2021-2023.

Why an infographic report

Most SEO and PR companies pay mediocre sites to post their links. But if you want to get featured on top publishers like TechCrunch, PCMag, The Week, MSN & More — that simply won’t work. 

These sites want to maintain their reputation as the best magazines & publishers in the world because that’s worth more than whatever SEO companies offer them. 

Therefore, we take an innovative, organic, and creative approach to link-building. 

We create world-class content and industry reports that the best publishers want to link to – so our clients can be recognized as industry leaders.

Results overview

Thanks to our efforts, the campaign earned coverage and do-follow links from top-tier media outlets such as TechCrunch, PCmag, The Week, MSN, and more than 40 others.

Take a look at some of the globally-recognized PR links we have secured:

Publisher
DR
Domain traffic
Backlink URL
92
14M+
92
655M+
91
19.8M+
89
487.1K+
78
61.2K+
Publisher
DR
Domain traffic
Backlink URL
92
14M+
92
655M+
91
19.8M+
89
487.1K+
78
61.2K+
77
422.5K+
76
172.0K+
76
43.8K+
75
77.6K+
58
37k+
65
84k+
54
29K+
54
40K+
41
166K+
  • The campaign earned contextual links from 40+ publications.
  • The DR increased from ZERO to 24 within 10 days.
  • The website saw an increase of 113k+ monthly organic traffic in less than 90 days, which was previously non-existent. The website is now ranking for over 7k keywords.

Here is a table to give you an overview of the results:

Campaign budget
$10,000
Number of Links built
44
Cost per link (avg:)
$227.27
Average DR of a link built in the campaign
70+

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Strategy: breakdown of the digital PR campaign

Step 1: Brainstorming the topic

As an AI tool, WriterBuddy was the perfect source to develop industry AI reports or stats.

Every second (Yes, every second counts!), the world of AI is heating up. Major players like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google hit the headlines daily. But who else is in the game? 

Our team set out to explore this question and went through AI-related studies, whitepapers, and reports. In addition, we paid close attention to tech journalism to identify a knowledge gap in the AI industry.

Based on our research, we crafted a set of questions to investigate the state of AI investments, including:

  • How much are corporate investors willing to risk with AI technology?
  • Which companies are receiving the most significant investments in the AI industry?

The AI wave has Reporters itching to cover AI-related topics. 

But they often lack data, resources, and credible sources. We saw this as an opportunity for us to create a world-class content piece like an infographic that journalists want to quote and use in their articles.

Step 2: Data-driven research studies

To answer the above questions, we researched over 10,000 AI companies and their funding data between 2015 and 2023. We sourced these data from trusted sources such as CrunchBase, NetBase Quid, S&P Capital IQ, and NFX.

Then we presented our findings in the form of an infographic. We kept the following in mind:

  • Careful consideration of design elements like color, data visualization, and branding
  • Ensuring that the infographic effectively communicates the intended message
  • Kept the visual looking clean and crisp to provide the reader with an excellent experience. 

The following is the Infographic we created for WriterBuddy.ai:

Infographic that we created for WriterBuddy 

You can check out the full report here at: https://writerbuddy.ai/blog/ai-investment-report

Step 3: Identifying relevant journalists

We used media database tools to identify and compile a list of relevant journalists covering the AI and tech industry. We looked for journalists who have previously covered AI technology, data analytics, and funding rounds.

Step 4: Crafting a pitch and outreach

Once we had a list of industry journalists, we crafted a clear pitch that explained the study, our findings, and why it was relevant to their audience. We personalized the pitch for each journalist, highlighting their previous work in this area and explaining why we thought our story would interest them.

Expert Link-building tip: If you want to build the best links in the world, stop looking at the process as an SEO technique. Start looking at it like this:  “How can we offer so much value that the journalist wants to link to us?” 

After execution, the results started to kick in. We continued to monitor results, and as we had new data daily, we continued optimizing our email campaign by re-using elements that got the most responses.

Digital PR Campaign Impact

Are you curious about how we successfully elevated our clients’ business? This is a tour specially arranged for you. We are sharing the visual demonstration of how the results in Ahrefs changed after we did this campaign.

Ahrefs SEO Stats Overview

As you can see, we started the campaign on February 10th when our client had 0 organic traffic. The first link was secured 14 days later, on 24th February. And editorial backlinks from top media outlets started to rain.

Then it went boom!

And look at the stats now! As of 21st June 2023, the organic traffic is 113k+/m! 

Are you feeling excited? 

We are ready to explore how we can replicate or even surpass these results for your business! It does not matter if you’re a SaaS founder or a content marketer, or maybe a law firm owner. And your website surely needs a higher rank for competitive, high-converting keywords.

These keywords are not easy to rank, and that’s why we are here!

At Team OneLittleWeb, we make it easy to rank competitive keywords through the power of PR Backlinks. With us, you won’t have to worry about keyword difficulty, you can sit back, relax, and take updates of progress.

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“But how much is this going to cost me”

We were more than happy with the outcome of this campaign in terms of cost. It is one of the most impressive aspects of this campaign that will surely surprise you.

According to Ahrefs, the “average backlink” costs $361. And they also say most sites over DR60 don’t sell backlinks.

Average link cost according to Ahrefs

This means: “The average backlink” in Ahrefs’ study had a much lower DR than 70. So, for 44 DR60+ backlinks, according to them, the ‘total’ pricing would be 44*$620= $27280.

Thanks to our infographic campaign, it has been featured on sites like TechCrunch, PCMag, MSN, The Week, and more. As you’ve gone through this case study, you’ll agree that the backlinks we landed for WriterBuddy were way above average. To be exact, our campaign’s average DR of a backlink was 70+.

And our whole campaign (with an average DR of 70+) only cost the client $10,000. 

Let’s do the sum now.

The average for our campaign was $10,000÷44= $227

Yes, this is how much the client paid per link.

Our cost per link was almost 40% lower than the average price, yet we built the best links in the world.

We know that sounds crazy for a campaign, but it’s true!

How is this possible 

We simply focus on creating world-class content, putting it in front of the right journalists, and pitching angles with current trends in mind. 

This enables us to land not only the initial links, but also a compounding effect of more journalists, industry experts, and publishers quoting our clients.

Ultimately leading to more links, which brings our cost per link down.

And again, these are NOT paid backlinks – earned through real PR plus world-class content. 

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That’s how you can build High-Quality DR-90+ PR backlinks for yourself. But we understand all of this can be a little too overwhelming.

You don’t have to spend hours researching and creating link-worthy content or sending outreach emails. Because we are here to take the weight off your shoulders, you can contact us immediately so that building digital PR backlinks can be fast and easy for your SEO strategy.

What makes us different from other digital PR agencies

Experience and expertise: We have a proven track record of successfully securing prominent DR-90+ PR links.

Research-based: We don’t just do SEO. We breathe in it. We don’t just do Keyword Research, write SEO-based content, and email outreach for backlinks. We do our research well to find the required backlinks from high-quality sites.

Strategic approach: Our team of PR Professionals is committed to providing world-class service, and landing the most prestigious links. We’re ready to sit down and come up with creative angles to take your business into the headlines. 

Communication and collaboration: We offer our clients periodic reports and always keep our clients in the loop. Our core belief is that collaboration drives creativity, so we’re always in close communication with you – and are always happy to discuss new ideas.

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Discover how our AI industry data analysis led to link placements and coverage on top media outlets including TechCrunch, PCmag, The Week, MSN, and 30+ others.

Client:

WriterBuddy is a forward-thinking company that leverages AI to improve the writing experience for individuals and businesses alike. 

They’ve got a new website and want to rank higher on Google for search terms related to writing tools, like Instagram Caption Generator, Hook Generator, and Blog Ideas Generator. That’s where we come in.

We developed a comprehensive digital PR strategy that focused on building high-quality backlinks and boosting search rankings. The key component of this strategy was a creative content campaign in the form of an infographic that explored the Global Investment Report on the AI Industry for 2021-2023.

Thanks to our efforts, the campaign earned coverage and do-follow links from top-tier media outlets such as TechCrunch, PCmag, The Week, MSN, and more than 30 others. Take a look at some of the high-quality PR links we have secured:

Coverage DR Backlink URL
90 https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/20/corporate-investment-artificial-intelligence/
78 http://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/ai-and-big-tech-busted-flush-or-the-next-gold-rush/ar-AA17SPEr
87 https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/20/corporate-investment-artificial-intelligence/
91 http://www.pcmag.com/news/easy-money-ai-startups-rake-in-the-cash-even-before-chatgpt

Strategy: Breakdown of the Digital PR Campaign

STEP 1.1: Brainstorm the Topic

The world of AI is heating up, with major players like OpenAI and Google making big steps in the industry. But who else is in the game, and what are they getting from investors? Our team set out to explore this question by searching for AI-related studies, reports, and whitepapers. 

Additionally, we paid close attention to tech journalism to identify a knowledge gap in the AI industry.

Based on our findings, we crafted a set of questions to investigate the state of AI investments, including:

STEP 1.2: Data-Driven Research Studies

To answer these questions, we analyzed over 10,000 AI companies and their funding data between 2015 and 2023. We collected data from sources like CrunchBase, NetBase Quid, S&P Capital IQ, and NFX.

We then presented our findings in the form of an infographic. When creating the infographic, we carefully considered design elements like color, data visualization, and branding to ensure that it effectively communicates the intended message to the target audience in an engaging and visually appealing way. The following the the Infographic we created for WriterBuddy.ai: 

[Photo of the AI Investment Infographic for WriterBuddy.]

Here’s the published study on WriterBuddy Blog: [Link to the study]

STEP 3: Identifying Relevant Journalists

We used media database tools to identify and compile a list of relevant journalists covering the AI and tech industry. We looked for journalists who have previously covered AI technology, data analytics, and funding rounds.

STEP 4: Crafting a Pitch and Outreach

Once we have identified the relevant journalists, we crafted a pitch that clearly explained the study, our findings, and why it was relevant to their audience. We personalized the pitch for each journalist, highlighting their previous work in this area and explaining why we thought our story would be of interest to them.

Results:

YOUR TURN

That’s how you can build High-Quality DR-90+ PR backlinks for yourself. But we understand all of this can be a little too overwhelming.

You don’t have to spend hours creating link-worthy content or sending outreach emails.

You can now contact us right away so that building digital PR backlinks can be fast and easy for your SEO strategy.

What makes us different from other Digital PR agencies:

Experience and Expertise: We have a proven track record of successfully securing High Quality DR-90+ PR links.

Strategic Approach: Our team of PR Professionals is committed to conducting extensive research and analysis to gather the most comprehensive and accurate data possible. 

Communication and Collaboration: We offer our clients periodic reports that depict the performance of their campaign and furnish valuable insights for potential enhancement if deemed necessary.

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