The digital PR reading room
Plain-English guides to the questions marketers ask before they hire a PR or link building partner. New guides every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- 10guides
- 72minutes of reading
- 5topics
Digital PR fundamentals
What digital PR is, how it works and why it matters.
Start with thisWhat is digital PR?
What is digital PR, how it works, how it differs from traditional PR and link building, and what results to expect. A plain-English guide for marketers.
7 min read · 10 Oct 2026
SEODigital PR for SEO: how PR builds rankings
How digital PR supports SEO: editorial links, brand mentions, E-E-A-T and AI search visibility. What PR SEO is, how to plan it and how to measure it.
8 min read · 10 Oct 2026
ComparisonDigital PR vs traditional PR
Digital PR vs traditional PR compared: goals, tactics, measurement and when to use each. A clear guide to modern media relations.
6 min read · 10 Oct 2026
Strategy & brand
Planning campaigns, building awareness and thought leadership.
Start with thisHow to build a digital PR strategy
How to build a digital PR strategy that earns coverage and links: goals, audiences, angles, outreach and measurement, with a step-by-step framework.
9 min read · 10 Oct 2026
GrowthHow to increase brand awareness with digital PR
Practical ways to increase brand awareness online: digital PR, expert commentary, data stories, listicles and partnerships, and how to measure awareness.
7 min read · 10 Oct 2026
IdeasDigital PR campaign ideas that earn coverage
Digital PR campaign ideas and formats that earn coverage and links: indexes, surveys, expert reactions, tools, myth-busting and more, with how to adapt them.
8 min read · 10 Oct 2026
Press releases & outreach
Writing releases, pitching journalists and getting replies.
Link building
Earning and choosing links that build real authority.
Buying guideLink building packages explained
Link building packages explained: what they include, what drives the price, red flags to avoid and how to compare link building services.
8 min read · 10 Oct 2026
FundamentalsWhat are editorial links?
What editorial links are, why search engines value them, how they differ from paid and guest post links, and practical ways to earn them.
6 min read · 10 Oct 2026
Measurement & tools
Tracking coverage, links and impact, and the tools that help.
Guides by industry
Sector-specific angles, rules and outlets.