PR and journalist request sites for links in articles
Journalist request and expert quote platforms where an answer can earn a mention and a link in an article.
Short answer
The best PR and media sites to start with are HARO (Help a Reporter Out), Source of Sources and openPR. Of the 22 on this list, 6 are free to list and 2 take under 15 minutes. Use the same name, website and description on every one.
Why PR and media sites help
Links inside real articles are the hardest to get and among the most valuable. Expert-quote platforms connect you with writers who need a source today; a few good answers a week add up.
Tips
- Set alerts for your topics and answer within a few hours.
- Lead with the quote, add one line of credentials, keep it under 150 words.
- Never invent data or experience: writers check.
- Keep a list of published mentions and link to the best ones from your site.
PR and media sites to submit your site to
Best first: high reach, free and quick come before slower or paid ones. Open any name for the steps.
| Website | Cost | Link | Effort | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARO (Help a Reporter Out) | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| Source of Sources | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| openPR | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Cision PRWeb | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| SourceBottle | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| IdeaMensch | Free | Nofollow link | Involved | Worldwide |
| PR.com | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| PRLog | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Business Wire | Paid | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| GlobeNewswire | Paid | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| MentionMatch | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| PR Newswire | Paid | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| Featured | Free plan | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| Qwoted | Free plan | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| 24-7 Press Release | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| ACCESS Newswire | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| EIN Presswire | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Newswire | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | United States |
| ResponseSource | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | United Kingdom |
| Send2Press | Paid | Link type unverified | Moderate | United States |
| IssueWire | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Editorielle | Paid | Link type unverified | Quick | United Kingdom |
Questions about PR and media sites
How do journalist request platforms work?
Reporters post questions, experts reply with a short quote, and the reporter picks the best answers. A picked answer is usually published with your name and often a link.
How do I get picked?
Answer only requests where you have real expertise, reply fast, and give a quotable answer in the first two sentences.
Other places to earn links
Every other kind of site on the list, with how many places each one holds.
- Business listings58 places · Free business listings on maps and local directories: the first citations every website owner should claim.
- India directories23 places · Indian business directories and B2B marketplaces where a company can list its website, address and services.
- Startup & launch28 places · Startup and product launch directories where a new website, app or product can get a listing and early users.
- Software reviews28 places · Software review and comparison sites where an app or SaaS product gets a profile, reviews and alternatives pages.
- AI tool directories20 places · AI tool directories that list new tools and apps, with a profile page and a link to the product website.
- Design showcases28 places · Web design galleries and showcases that feature well-designed websites, with a credit link to the site.
- Developer communities28 places · Developer communities and code platforms where a project, profile or article links back to your website.
- Publishing25 places · Publishing platforms where an article, newsletter or answer can link to your website and reach a new audience.
- Social profiles27 places · Social networks and profile pages where your website link belongs: quick, free and part of a complete brand.
- Reviews & trust22 places · Review and trust platforms where customers rate your business, with a profile that links to your website.
- Web directories12 places · Curated, human-edited web directories that still list quality websites by topic and region.
- Podcasts & events25 places · Podcast guest platforms and event listings where an appearance or event page links back to your website.
- Q&A communities10 places · Question-and-answer communities where a genuinely helpful answer or a complete profile can link to your website.
- App marketplaces13 places · App stores, plugin marketplaces and integration directories where a product listing links to the maker’s website.
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