Assertive Media

Assertive Media

HARO Backlink Agency | High-Authority Media Placements

Assertive offers bespoke, done-for-you haro link building services to help websites get more visibility in the media by leveraging HARO to obtain powerful links.

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Assertive made initial website fixes and built a new content strategy that covered research, production and marketing of relevant content to attract new traffic, new links and new brand awareness.

Case Study

Assertive made initial website fixes and built a new content strategy that covered research, production and marketing of relevant content to attract new traffic, new links and new brand awareness.

NEEDaFIXER are the largest international network of directors, producers, fixers and journalists.

+312%
Organic Traffic
4.6×
ROAS
6 mo
to Results

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How Does HARO Work?

Some of the most prominent publications worldwide use HARO, so it’s an excellent opportunity to find high-quality backlinks. Media outlets such as GQ and Business Insider will post a request for information regarding a specific topic, and that request goes through to your registered email address.

Other businesses operating within your niche will also have the opportunity to pitch to the publication, and the reporter will choose which source they want to use.

The reporter gets to write a more informed article, while businesses get a backlink, so as you can imagine, HARO is extremely popular for link building.

As experienced marketers, we know how to use HARO to get links, saving you time and money.

Why Choose Assertive For HARO Pitching?

We Specialise in Link Building Services

Whether you have a new website or an established business, link building is essential. A stunning website will pique your audience’s curiosity, and unique, informative content will turn casual browsers into loyal customers. But you’ll find it hard to appear on the search engine results page without a strong outreach plan.

As one of the UK’s leading SEO agencies, we work with businesses to generate more interest and turn their website into an effective platform for gaining and converting new leads. Link building is our bread and butter, so we don’t mess around when it comes to getting high-quality backlinks.

Whether it’s guest posting opportunities or building a successful Help a Reporter strategy, our team will go out of their way to deliver results that you can see.

An essential part of HARO is displaying yourself as an industry authority. Reporters will always choose a source that comes across as professional and knowledgeable – that’s where we come in. Our SEO gurus and writers work collaboratively to deliver compelling pitches that reach the right publications.

To get actual results, you need to be able to respond to HARO queries quickly. It’s not always possible, though, when business and other commitments cut right into your time. We have a rapid response system set up to enable our team to reply to each query as and when it happens.

A big part of our agency service is keeping our fingers on the trigger, so your company can appear on high DA sites.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you able to build links to any website?

We’ll always go out of our way to find those elusive link opportunities for your brand, and our team have plenty of success stories. We might suggest a more targeted campaign that combines other link-building channels if you operate within a rare niche.

How much do SEO services cost?

SEO costs are entirely dependent on campaign/strategy requirements. We do NOT offer SEO packages. Our organic marketing services are fully bespoke – the costs are calculated after an evaluation & appraisal.

Our monthly SEO costs start from £3000 + VAT. We offer premium SEO and do not work with low budget campaigns.

Will I receive reports?

For every link we get for your brand, we’ll include a report that details domain authority and dofollow/nofollow status. You can also review our pitches and ask us to reach out to different publications in the future.

How do I know if the service is worth it?

Our clients get what they paid for with Assertive, so if we don’t think HARO is the right way to promote your company, we’ll suggest other methods.

Why Businesses Choose Assertive

Assertive was established in 2007 & over the years, has built establishment and trust within the digital marketing industry.

Are you considering a new agency?

We can provide a quotation / response to RFP's for SEO services including auditing, consultancy, training & strategy execution. We provide bespoke SEO campaigns tailored to your growth objectives.

Book a call - discuss your objectives & current pain points, growth plans, ROI targets & receive a tailored quote that takes into consideration your growth needs as well as your current organic status.

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