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Buying Low-Quality Placements
Links from sponsored content, press release networks, or low-DR blogs that Google flags rather than rewards.
Digital PR Services • Digital PR Agency • Transparent Results
Digital PR That Builds Authority
Earn Links and Coverage
Monthly managed digital PR for local brands, SaaS companies, eCommerce stores, and agencies. Built to earn editorial links from real publications, not press release networks.
We identify the stories that land coverage, build the media relationships that last, and compound authority month after month. Tested across 1,100+ businesses.
1,100+ clients served
Local, national and eCom
$12M+ coverage value
Tracked editorial reach
Senior-led outreach
Pitch, place, report
8+ years PR delivery
Senior-led retainers
Built around
Journalist OutreachEditorial
HARO PlacementsExpert quotes
Data-Led CampaignsStory-first
Authority LinksReal DR
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Discover exactly where you're missing high-authority editorial links.
Instant insightsNo signup requiredUsed by 1,100+ businesses
Example authority growth
+127 quality links+127
quality links
38
placements
+84%
Domain Auth
What most digital PR retainers do wrong
Other agencies sell outreach. You need authority.
The typical PR retainer creates noise: pitches, placements, and reports that are not tied to your actual authority profile. That is why brands feel busy but still do not see their domain authority or rankings move.
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No Data-Driven Campaigns
Pitches based on gut instinct rather than trending topics, competitor gaps, or audience research that journalists actually care about.
03
Weak Storytelling
Press releases that journalists ignore because they read like marketing copy rather than editorial news with a genuine angle.
04
No Media Relationships
One-shot outreach to cold lists rather than building lasting relationships with journalists and editors who remember your brand.
05
Focusing Only on Links
Campaigns optimised for link count rather than publication authority, audience fit, and the coverage value that actually compounds.
What our digital PR service covers
Five core services. One monthly PR system.
We do not deliver a contact list. We run a structured monthly digital PR service covering outreach, storytelling, expert commentary, HARO, media relationships, and placement reporting. Each part feeds the next, and the whole system compounds over time.
Journalist Outreach
Targeted outreach to journalists, editors, and producers at publications your audience reads. Every pitch is crafted to the publication's editorial tone and the journalist's recent coverage.
HARO Response
Daily monitoring and expert responses to journalist queries through HARO and similar platforms. We identify the right opportunities and draft compelling expert commentary that gets quoted.
Data-Led Campaigns
Original research, surveys, and data stories that journalists want to write about and link to. We develop the angle, the data, and the pitch so you earn coverage, not just mentions.
Expert Commentary
Positioning your brand or founders as go-to industry experts for media comment and quotes. We build the profiles, write the bios, and manage the pitching so you become the source journalists rely on.
Press Release Distribution
Professionally written press releases distributed to targeted media contacts, not mass wire services. Every release is written for editorial pickup, not just for distribution volume.
Reporting and Dashboard
Each month you get a coverage report with every placement secured, domain authority, referral traffic estimates, and coverage value. Plain-language commentary tells you what the campaign built and what the next sprint focuses on.
Ahrefs DRBuzzSumoMonthly commentary
Digital PR does not fail because it is hard.It fails because it is untargeted.
Why SearchCombat
Editorial coverage that builds real authority, every placement live and verifiable.
Our digital PR retainers show three clear things: the Ahrefs DR of every publisher we land, the live URL of every piece of coverage earned, and the GA4 referral traffic it drives to your site. You see the outreach numbers, what landed, and what moved the needle.
Publisher DR for every placement
Live coverage URL delivery
GA4 referral traffic data
Campaign-by-campaign DR lift
Verified client data · FinTech startup · 3 months
Performance data pulled from live client accounts. Metrics and screenshots updated quarterly.
Ahrefs · Domain overview + new backlinks from PR · Apr–Jun 2026
Real client data38 editorial placements. DR 29 → 54. Forbes, TechCrunch, Business Insider.
Ahrefs, Domain Overview
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2026Domain Rating
54
+25 in 90d
New Ref. Domains
+38
all editorial
Avg Publisher DR
DR 79
min DR 61
Live media placements, publisher + DR
Forbes
10 FinTech Startups Disrupting Payments in 2026
DR 94Jun 24
TechCrunch
The New Wave of B2B Payment Infrastructure
DR 91Jun 11
Business Insider
How SaaS Founders Are Cutting Payment Costs
DR 88May 29
Finder.com.au
Best Business Payment Tools for Australian SMBs
DR 74May 16
38
editorial placements
DR 54
domain rating
+247%
referral traffic
GA4 · Referral traffic from PR coverage · Apr–Jun 2026
Real client dataReferral sessions up 247% from PR placements. Forbes alone drove 1,840 sessions.
GA4, Referral Traffic by SourceApr–Jun 2026
forbes.com1,840 sessions
techcrunch.com1,240 sessions
businessinsider.com980 sessions
finder.com.au620 sessions
other coverage390 sessions
+247%
referral traffic
5,070
total sessions
2.7x
authority lift
DR 79
avg publisher
Transparent monthly pricing
Digital PR packages built for brands and startups.
Select your brand type on the left, then choose the tier that matches your authority goals. Every plan includes a clear placement scope and transparent inclusions.
Growth
Double your press release output and compound authority with two high-distribution campaigns per month.
2 Press Releases400–500 words per PR
From
$417
one time
What you will achieve with Local Brands Digital PR
- 2× the backlink volume each month
- Build brand recognition across national media
- Drive referral traffic through consistent editorial coverage
- Lift domain authority with each campaign
What's included
- Press Release Writing
- 400–500 Words Per PR
- Grammarly Proofread + QA
- 200+ Authority Links
- Distribution Platform (ABNewswire)
- Logo / Image Uploads
- Google Map CID Link
- 100% Contextual Links
SearchCombat growth dashboard
A proprietary monthly managed digital PR system built to audit, execute, and compound.
Five steps. One repeatable system. Every month starts with a fresh campaign audit, moves through focused execution, and feeds every result back into the next sprint so your authority builds rather than plateaus.
Built for "we have a system" positioning
Audit and Plan
Review your current authority profile, analyse competitor PR coverage, map publication opportunities, and build a 90-day campaign priority list tied to authority outcomes. Research comes before any pitch is sent.
Campaign strategy report
Strategy and Priorities
Rank every campaign angle by coverage potential, publication authority, and likely speed to placement. Nothing gets pitched without a clear brand-building reason behind it.
90-day PR roadmap
Execute and Optimise
Ship focused outreach campaigns, HARO responses, data-led stories, expert commentary placements, and media relationship building every single month.
Monthly PR sprint delivery
Track and Report
Track placements, domain authority gains, referral traffic, coverage value, and brand mention growth. You know exactly what landed, where, and why.
Placement performance report
Growth layer
Scale and Compound
Feed every coverage insight back into the next campaign, expand winning story angles, and remove the next bottleneck before PR momentum slows.
Output
Next growth loop
Results by market type
A moving proof wall for Digital PR stories.
Built to carry 7 to 10 approved client stories with logos, coverage screenshots, and verified performance data. These samples show the layout before real proof assets are added.
10
story cards
5
visible cards
30
proof points
HD
Local PR
Harbour Dental Co.
Coverage screenshot
Dental clinic
+184%
referral traffic
Journalist outreach, expert commentary in health media, and HARO responses drove consistent editorial coverage.
12 placements
+63 DR
41 new links
MC
Local PR
Merri Creek Plumbing
Coverage screenshot
Emergency trades
+227%
backlinks earned
Data-led campaigns and reactive PR around seasonal weather events secured coverage in local and national media.
18 placements
+91 DR
2.8x authority
NS
eCommerce PR
Northline Skincare
Coverage screenshot
Skincare store
$412k
coverage value
Product story pitching, gift guide placements, and lifestyle journalist outreach earned national beauty media coverage.
+138% clicks
52 placements
-24% CAC
AO
National PR
Atlas Outdoor Living
Coverage screenshot
Home improvement
+96%
domain authority lift
Expert commentary placements, data-driven campaigns, and national publication outreach built durable authority.
+312 links
Top 5 cluster
31% CVR lift
ES
eCommerce PR
Evergreen Supplements
Coverage screenshot
Supplements
+71%
referral traffic
Consumer health media outreach, ingredient data campaigns, and roundup placements drove sustained referral growth.
44 placements
+118% impressions
19% AOV lift
SL
National PR
Summit Legal Group
Coverage screenshot
Professional services
+149%
editorial links
Thought leadership pitching, HARO expert responses, and reactive PR around legal news drove high-DR placements.
Top 3 pages
+67 DR
22 placements
BF
Local PR
Bayline Fitness
Coverage screenshot
Gym franchise
+118%
media features
Local media outreach, franchise story pitching, and data campaigns on fitness trends secured national lifestyle coverage.
9 locations
+74 DR
3.4x traffic
OE
eCommerce PR
Oak & Ember
Coverage screenshot
Furniture store
$286k
press coverage
Interior design story angles, lifestyle journalist relationships, and gift guide placements drove high-authority coverage.
+92% clicks
38 placements
21% AOV lift
HD
Local PR
Harbour Dental Co.
Coverage screenshot
Dental clinic
+184%
referral traffic
Journalist outreach, expert commentary in health media, and HARO responses drove consistent editorial coverage.
12 placements
+63 DR
41 new links
MC
Local PR
Merri Creek Plumbing
Coverage screenshot
Emergency trades
+227%
backlinks earned
Data-led campaigns and reactive PR around seasonal weather events secured coverage in local and national media.
18 placements
+91 DR
2.8x authority
NS
eCommerce PR
Northline Skincare
Coverage screenshot
Skincare store
$412k
coverage value
Product story pitching, gift guide placements, and lifestyle journalist outreach earned national beauty media coverage.
+138% clicks
52 placements
-24% CAC
AO
National PR
Atlas Outdoor Living
Coverage screenshot
Home improvement
+96%
domain authority lift
Expert commentary placements, data-driven campaigns, and national publication outreach built durable authority.
+312 links
Top 5 cluster
31% CVR lift
ES
eCommerce PR
Evergreen Supplements
Coverage screenshot
Supplements
+71%
referral traffic
Consumer health media outreach, ingredient data campaigns, and roundup placements drove sustained referral growth.
44 placements
+118% impressions
19% AOV lift
SL
National PR
Summit Legal Group
Coverage screenshot
Professional services
+149%
editorial links
Thought leadership pitching, HARO expert responses, and reactive PR around legal news drove high-DR placements.
Top 3 pages
+67 DR
22 placements
BF
Local PR
Bayline Fitness
Coverage screenshot
Gym franchise
+118%
media features
Local media outreach, franchise story pitching, and data campaigns on fitness trends secured national lifestyle coverage.
9 locations
+74 DR
3.4x traffic
OE
eCommerce PR
Oak & Ember
Coverage screenshot
Furniture store
$286k
press coverage
Interior design story angles, lifestyle journalist relationships, and gift guide placements drove high-authority coverage.
+92% clicks
38 placements
21% AOV lift
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Why does digital PR matter for SEO?
Digital PR earns editorial links from real publications, which remain among the strongest authority signals Google uses to rank pages. A single placement in a high-DR publication can move the needle more than dozens of low-quality directory links. Beyond the direct SEO benefit, PR-earned coverage drives referral traffic, builds brand credibility, and creates the kind of trust signals that AI-powered search tools are increasingly using to decide what sources to cite. If you want durable authority that compounds, digital PR is the most efficient way to build it at scale.