{"id":10074,"date":"2025-12-03T09:56:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T23:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalnomadshq.com.au\/?p=10074"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T03:33:07","slug":"what-are-backlinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalnomadshq.com.au\/blog\/what-are-backlinks\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Backlinks in SEO?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What Are Backlinks?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Answer: Backlinks put simply, are links on other websites that link back to your own.<\/p>

These are normally in the format of hyperlinks, the highlighted text that allows users to click through onto another website or page.<\/p>

In the SEO<\/a><\/u> (Search engine optimisation) world these are what Google considers \u201ca vote\u201d of credibility or another company vouching for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So, Why Are Backlinks Important?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Expanding on how Google views backlinks as a vote of credibility, this is a key reason to why backlinks still to this day are one of Google\u2019s key ranking signals.<\/p>

The more \u201cvotes\u201d or backlinks your website has, the higher (statistically) your website will rank.<\/p>

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Backlinks are not new\u2026 they have been around as long as the term SEO itself.<\/p>

But,<\/p>

They have changed, and the way in which Google gives credibility and its authority to websites from backlinks today has also changed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"The best way to demonstrate trustworthiness is to become a recognised source of reliable information in your niche.\"<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Types of Backlinks are Valuable?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A backlink isn\u2019t just a backlink \u2013 they are not all equal,<\/p>

If anything, no two backlinks are ever the same.<\/p>

Why?<\/p>

Let\u2019s break down some key areas of how high-quality backlinks are determined.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Trusted Domains or Authoritative Websites<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Links are a \u201cvote\u201d of credibility, so the source from which the credibility is being shared from is just as important.<\/p>

A backlink from a random website nobody\u2019s heard of\u2026. Or a backlink from Forbes or News.com.au \u2013 who has more credibility?<\/p>

In the SEO world this is a concept established as Domain Authority.<\/p>

The higher a websites credibility, the more authority it shares when it links through to your own site.<\/p>

A single link from a high DA (Domain Authority) website can be stronger than 1000-2000 low quality backlinks.<\/p>

So, working on obtaining a couple of credible high DA backlinks can be pivotal in a backlink campaign.<\/p>

These links don\u2019t come easy (or everyone would do it right?)<\/p>

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Example of Forbes.com & News.com.au DR (DA) rating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is\u00a0anchor text<\/a>? \u2013 the backlink to which the linking website links out on.<\/p>

It\u2019s the visible text that a user can click on to navigate through to your website.<\/p>

This text can be important.<\/p>

With several industry studies providing strong correlation to having relevant \u201ckeyword rich\u201d anchor text linking through to your website increases your website rankings.<\/p>

There are different types of anchor text for backlinks and they are segmented into 5 core pillars.<\/p>

Exact Match<\/strong>: Anchor text being an exact match of the keyword you are targeting.<\/p>

Example: \u201cBuy Sunglasses\u201d linking to an ecommerce product page of Sunglasses.<\/em><\/p>

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Partial Match<\/strong>: Similar to Exact match, this will include your target keyword, however, would also include some additional words for better context.<\/p>

Example \u201cBest sunglasses under 1000\u201d linking to the same ecommerce Sunglasses product page.<\/em><\/p>

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Branded Anchors<\/strong>: These are anchor text links that are linking on your branded terms.<\/p>

Example: \u201cApple\u201d linking to Apple\u2019s Homepage. <\/em><\/p>

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Naked URL<\/strong>: The exact match of the actual URL being linked to.<\/p>

Example: www.apple.com<\/em><\/p>

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Generic<\/strong>: As it sounds, Generic, common words or phrases linking to the target page.<\/p>

Example: \u201cread more\u201d, \u201clearn more\u201d or \u201cclick here\u201d etc.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Diversity in your anchor text is common and Google also considers \u201cnormal\u201d.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Having a website with 1000 backlinks and every link anchoring from \u201cbest sunglasses\u201d can start to look very suspicious\u2026<\/p>

Entering\u2026 \u201cGoogle Penguin\u201d.<\/p>

A Google algorithm introduced to directly target the over saturation use of exact match key terms trying to manipulate site rankings. Commonly called a \u201cblack hat\u201d SEO technique.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ashley Paine, SEO Account Manager at Digital Nomads HQ<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The website (and Page) linking to you is in your niche<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A backlink from another website needs to make sense \u2013 and Google can see whether it does or worse doesn\u2019t.<\/p>

Trying to obtain high DA links are important (as we mentioned) however, having a link from a highly authority tech company that links through to a company in health and beauty industry doesn\u2019t make much sense, does it?<\/p>

So, with this in mind, Google favours links that are from websites within your Niche.<\/p>

If you\u2019re a company in real estate, think who are the most credible websites in your niche\u2026 realestate.com, domain.com etc.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Firstly, we need to understand to two main links and their differences;<\/p>

Dofollow vs Nofollow links<\/p>

Dofollow Links: The default type of link that passes link equity or “link juice” to the target page, impacting its search rankings.<\/p>

Nofollow Links: Links with the “rel=nofollow” tag. These do not pass link equity or \u201clink juice\u201d \u2013 these are mainly used for links in user-generated content (comments, forums), paid links, or links you don’t want to endorse when linking out.<\/p>

With Dofollow links providing \u201clink juice\u201d and telling Google to share authority, these are the links that become helpful to your\u00a0SEO campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There is only so many times a website can \u201cvote\u201d for you before it becomes old news right\u2026<\/p>

If someone leaves you a review it has impact! \u2026 but a second review for the same person? Starts to lose its \u201cvote\u201d of confidence, right?<\/p>

This is similar to backlinks. You can better measure this by assessing referring domains as opposed to backlinks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Backlink vs Referring Domain?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Backlinks<\/strong><\/p>

Definition: Individual links from one website to another. Think of backlinks as the specific highways that take users from one place on the web to another.<\/p>

Example: If Website A has three different pages linking to a single page on Website B, that counts as three backlinks for Website B.<\/em><\/p>

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Referring Domains<\/strong><\/p>

Definition: The unique websites that house those backlinks. Referring domains represent the total number of websites sending traffic your way.<\/p>

Example: Even though Website A has three links to Website B, it still only counts as one referring domain for Website B.<\/em><\/p>

Here are some statistics on referring domains and page ranking.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Focus on Authority, Not Volume<\/strong><\/p>

A single high-authority, relevant (niche) link provides significantly more value than dozens of low-quality or irrelevant links. Prioritise links from established, trusted domains and domains frequently cited by LLMs.<\/p>

2. Relevance and Context are Crucial<\/b><\/p>

The context surrounding the link matters most. A link from a respected, topically relevant industry blog is far more valuable than one from a random, unrelated site. Search engines prioritise links that make sense contextually.<\/p>

3. The Power of Brand Validation<\/p>

Homepage backlinks are exceptionally potent. They act as a domain-wide vote of confidence, validating your entire site and dramatically boosting your overall Brand Authority and domain credibility.<\/p>

4. Earned Links Trump All<\/p>

The most sustainable and valuable links are those that are authentically earned. This happens when you create truly unique, high-quality, and valuable content that others naturally want to reference, cite, and share.<\/p>

5. Credibility in the AI Era<\/p>

As AI systems increasingly interpret backlinks as core credibility signals, natural editorial mentions and strategic Public Relations (PR) links are becoming even more influential, impacting both organic search rankings and AI-driven content responses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ready to start building some links? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Now we have broken down the types of backlinks that are valuable and the types of links you want to obtain to see improvements in your SEO \u2013 let\u2019s give you some tools and strategies on how you can start building backlinks for your website.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Generate more backlinks in 2026?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Content for AI & AI Tools<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With so many content creators relying heavily on AI tools to create their content – meaning that users aren’t generating NEW content, they are having AI research and re-angle existing content.<\/p>

If you can establish content that becomes the source of truth \/ the data that AI tools and sources are pulling there information from… the volume of links that can be established is HUGE.\u00a0<\/p>

This is a new strategy in 2026 and only will become more & more apparent as the reliance on AI tools to write content for users is utilised.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Start by creating link worthy assets<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Content, content, content.<\/u><\/p>

People will link through to your website or assets on your websites if they are WORTH linking to. This means your content needs to be of a calibre that isn\u2019t easily replicated or often they will just replicate it themselves or \u2026make it better\u2026 Awkward.<\/p>

You have to establish blogs, or video content, tools or calculators that people want to use or reference regularly.<\/p>

This is why content marketing going into 2026 are so closely tied together – especially with GEO & AEO models relying on new content being generated to serve platforms such as Gemini, AI Overview, Perplexity etc…<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Skyscraper content is a great segway from the previous technique in creating link worthy assets and overlaps in blog content creation.<\/p>

What is skyscraper content?<\/strong><\/p>

Skyscraper content is competitive content designed to be a better version than the currently viewed as \u201cbest\u201d version of a widely referenced resource.<\/p>

The skyscraper method was invented by Brian Dean of Backlinko and established its name from his saying \u2013 The tallest skyscraper in the world is the one that gets the attention \u2013 Just link the best resource gets the links.<\/p>

You want to establish your resource to be;<\/p>

  • More. Comprehensive or Detailed
    \u2022 Recent, or up to date
    \u2022 More credible (an author more credible than the last)
    \u2022 Or a better presentation.<\/li><\/ul>

    How can you add more value, better resource, better tools and visuals to surpass the previous \u201cbest\u201d in this space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    What is a broken link \u2013 a backlink that no longer connects to the intended target, also known as \u201ca dead link\u201d.<\/p>

    These happen when;<\/p>

    • The target page has been deleted or moved without the original link being updated.
      \u2022 The URL of the target page has changed and causes a redirect error.
      \u2022 The website hosting the target page is down or inaccessible.
      \u2022 There’s a typo or error in the link’s code.<\/li><\/ul>

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      So, how do we use this to our advantage or to build links?<\/p>

      The objective is to find and fix broken links on pages or resources in your niche that have \u201cdead links\u201d.<\/p>

      No business wants broken links on their websites, and the goal is to assist by reaching out to site authors or owners, flagging the broken link and providing a replacement linking option (on your website) to fix the problem, pretty straight forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Yes, guest posting is still very common and very effective.<\/strong><\/p>

      Now there are some key do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to guest posting which we can go shortly, but first, what is a guest post?<\/p>

      Guest posting (or guest blogging) is the practice of writing and publishing an article on another person’s or company’s website (once again ideally within your niche).<\/u><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      The Process;<\/strong><\/p>

      Find \u201cNICHE\u201d Relevant Sites:<\/strong> Identify websites or blogs in your niche that accept guest posts and have a good reputation.<\/p>

      Pitch Your Idea:<\/strong> Reach out to the website owner\/editor and pitch a topic idea that provides value to their audience.<\/p>

      Provide High-Quality Content:<\/strong> If your pitch is accepted, create an original, well-written, and informative article that aligns with their guidelines.<\/p>

      Include Backlinks:<\/strong> Often you’ll be able to strategically include a link or two back to relevant content on your own website within the guest post.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts of Guest Posting<\/strong><\/p>

      This is really the don\u2019ts of guest posting\u2026 here are things to avoid;<\/p>

      Don’t Spam<\/strong>: Avoid mass submissions of low-quality content. Be sure to focus on genuine relationship building and targeting niche-relevant websites.<\/p>

      Don’t Overly Self-Promote:<\/strong> While guest posting can build your brand, avoid making your content sound like a sales pitch\u2026 Provide value! Value builds brands.<\/p>

      Don’t Duplicate Content:<\/strong> Always produce original content for each guest post. Duplicating content (called plagiarism) across websites can hurt your SEO and Google tracks this!<\/p>

      Don’t Over-Optimize for Links:<\/strong> Use backlinks naturally and strategically within the context of your article. Avoid keyword stuffing or unnatural link placement.<\/p>

      Avoid using PBNs or Link Farms:<\/strong> Avoid risky tactics like PBNs (Private Blog Networks) and link farms, as these can severely harm your website’s search rankings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Infographics don\u2019t have the same traction as they used to, we know this.<\/p>

      Now with AI imagery and with platforms such as Canva, the ability to create infographics quickly as opposed to utilising another already created and having to provide credit (a backlink) is becoming a thing of the past.<\/p>

      But<\/strong>!<\/p>

      Much like AI copy, you can’t replicate depth, experience and industry insight.<\/p>

      So, similarly, here, you no longer can just create good infographics\u2026 they have to be GREAT.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Companies love to show social proof!<\/p>

      Normally this is in the form of testimonials or case studies of how customers are utilising their product.<\/p>

      An example of this is our recent case study for Agency Analytics:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      And in return for our case study, they provided our agency with a nice backlink\u2026 and we didn\u2019t have to even ask.<\/p>

      Consider reaching out to current SASS (software as a service) providers or partnerships your company may be affiliated with for opportunities in this space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Link Reclamation or \u201cBrand Mentions\u201d<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The process of finding brand mentions of your company that currently don\u2019t link to your website.<\/p>

      Pretty straight forward.<\/p>

      The process of proactively reaching out to authors, editors on articles to which your brand has be cited and asking them to link back to your website.<\/p>

      Tip to make this process a little easier;<\/strong><\/p>

      You can utilise platforms to assist in this process, such as mention.com.<\/u><\/p>

      These platforms analyses content online and within social platforms, providing you notification on brand mentions for you to proactively reach out.<\/u><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      HARO (Help a reporter out)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      As it sounds \u201cHelp a reporter out\u201d, HARO is a online free service that connects journalists and content creators with expert sources (this is where you come in).<\/p>

      The Process<\/strong><\/p>

      Journalists Submit Queries:<\/strong> Journalists needing insights or quotes for upcoming articles submit a query through HARO, describing their topic and the kind of expert they’re looking for.<\/p>

      HARO Distributes Queries:<\/strong> HARO sends out three daily emails (morning, afternoon, and evening) compiling these queries to subscribers.<\/p>

      Sources Respond:<\/strong> Individuals or businesses (i.e. yourself or a member of your business) with relevant expertise can respond to the journalist’s query with a concise pitch, offering their insights and credentials.<\/p>

      Journalist Chooses Sources:<\/strong> The journalist reviews pitches and selects the most relevant sources for their piece. They may quote the source directly or use their insight to shape the article.<\/p>

      This is a fantastic way to obtain very high-quality links, often from news publications (Entrepreneur, Forbes etc.).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      In every industry there is often a good handful of \u201ccommon\u201d links that the majority of your competitors will already have\u2026 and often there are many that you may not.<\/p>

      Taking the time to analyse your competitors, whether local or national to find opportunity in links that they may have obtained but you haven\u2019t.<\/p>

      Think about it this way; if a particular website is linking to every competitor website, but not yours \u2013 what\u2019s the chances that you could get a link also?<\/p>

      These common links will often be;<\/p>

      • Niche Industry Directories<\/li>
      • Local Directories or Nationwide Directories<\/li>
      • Industry Publications<\/li>
      • Case Studies or Testimonials (This can assist you with the previously mentioned technique in Submit Testimonials or Case Studies)<\/li><\/ul>

        So, how to find these backlinks that your competitors?<\/p>

        You can utilise tools from many SEO platforms, but my personal favourite is Ahrefs\u2019 \u201cLink Intersect\u201d tool \u2013 Helping you easily find sites that link to your competitors but don\u2019t link to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Digital PR (Press Releases)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        This is similar to traditional PR but with a strong focus on online channels, websites, blogs etc.<\/p>

        The process is to generate newsworthy stories or releases surrounding your company, attracting news coverage or better still interviews and syndication.<\/p>

        It also comes with additional benefits if done correctly, here are a few extra benefits aside from the backlinks that Digital PR can provide;<\/u><\/p>

        Establish thought leadership:<\/strong> Position your brand or individuals as industry experts by contributing valuable insights to leading publications.<\/p>

        Manage your online reputation:<\/strong> Whether just as a brand’s online image through proactive content creation or responding to online conversations and potentially utilised to counter previous negative brand mentions.<\/p>

        Lastly, increase your referral traffic:<\/strong> Attract additional traffic to your website from online publications and social media shares \u2013 This coming from a credible source or publication can also subsequently increase conversion %.<\/p>

        See our Digital PR Checklist for 2025:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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