{"id":11496,"date":"2024-11-04T14:46:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T14:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T14:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T14:46:12","slug":"7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best HARO Alternatives (Expert Review)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever done media outreach, chances are you\u2019ve crossed paths with HARO (Help a Reporter Out).<\/p>\n<p>For over a decade, it was the go-to platform for securing media placements and backlinks.<\/p>\n<p>But in early 2024, HARO officially shut its doors.<\/p>\n<p>What now?<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, HARO\u2019s closure doesn\u2019t mean your outreach efforts have to take a hit.<\/p>\n<p>There are several excellent HARO alternatives ready to help you land high-quality backlinks and media coverage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>Over the past five years, journalist outreach platforms have helped my team secure 22,000 placements for our clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All without paying for a single backlink.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you read that correctly.<\/p>\n<p>While the majority of these 22,000+ wins were sourced from HARO and Featured, niche newsletters like Help A B2B Writer and ProfNet also helped us earn backlinks that boosted our clients\u2019 authority.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll learn seven HARO alternatives, along with pros, cons, and pricing, to help you score authority-building backlinks.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to dive in? Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#HARO_Alternatives_at_a_Glance\" >HARO Alternatives at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#1_Connectively_HAROs_Official_Successor\" >1. Connectively: HARO\u2019s Official Successor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#How_Connectively_Compares_to_HARO\" >How Connectively Compares to HARO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pros\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Cons\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pricing\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Is_Connectively_Right_for_You\" >Is Connectively Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#2_ProfNet_Best_for_High-Quality_Wins\" >2. ProfNet: Best for High-Quality Wins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#How_ProfNet_Compares_to_HARO\" >How ProfNet Compares to HARO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pros-2\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Cons-2\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pricing-2\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Is_ProfNet_Right_for_You\" >Is ProfNet Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#3_Source_of_Sources_SoS_Most_Familiar_to_HARO_Users\" >3. Source of Sources (SoS): Most Familiar to HARO Users<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#How_Source_of_Sources_Compares_to_HARO\" >How Source of Sources Compares to HARO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pros-3\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Cons-3\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pricing-3\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Is_Source_of_Sources_Right_for_You\" >Is Source of Sources Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#4_Featured_Best_Conversion_Rate_and_Fastest_Turnaround\" >4. Featured: Best Conversion Rate and Fastest Turnaround<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#How_Featured_Compares_to_HARO\" >How Featured Compares to HARO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pros-4\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Cons-4\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pricing-4\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Is_Featured_Right_for_You\" >Is Featured Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#5_Help_A_B2B_Writer_Best_for_Marketing_Niches\" >5. Help A B2B Writer: Best for Marketing Niches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#How_Help_A_B2B_Writer_Compares_to_HARO\" >How Help A B2B Writer Compares to HARO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pros-5\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Cons-5\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pricing-5\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Is_Help_A_B2B_Writer_Right_for_You\" >Is Help A B2B Writer Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#6_Qwoted_Superb_Reputation_for_Quality\" >6. Qwoted: Superb Reputation for Quality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#How_Qwoted_Compares_to_HARO\" >How Qwoted Compares to HARO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pros-6\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Cons-6\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pricing-6\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Is_Qwoted_Right_for_You\" >Is Qwoted Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#7_Direct_Contributions_High_Success_Rate_Limited_Opportunities\" >7. Direct Contributions: High Success Rate, Limited Opportunities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#How_Direct_Contributions_Compare_to_HARO\" >How Direct Contributions Compare to HARO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pros-7\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Cons-7\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Pricing-7\" >Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Are_Direct_Contributions_Right_for_You\" >Are Direct Contributions Right for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/04\/7-best-haro-alternatives-expert-review\/#Choosing_the_Right_HARO_Alternative\" >Choosing the Right HARO Alternative<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HARO_Alternatives_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>HARO Alternatives at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Platform<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Standout Feature<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Pricing<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Platform\">Connectively<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Web application with advanced features<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Pricing\">Free plan available; paid plans cost $19\u2013$149 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Platform\">ProfNet<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Less competition, higher quality opportunities<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Pricing\">Contact for pricing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Platform\">Source of Sources<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Identical format to HARO<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Pricing\">Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Platform\">Featured<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Highest conversion rate, fastest turnaround<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Pricing\">Free plan available; paid plans start at $39.80\u2013$79.20 per month, per seat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Platform\">Help a B2B Writer<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">High-quality marketing opportunities<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Pricing\">Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Platform\">Qwoted<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Access to top-tier media outlets<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Pricing\">Free plan available; paid plans start at $99 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Platform\">Direct Contributions<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Direct access to journalists<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Pricing\">Free (time investment required)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Connectively_HAROs_Official_Successor\"><\/span>1. Connectively: HARO\u2019s Official Successor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When HARO shut down, Cision didn\u2019t leave us hanging.<\/p>\n<p>They launched <a title=\"Connectively\" href=\"https:\/\/www.connectively.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connectively<\/a>, a web-based platform designed to pick up where HARO left off.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Connectively Featuring HARO \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"Connectively Featuring HARO \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.53\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/connectively-featuring-haro-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>But is it a worthy successor?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Connectively_Compares_to_HARO\"><\/span>How Connectively Compares to HARO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Connectively tries to improve on HARO\u2019s foundation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a web app, not an <a title=\"Email Marketing: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/email-marketing-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li>It has a paywall to reduce spam<\/li>\n<li>You can filter and bookmark media and <a title=\"7 Link Building Services That Actually Work [2024 Reviews]\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/link-building-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link-building opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You can set keyword alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sounds great, right?<\/p>\n<p>Well, not so fast.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, there might be less competition due to the pay-per-pitch model weeding out all of the \u201ccontributors\u201d who spammed the old free format of HARO.<\/p>\n<p>But the web application has technical issues that can result in pitches being rendered useless, which lowers your outreach conversion rate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Connectively \u2013 How it works\" alt=\"Connectively \u2013 How it works\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.71571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/connectively-how-it-works.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced UI:<\/strong> Filter, bookmark, and set keyword alerts for opportunities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved user experience:<\/strong> Remember how you used to have to scroll through every opportunity for days, never knowing whether it was worth pursuing? The web app is more user-friendly than HARO\u2019s clunky email format.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality control:<\/strong> The paywall should (in theory) reduce spam and increase pitch quality<\/li>\n<li><strong>Familiar ground:<\/strong> Many HARO publishers made the switch, maintaining some continuity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Connectively App \u2013 Queries\" alt=\"Connectively App \u2013 Queries\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.40714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/connectively-app-queries.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rocky start:<\/strong> The transition from HARO wasn\u2019t smooth, causing some publications to drop off, leaving Connectively with lower quality and quantity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical hiccups:<\/strong> Some journalists report receiving blank pitches due to tech errors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower conversion rates:<\/strong> Our data shows a significant drop in success rates compared to HARO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>At <a title=\"Jolly SEO\" href=\"https:\/\/jollyseo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jolly SEO<\/a>, our HARO pitches had a 1:12 win ratio. With Connectively, it dropped to 1:50. Ouch!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Connectively \u2013 Pricing\" alt=\"Connectively \u2013 Pricing\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.62\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/connectively-pricing.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Connectively offers a free plan, which gives you 10 pitches per month.<\/p>\n<p>If you need more than that, these are your options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$19 per month for 25 pitches<\/li>\n<li>$49 per month for 50 pitches<\/li>\n<li>$149 per month for 150 pitches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also buy additional pitches in quantities of 5, 25, or 50.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>Connectively pricing works out to about $0.80 per pitch for my team.<\/p>\n<p>Seems cheap, right?<\/p>\n<p>When you factor in the lower conversion rates, the cost per successful placement skyrockets.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Connectively_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is Connectively Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a HARO veteran looking for familiar territory, Connectively might be worth a shot.<\/p>\n<p>But be prepared for higher costs and lower success rates.<\/p>\n<p>Our advice? Keep an eye on Connectively as they iron out the kinks. But don\u2019t put all your eggs in this basket just yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"We Analyzed 12 Million Outreach Emails. Here&#039;s What We Learned\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/email-outreach-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We Analyzed 12 Million Outreach Emails\u2014Here\u2019s What We Learned<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_ProfNet_Best_for_High-Quality_Wins\"><\/span>2. ProfNet: Best for High-Quality Wins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"ProfNet\" href=\"https:\/\/profnet.prnewswire.com\/profnethome\/what-is-profnet.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProfNet<\/a> has provided marketers and business owners with PR and <a title=\"What Are Backlinks in SEO? &amp; Why You Need Them\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backlink<\/a> opportunities since 1992.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"PR Newswire \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"PR Newswire \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.67142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/prnewswire-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>But does age equal quality? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_ProfNet_Compares_to_HARO\"><\/span>How ProfNet Compares to HARO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ProfNet takes a different approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s behind a paywall, unlike HARO\u2019s free model<\/li>\n<li>It has fewer users, leading to less competition<\/li>\n<li>The opportunities are among the highest in quality outside of Connectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"CISION ProfiNet \u2013 Queries\" alt=\"CISION ProfiNet \u2013 Queries\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.52285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cision-profinet-queries.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exclusive opportunities:<\/strong> Access to domains not available on other platforms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better odds:<\/strong> With fewer users, your chances of getting picked are higher. Only about 14,000 PR pros use ProfNet (compared to HARO\u2019s 1 million+).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality over quantity:<\/strong> Fewer opportunities, but they\u2019re often with higher-tier publications<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conversion king:<\/strong> Our data shows ProfNet matches or beats most alternatives in placement quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>Based on our last 1,000 backlinks, ProfNet\u2019s quality rivals Source of Sources and is only slightly lower than Connectively. But, Profnet\u2019s conversion ratio beats nearly every other platform. (Keep in mind our outreach required a minimum domain rating of 50+ and organic traffic of 1,000+.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<caption>SEO Metrics by Source (minimum DR 50+ and organic traffic of 1,000+.)<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Domain Rating<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Organic Traffic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">HARO<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Domain Rating\">76<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Organic Traffic\">870,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Connectively<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Domain Rating\">78<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Organic Traffic\">3,304,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Profnet<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Domain Rating\">79<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Organic Traffic\">1,490,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">SOS \/ HERO<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Domain Rating\">81<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Organic Traffic\">1,570,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Featured<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Domain Rating\">70<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Organic Traffic\">95,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Help A B2B Writer<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Domain Rating\">73<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Organic Traffic\">1,150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Direct Contributions<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Domain Rating\">74<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Organic Traffic\">400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Old-school format:<\/strong> Still uses the clunky email newsletter format that HARO used in the past<\/li>\n<li><strong>No <a title=\"74 Important SEO Statistics\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO data<\/a>:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to do your own research on domain ratings and backlink policies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricey:<\/strong> The annual subscription is expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-2\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exact pricing isn\u2019t publicly available, so you\u2019ll need to contact ProfNet for a quote.<\/p>\n<p>ProfNet\u2019s annual subscription is in the low thousands. It\u2019s worth the investment if you prioritize high-quality wins and reducing outreach effort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ProfNet_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is ProfNet Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re after quality placements and don\u2019t mind investing some cash, ProfNet is a solid choice.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially good if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a decent budget for media outreach<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize quality over quantity<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t mind doing some extra <a title=\"Free Keyword Research Tool by Backlinko\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/keyword-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO research<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But if you\u2019re on a tight budget or need a high volume of opportunities, you might want to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"How to Send Effective Outreach Emails\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/content\/email-outreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Send Effective Outreach Emails<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Source_of_Sources_SoS_Most_Familiar_to_HARO_Users\"><\/span>3. Source of Sources (SoS): Most Familiar to HARO Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember HARO\u2019s founder, Peter Shankman?<\/p>\n<p>Well, he\u2019s back with a vengeance!<\/p>\n<p>Initially launching as HERO (Help Every Reporter Out), he quickly rebranded to <a title=\"Source of Sources (SOS)\" href=\"https:\/\/sourceofsources.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source of Sources (SOS)<\/a> after some, ahem, legal considerations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Source of Sources \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"Source of Sources \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.65857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sourceofsources-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>But is this blast from the past worth your time?<\/p>\n<p>I reached out to Peter Shankman to learn more about his vision for Source of Sources:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peter-shankman.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI want Source of Sources to be what my original platform was when I ran it: a safe, trusted space connecting journalists and sources, free of spam and off-topic pitches. A utility designed to make everyone\u2019s work easier and help both sides do their jobs better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 <strong>Peter Shankman<\/strong>, founder of Source of Sources<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peter-shankman.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Source_of_Sources_Compares_to_HARO\"><\/span>How Source of Sources Compares to HARO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SoS is basically HARO 2.0:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses the exact same <a title=\"Email Newsletter Template for Higher Open-Rates\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/templates\/marketing\/email-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email newsletter<\/a> format<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s completely free (just like HARO was)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s run by the original HARO founder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"SOS queries categories\" alt=\"SOS queries categories\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.67857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sos-queries-categories.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-3\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Familiar format:<\/strong> If you loved HARO, you\u2019ll feel right at home with SoS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget-friendly:<\/strong> No subscription fees or per-pitch costs. You can\u2019t beat free, especially when you\u2019re just starting out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Founder\u2019s touch:<\/strong> Benefit from Peter Shankman\u2019s years of experience and industry connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"SOS Media Outlets\" alt=\"SOS Media Outlets\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.69714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sos-media-outlets.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-3\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No SEO data:<\/strong> Just like HARO, you\u2019ll need to do your own research on <a title=\"FREE Website Authority Checker (Any Domain) by Backlinko\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/tools\/website-authority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domain ratings<\/a> and backlink policies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower conversion rates:<\/strong> Currently, SoS requires more pitches for a successful placement compared to some alternatives<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growing pains:<\/strong> As a new platform, it might take time to attract top-tier publications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-3\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Source of Sources is completely free.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Source_of_Sources_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is Source of Sources Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SoS is perfect if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loved HARO and want a similar experience<\/li>\n<li>Need to practice your <a title=\"Journalist Pitch Template for More Press Coverage\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/templates\/marketing\/journalist-pitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">journalist pitching skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t mind putting in extra work to research SEO metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re just getting started or are already an old pro (and don\u2019t mind putting in a little extra elbow grease for free opportunities), SOS is a great option.<\/p>\n<p>This platform is still growing, but with the original HARO founder at the helm, it could become a major player in media outreach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Featured_Best_Conversion_Rate_and_Fastest_Turnaround\"><\/span>4. Featured: Best Conversion Rate and Fastest Turnaround<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to supercharge your media outreach?<\/p>\n<p>Meet <a title=\"Featured: Connecting Publishers with Subject Matter Experts\" href=\"https:\/\/featured.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Featured<\/a> (formerly known as Terkel).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Featured \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"Featured \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.71142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/featured-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>I spoke with Featured\u2019s founder, Brett Farmiloe, about the platform\u2019s core mission:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/brett-farmiloe.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cBuilding visibility online is hard. With Featured, you can answer questions to get featured in articles. Just by sharing your knowledge, you can effectively market your business online.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 <strong>Brett Farmiloe<\/strong>, founder and CEO of Featured <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/brett-farmiloe.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This platform is like HARO but supercharged. Is it worth the subscription fee?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Featured_Compares_to_HARO\"><\/span>How Featured Compares to HARO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Featured takes a different approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a paid platform with a sleek interface<\/li>\n<li>It provides basic <a title=\"10 Important SEO Metrics to Track\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/metrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO metrics<\/a> for each opportunity<\/li>\n<li>Delivers a better conversion ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Featured \u2013 Questions\" alt=\"Featured \u2013 Questions\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.79142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/featured-questions.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-4\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SEO insights:<\/strong> Paid plans come with <a title=\"How to Increase Website Authority (7 Proven Strategies)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/increase-domain-authority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domain Rating<\/a> (DR) and link type (DoFollow or <a title=\"What Is a Nofollow Link? Here&#039;s A Simple Plain English Answer\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/nofollow-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NoFollow<\/a>) info. You can also set keyword alerts on the free and paid plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High conversion rate:<\/strong> Our data shows Featured has the best conversion ratio of all platforms. And you don\u2019t need to write more than four to five sentences to grab a win.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stellar support:<\/strong> Brett is a true user\u2019s founder. He\u2019ll personally reply, and his support team is also lightning-fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guaranteed inclusions:<\/strong> Featured\u2019s model ensures your pitches get included more often, even with minimal input<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Featured \u2013 How it works\" alt=\"Featured \u2013 How it works\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.87142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/featured-how-it-works.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-4\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Subscription model:<\/strong> Pricing is based on active seats, which can get pricey for lower-volume campaigns<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential PBN concerns:<\/strong> Keep an eye out for <a title=\"What Are PBN Backlinks? (And Why You Shouldn\u2019t Use Them) | LinkBuilder.io\" href=\"https:\/\/linkbuilder.io\/pbn-backlinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private blog network<\/a> (PBN) issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be aware of the potential risks of Featured\u2019s emerging private blog network (PBN). Times have changed since the early 2000s, when that was an advisable link-building strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Today, organically earned backlinks from a diverse range of entities is paramount. Featured has started linking some of its own subsites together, and once Google picks up on this, the value of these backlinks will decrease, and may even go negative.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Featured is a powerful tool in your media outreach arsenal\u2014just use it responsibly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"LinkedIn post \u2013 Haley Spracale \u2013 Fatured\" alt=\"LinkedIn post \u2013 Haley Spracale \u2013 Fatured\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.66153846153846\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/linkedin-haley-spracale-post-featured.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-4\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Featured uses a dynamic billing model based on active seats.<\/p>\n<p>On the free plan, you can submit up to three answers per month.<\/p>\n<p>Paid plans range from $39.80 to $79.20 per month, per seat. If you need more seats, the monthly rate increases.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Featured \u2013 Pricing\" alt=\"Featured \u2013 Pricing\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.70142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/featured-pricing.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>You get what you pay for in subscribing to Featured\u2014your pitches will convert better than anywhere else.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>Our data also shows that Featured has the fastest average turnaround time at just 23 days, compared to the overall average of 35 days across all platforms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Source<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Turnaround Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Source\">HARO<\/td>\n<td class=\"strong\" data-before=\"Turnaround Time\">37 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Source\">Connectively<\/td>\n<td class=\"strong\" data-before=\"Turnaround Time\">32 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Source\">ProfNet<\/td>\n<td class=\"strong\" data-before=\"Turnaround Time\">39 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Source\">SOS\/HERO<\/td>\n<td class=\"strong\" data-before=\"Turnaround Time\">35 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Source\">Featured<\/td>\n<td class=\"strong\" data-before=\"Turnaround Time\">23 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Source\">Help a B2B Writer<\/td>\n<td class=\"strong\" data-before=\"Turnaround Time\">44 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Source\">Direct Contributions<\/td>\n<td class=\"strong\" data-before=\"Turnaround Time\">50 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/greg-heilers.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Featured_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is Featured Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Featured is an excellent choice if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want the highest possible conversion rates<\/li>\n<li>Need quick wins to kickstart your campaign<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t mind paying for quality opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"How to Write a Press Release That Gets Results (2024)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/write-a-press-release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write a Press Release That Gets Results <\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Help_A_B2B_Writer_Best_for_Marketing_Niches\"><\/span>5. Help A B2B Writer: Best for Marketing Niches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a hidden gem in the world of media outreach?<\/p>\n<p>Say hello to <a title=\"Help a B2B Writer\" href=\"https:\/\/helpab2bwriter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Help A B2B Writer (HaB2BW)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Help a B2B Writer \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"Help a B2B Writer \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.72428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/helpab2bwriter-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Purchased by content marketing community Superpath in 2023, this niche platform flies under the radar but packs a punch for marketing, sales, and tech professionals.<\/p>\n<p>To gain deeper insight into the value of Help a B2B Writer, I spoke with Jimmy Daly, the co-founder and CEO of Superpath.<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy shared his perspective on how this platform addresses a critical need in people-first content creation:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jimmy-daly.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cHaB2BW connects writers to subject matter experts\u2014which is likely the single biggest challenge in creating great content. If you aren\u2019t an expert yourself, you need to talk with one, and HaB2BW facilitates that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jimmy-daly.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s see if it\u2019s the secret weapon your <a title=\"How I Built 5,660 Backlinks in 30 Days [New Strategy]\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/reverse-outreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outreach strategy<\/a> needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Help_A_B2B_Writer_Compares_to_HARO\"><\/span>How Help A B2B Writer Compares to HARO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HaB2BW takes a focused approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specializes in marketing, sales, and technology opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Provides basic SEO metrics (unlike HARO)<\/li>\n<li>Offers a great conversion rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Help a B2B Writer \u2013 Focused approach\" alt=\"Help a B2B Writer \u2013 Focused approach\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.69857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/help-a-b2b-writer-focused-approach.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-5\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best conversion ratio:<\/strong> Within its niche, HaB2BW outperforms all other platforms<\/li>\n<li><strong>SEO insights:<\/strong> Unlike other free newsletters, Help A B2B Writer lists basic SEO metrics and backlink policy information (as volunteered by the listing creator)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free access:<\/strong> No subscription fees or per-pitch costs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spam-free environment:<\/strong> High-quality opportunities without the clutter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-5\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited scope:<\/strong> Only useful if you\u2019re in the marketing, tech, or business niches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Occasional glitches:<\/strong> Being a smaller platform, it sometimes experiences deliverability issues<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower volume:<\/strong> Fewer opportunities compared to more general platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-5\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Help a B2B Writer \u2013 Pricing\" alt=\"Help a B2B Writer \u2013 Pricing\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.0266666666667\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/helpab2bwriter-pricing.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Help A B2B Writer is completely free.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Help_A_B2B_Writer_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is Help A B2B Writer Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HaB2BW is perfect if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in marketing, sales, tech, or related B2B fields<\/li>\n<li>Want high-quality opportunities without spending a dime<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t mind a lower volume of opportunities in exchange for better quality and conversion rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, Help A B2B Writer is a fantastic addition to your media outreach toolkit, especially if you\u2019re in its target industries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Guest Blogging: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-guest-blogging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guest Blogging: The Definitive Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Qwoted_Superb_Reputation_for_Quality\"><\/span>6. Qwoted: Superb Reputation for Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to rub shoulders with the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of media outlets?<\/p>\n<p>Enter: <a title=\"Qwoted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qwoted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qwoted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Qwoted \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"Qwoted \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.74285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/qwoted-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>This platform has been giving HARO a run for its money for years, specializing in top-tier publications.<\/p>\n<p>But is it worth the hefty price tag? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Qwoted_Compares_to_HARO\"><\/span>How Qwoted Compares to HARO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Qwoted takes a premium approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paid platform with a focus on quality over quantity<\/li>\n<li>Offers access to elite publications<\/li>\n<li>Rigorous vetting process for contributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Qwoted \u2013 Sources \u2013 Premium approach\" alt=\"Qwoted \u2013 Sources \u2013 Premium approach\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.85857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/qwoted-sources-premium-approach.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-6\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Higher conversion rates:<\/strong> Less spam means better chances of getting picked<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality control:<\/strong> A strict vetting process, including interviews and IP tracking, ensures high-quality contributions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prestige factor:<\/strong> Opportunities from top-tier media outlets. You won\u2019t find a better tier of publications out there on the net, save personal networking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PR-friendly:<\/strong> Great for building relationships with top journalists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Qwoted \u2013 Top 100 PR\" alt=\"Qwoted \u2013 Top 100 PR\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.95714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/qwoted-top-100.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>With both a high price and individual vetting, Qwoted\u2019s higher barrier to entry means a lot less spam, resulting in better conversion rates for everyone.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-6\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SEO-phobic:<\/strong> While Qwoted is friendly with PR agencies, it\u2019s decidedly standoffish toward SEO agencies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expensive for teams:<\/strong> Qwoted doesn\u2019t advertise its pricing for team accounts, but online chatter says it\u2019s on the pricier side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Trustpilot review \u2013 Qwoted\" alt=\"Trustpilot review \u2013 Qwoted\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.88\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trustpilot-review-qwoted.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-6\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Qwoted \u2013 Pricing\" alt=\"Qwoted \u2013 Pricing\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.76428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/qwoted-pricing.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Qwoted offers a free plan with two pitches per month. Past that, you\u2019ll pay $99 per month for unlimited pitches.<\/p>\n<p>If you need a team account, contact their sales team for a custom quote.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Qwoted_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Is Qwoted Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Qwoted is ideal if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a substantial PR budget<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize getting quoted in prestigious publications<\/li>\n<li>Have unique, high-level expertise to share<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But it might not be the best fit if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are primarily focused on SEO and link-building<\/li>\n<li>Are just starting out in media outreach<\/li>\n<li>Have a limited budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qwoted is the caviar of media outreach platforms. If you can afford it and meet their standards, it could elevate your brand to new heights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Blogger Outreach: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blogger-outreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blogger Outreach: The Definitive Guide<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Direct_Contributions_High_Success_Rate_Limited_Opportunities\"><\/span>7. Direct Contributions: High Success Rate, Limited Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, the best way to get media coverage is to take matters into your own hands.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore how you can make direct contributions work for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Direct_Contributions_Compare_to_HARO\"><\/span>How Direct Contributions Compare to HARO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Direct contributions are exactly what they sound like\u2014instead of using a platform to find media opportunities or experts for your articles, you connect with publications and individuals directly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach out to journalists and marketers directly<\/li>\n<li>Build long-term relationships<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy more control over your pitches and topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Many companies have submission forms on their websites. Try searching Google with phrases like \u201cbecome a contributor + [your industry]\u201d to find these hidden gems in your niche.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Databox \u2013 Become a contributor\" alt=\"Databox \u2013 Become a contributor\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.64714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/databox-become-a-contributor.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-7\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High success rate:<\/strong> Once you establish a relationship, your chances of being quoted increase<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term benefits:<\/strong> Building relationships can lead to ongoing opportunities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customization:<\/strong> Tailor your pitches to specific publications or writers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-7\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time-intensive:<\/strong> Requires significant effort to research and reach out to the right people<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slower start:<\/strong> Takes time to build relationships and see results<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited scale:<\/strong> Harder to reach a large number of opportunities quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use an outreach tool like <a title=\"Apollo\" href=\"http:\/\/apollo.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apollo.io<\/a> to streamline your search for PR and journalist leads. Filter by job titles like \u201cjournalist\u201d or \u201creporter,\u201d and industry-specific keywords. Leverage Apollo\u2019s email finder to get direct contact information to increase your chances of successful outreach.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing-7\"><\/span>Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Direct contributions are free in terms of platform costs (unless you pay for a premium plan on an outreach tool).<\/p>\n<p>But remember, your time is valuable. Factor in the hours you\u2019ll spend researching and reaching out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Direct_Contributions_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Are Direct Contributions Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This approach works well if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a specific niche or expertise<\/li>\n<li>Are willing to invest time in building relationships with journalists, writers, and marketers<\/li>\n<li>Prefer quality over quantity in your media mentions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But it might not be ideal if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need quick results<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t have much time for outreach<\/li>\n<li>Are looking for a high volume of backlinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Direct contributions can be a powerful addition to your media outreach strategy. Just be prepared to play the long game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Backlink Audit: 13 Steps to Optimize Your Backlinks\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/step-by-step-backlink-audit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlink Audit: 13 Steps to Optimize Your Backlinks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_HARO_Alternative\"><\/span>Choosing the Right HARO Alternative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HARO may be dead, but media outreach isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>With these seven alternatives, you\u2019ve got plenty of options to keep your PR and link-building efforts going strong.<\/p>\n<p>But which one should you choose?<\/p>\n<p>This depends on your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Budget<\/li>\n<li>Time constraints<\/li>\n<li>Niche<\/li>\n<li>Goals (PR vs. SEO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try a mix of free and paid options. Test different platforms to see what works best for your specific needs.<\/p>\n<p>No matter which service you choose, focus on providing value in your pitches. That\u2019s how to earn high-quality backlinks that\u2019ll be Google-algorithm safe for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about link-building fundamentals, email outreach, and advanced strategies? Read <a title=\"Link Building for SEO: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/link-building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link Building for SEO: The Definitive Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/haro-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Best HARO Alternatives &lt;br&gt;(Expert Review)<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlinko<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever done media outreach, chances are you\u2019ve crossed paths with HARO (Help a Reporter Out). For over a decade, it was the go-to platform for securing media placements and backlinks. But in early 2024, HARO officially shut its doors. What now? Fortunately, HARO\u2019s closure doesn\u2019t mean your outreach efforts have to take a hit. There are several excellent HARO alternatives ready to help you land high-quality backlinks and media coverage. Over the past five years, journalist outreach platforms have helped my team secure 22,000 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":11497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-backlinko","category-marketing-blogs"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/greg-heilers-HTLxtL-600x400.png","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/greg-heilers-HTLxtL-600x600.png","author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/author\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11496","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11496"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11496\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}