Link Building & Digital PR
Backlink analysis, qualified prospecting, measured outreach, digital PR, and toxic-link cleanup — scoped by work delivered, not promised placements.
Trusted by industry leaders
Link Building Tasks and Pricing
Select a bounded analysis, outreach, or campaign scope. Outreach and pitches are guaranteed as process deliverables; publisher responses, coverage, and links are not.
Backlink Analysis
Comprehensive backlink profile audit covering your domain and competitors. Link quality scoring, toxic link identification, and gap analysis with actionable acquisition targets.
Deliverables
- Backlink profile report with quality scoring
- Competitor backlink gap analysis
- Toxic link identification and risk assessment
- Prioritized link acquisition target list
Volume Tiers
Guest Post Outreach
Manual outreach to vetted, relevant publications. The tier defines personalized outreach volume, not acquired links; editorial response and placement remain at the publisher's discretion. Content production and publisher or vendor fees are separate.
Deliverables
- Prospect list with domain authority and relevance scoring
- Personalized outreach evidence for the selected tier
- Response, follow-up, and negotiation pipeline
- Live URL verification for any coverage earned
- Monthly process and outcome report
Volume Tiers
Digital PR Campaign
A bounded PR campaign scope with an approved angle, media universe, and outreach plan. Coverage and links are earned outcomes, not guaranteed units; original research, data assets, creative production, distribution, and third-party fees are separately scoped.
Deliverables
- Campaign concept with data angle and target media list
- Research or data-asset production brief and dependency list
- Agreed journalist outreach execution and pipeline tracking
- Response and coverage report with link and mention analysis
Volume Tiers
Broken Link Building
Identify relevant broken-link opportunities and send personalized replacement pitches. The tier defines outreach volume, not acquired links; replacement-content production and third-party costs are separate.
Deliverables
- Broken link opportunity report by niche
- Replacement-content recommendations and dependency list
- Personalized webmaster outreach for the selected tier
- Response pipeline and live URLs for any links earned
Volume Tiers
HARO/Qwoted Pitching
Expert commentary pitches to relevant journalist queries on HARO, Qwoted, and similar platforms. The tier commits to pitch volume; coverage and links depend on editorial selection, client expert input, and platform access.
Deliverables
- Daily query monitoring and selection
- Custom expert commentary per pitch
- Response and editorial-selection tracking
- Monthly pitch report with any earned coverage
Volume Tiers
Link Disavow & Cleanup
Toxic backlink audit and Google disavow file preparation. Identifies harmful links from spam networks, PBNs, and negative SEO attacks, then submits a clean disavow file.
Deliverables
- Full toxic backlink audit with risk scoring
- Disavow file prepared and submitted to GSC
- Manual removal outreach for high-risk links
- Post-cleanup monitoring recommendations
Volume Tiers
Backlinks Remain the Strongest Ranking Signal
Content gets you indexed. Links determine where you rank.
Authority cannot be built from your own site alone
Search engines treat backlinks as third-party endorsements. Without a credible link profile, even the best content stays buried below competitors who have earned external validation. The gap compounds over time.
Low-quality links create more risk than value
Paid link schemes and private blog networks can create long-term search risk. Effective link building prioritizes relevant editorial opportunities, transparent prospect vetting, and acquisition methods that can withstand scrutiny.
International markets require localized link strategies
A backlink from a top German publication carries far more weight for .de rankings than a generic English-language directory listing. Each market has its own media landscape, journalist networks, and outreach norms.
Link Building Services We Deliver
Every task has clear deliverables, fixed pricing, and a named specialist.
Backlink analysis
Profile audits covering your domain and competitors. Link quality scoring, toxic link identification, and gap analysis with actionable targets.
- + Domain and competitor backlink profiling
- + Link quality and relevance scoring
- + Toxic link identification and risk flagging
- + Acquisition target prioritization
- + Referring domain trend analysis
Guest post outreach
Manual outreach to vetted, relevant publications. We document prospect quality, personalized outreach, responses, and any earned coverage; we do not sell a guaranteed link count.
- + Publication prospecting and vetting
- + Custom outreach per target site
- + Content requirements and dependencies documented
- + Response and negotiation pipeline
- + Live URL verification for coverage when earned
Digital PR campaigns
Bounded campaigns designed to pursue editorial coverage through an approved angle, media universe, and outreach plan. Coverage is earned; data assets and third-party production are separate.
- + Campaign concept and data-asset brief
- + Journalist and editor outreach
- + Response and coverage tracking
- + Outcome analysis with link attribution when earned
Broken link building
Identify broken outbound links on relevant sites and offer an appropriate replacement through a measured outreach batch. Publisher response and link changes remain outside our control.
- + Broken link opportunity discovery
- + Replacement content matching
- + Webmaster outreach and negotiation
- + Response tracking and verification when earned
HARO and journalist pitching
Expert commentary pitches to journalist queries on HARO, Qwoted, and similar platforms. We commit to relevant, approved pitches and transparent tracking, not editorial selection.
- + Daily query monitoring and selection
- + Custom expert commentary drafting
- + Response and editorial-selection tracking
- + Earned coverage reporting when applicable
Toxic link cleanup
Audit and removal of harmful backlinks from spam networks, PBNs, and negative SEO attacks. Disavow file preparation and submission to Google.
- + Toxic backlink audit with risk scoring
- + Manual removal outreach requests
- + Google disavow file preparation
- + Post-cleanup monitoring setup
What Makes Our Link Building Different
No shortcuts. No bulk link packages. A system built on editorial quality, transparent reporting, and international reach.
Quality over quantity
Every prospect is manually vetted for relevance, authority, traffic, and editorial standards. We do not use PBNs, automated link schemes, or bulk placement promises. Editorial acquisition always carries uncertainty, which is why we report process and outcomes separately.
- Manual vetting of every placement site
- Relevance and authority scoring before outreach
- No PBNs, no paid directories, no link schemes
Transparent reporting
You see every approved prospect, outreach attempt, response, and earned result. Live URLs are reported when coverage occurs, while the complete pipeline shows the work even when a publisher declines.
- Live URL verification for every placed link
- Full outreach pipeline visibility
- Monthly reports with acquisition metrics and ROI
International link acquisition
We build links across German, English, French, Spanish, and Russian-language markets. Each market has its own media landscape and outreach norms — we have the contacts and language capability to operate in all of them.
- Native-language outreach in five markets
- Local journalist and editor networks
- Market-specific publication prospecting
From Brief to Measurable Outreach
Four steps. Clear deliverables at every stage. No surprises.
Brief
Tell us what you need — fill out a brief or book a call to discuss goals, target pages, and competitor landscape.
- Target URLs and anchor strategy
- Competitor link profiles to analyze
- Market and language priorities
Research
We audit your current backlink profile, identify gaps, and build a prospect list of high-value placement targets.
- Backlink profile and gap analysis
- Prospect list with quality scoring
- Outreach strategy and timeline
Outreach
We deliver the agreed prospecting and personalized outreach volume. Content or data-asset production, paid placements, publisher fees, and platform costs require separate approval.
- Custom outreach per prospect
- Content requirements and editorial coordination
- Placement tracking and follow-up
Reporting
Every outreach and response is documented. Earned links or mentions are verified when they occur, and reports separate process delivery from editorial outcomes.
- Outreach, response, and live-URL evidence
- Process and outcome metrics reported separately
- Strategy adjustments for next cycle
Other SEO Scopes of Work
Link building works best alongside these complementary scopes
What Clients Say About Our Link Building Work
"We stopped managing five separate vendors and started getting one coherent system. The productized model made it easier to scope work, track progress, and justify spend internally."
"Running marketing in four languages used to mean four agencies with four processes. Vividigit gave us one operating model across all of them without losing local quality."
Common Questions About Link Building
Straight answers about scope, pricing, and delivery.
How long does a backlink analysis take?
S tier (1 domain): 3-5 business days. M tier (5 competitors): 5-7 days. L tier (10 competitors): 7-10 days. XL is custom-scoped based on market size and depth of analysis.
How much does link building cost?
Backlink analysis starts at $400 for one domain. Guest-post outreach starts at $800 per month for 10 personalized outreaches, and a focused Digital PR campaign starts at $1,500. These prices cover the stated analysis, prospecting, pitching, and reporting deliverables — not guaranteed links or placements.
What kind of links do you build?
Editorially earned links from relevant, authoritative publications. Guest posts on vetted sites, digital PR placements in industry media, and journalist quote features. We do not use PBNs, paid link farms, or automated link schemes.
How do you measure link quality?
We evaluate every prospect and placement on domain authority, topical relevance, organic traffic, editorial standards, and link neighborhood. A single link from a relevant DR 60+ publication outperforms dozens of low-quality placements.
Do you build links in languages other than English?
Yes. Multilingual outreach expertise is built into our method. The base order covers the agreed English core and primary country; every additional language or country is a paid add-on because it requires a separate media universe, local vetting, pitching, and reporting.
What is a link disavow and when do I need one?
A disavow file tells Google to ignore specific backlinks when assessing your site. You need one if your profile contains toxic links from spam networks, PBNs, or negative SEO attacks. We audit, prepare, and submit the disavow file through Google Search Console.
Can you guarantee a certain number of links per month?
No. We commit to the selected prospecting, outreach, or pitch volume and provide evidence of delivery. Editorial placements depend on publisher response and cannot be guaranteed. Content and data-asset production, translation, paid placements, publisher or vendor fees, and platform subscriptions are separately scoped and require approval.
What is the best first step?
A Backlink Analysis at the S tier ($400). It covers your domain profile, identifies toxic links, and maps competitor gaps. You get a clear picture of where you stand and a prioritized list of acquisition targets. No ongoing commitment required.
Start With a Backlink Analysis
Get a comprehensive backlink audit with competitor gap analysis and acquisition targets. Named expert, transparent reporting, no ongoing commitment.
Delivery: 5-7 business days. One-time engagement.