Qwoted
The closest thing to old HARO for source-driven coverage, and where a large share of journalist requests live now. We monitor it all day so we can answer while the query is still open.
HARO Link Building
HARO Link Building Service & Agency for DR40+ Editorial Backlinks
We win expert citations on real publications and turn each one into a high-authority editorial backlink. You pay only for links that meet our DR40+ dofollow standard.
The honest answer first
Isn't HARO dead? The brand, yes. The method, no.
Let's clear this up before anything else, because it is the first question every buyer asks. Help a Reporter Out is gone. Cision retired the HARO name, rolled it into Connectively, and shut Connectively down at the end of 2024. So if you type "HARO" into a browser expecting the old inbox of journalist queries, you will not find it.
Here is what did not change. Reporters still need expert sources every day. A writer working on a story about hiring, cybersecurity, or personal finance still needs a real person to quote, and they still go looking for one. What moved was the address book. Those requests now flow through Qwoted, Featured.com, Help a B2B Writer, and a handful of newer networks. The tactic people call "HARO link building" is alive and well. Only the platform changed.
That distinction is a filter. Any agency still pitching a dead inbox is not paying attention, and it shows in their results. We run the platforms that actually carry the traffic now. If you want the full timeline of what happened and where journalists went, our guide on what replaced HARO walks through every step.
The monitoring stack
Where we find your links
HARO link building is a speed game. The clients who win are the ones with a source in front of the right journalist before the deadline closes. We watch these networks all day so you never have to.
Featured.com
Formerly Terkel, built around expert questions that publishers turn into roundups and articles. Strong for evergreen citations that keep earning links after they go live.
Help a B2B Writer
The go-to network for B2B and SaaS reporters. If your buyers are other businesses, this is often the highest-hit-rate platform in the stack.
Connectively successors and niche networks
When Connectively closed, its journalists scattered across newer request platforms, newsletters, and direct callouts. We track the ones that fit your topic so nothing relevant slips past.
How it works
Our pitch process, request to placement
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Onboarding and topic mapping
We learn your business, the subjects your team can speak to with real authority, and the pages your links should point to. This is what keeps every pitch honest and on-brand.
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All-day request monitoring
We watch every relevant query across Qwoted, Featured.com, Help a B2B Writer, and the rest of the stack. Reporter deadlines are short, so we move the same day a fitting request lands.
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Expert pitching
We write each response the way a PR specialist would: a genuine, quotable answer that helps the journalist finish their story. No spun filler, no keyword stuffing, nothing that gets you flagged or ignored.
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Placement, verification, and reporting
When your quote runs, we confirm the link is live, check the domain rating, and log it. You see the publication, the DR, the anchor, and the date on a report you can hand to anyone.
Our guarantees
DR40+ dofollow, pay per qualified link
The offer is deliberately simple. We only get paid when we land a link that meets the bar, so our incentive is the same as yours: quality placements, not busywork.
- DR40+ dofollow links as the standard we hold every placement to
- You pay only for qualified links that clear that bar, never for attempts
- Real editorial backlinks on live publications, never PBNs or link farms
- Branded and spokesperson anchors that read naturally to Google
- A live report with every publication, link, domain rating, and date
- One point of contact and honest timelines set during onboarding
Pricing
Monthly packages, pay per qualified link
We work in monthly plans from 5 to 15 placements, and you only pay for links that clear our DR40+ dofollow bar. No charge for dead ends, no long lock-in to get started. See the current tiers and what each one includes.
Who this works for
Industries we earn links in
HARO link building works best where journalists actively look for expert sources. These are the niches with the steadiest request volume. Not sure where yours sits? Ask us and we'll tell you honestly.
SaaS and technology
Product founders and specialists make ideal sources for B2B and tech reporters, which is where Help a B2B Writer earns its keep.
Finance and fintech
Journalists constantly need credentialed commentary on money topics. Strong expertise here converts into high-authority citations.
Health and wellness
Trust-sensitive coverage rewards real qualifications. We pitch your genuine experts so the links hold up to scrutiny.
Marketing and agencies
Ideal for white-label resale and for agencies who want earned links to layer under their own campaigns.
E-commerce and retail
Product, trend, and consumer-behavior angles give reporters a reason to quote your brand and link back to it.
Professional services
Legal, HR, real estate, and consulting experts field steady request volume across the source platforms we run.
What to expect
Honest results, not guarantees
No one can guarantee a specific ranking, and any HARO link building agency that promises one is selling you a story. What we commit to is process and quality: consistent daily pitching, DR40+ dofollow placements, and a report that shows exactly where every link came from.
Most clients see their first placements within the first few weeks, though narrow or highly technical niches take longer to find the right requests. We set realistic timelines during onboarding based on your topic and how much relevant coverage exists in your space. Links accrue month over month, and the compounding effect on authority is the whole point, so we plan in quarters, not days. HARO link building is one part of a broader digital PR approach, and for the deeper mechanics you can read our HARO link building guide.
FAQ
HARO link building questions, answered
Isn't HARO dead? Does this still work?
The HARO brand is gone. Cision retired Help a Reporter Out, folded it into Connectively, and shut that down at the end of 2024. The method did not die with the brand. Journalists still need expert sources every single day, they just source them on Qwoted, Featured.com, Help a B2B Writer, and other networks now. That is exactly where we work. If you want the full timeline, read our guide on what replaced HARO.
What platforms does your monitoring stack cover?
We watch the source-request networks journalists actually use today: Qwoted, Featured.com, and Help a B2B Writer, plus the newer platforms and callouts that absorbed reporters after Connectively closed. We monitor all day, because request windows are short and speed decides who gets quoted.
Are HARO links dofollow, and what authority can I expect?
We hold every placement to a DR40+ dofollow standard. The journalist controls the final anchor and placement, which is precisely what makes these earned editorial links rather than manipulated ones. We work with branded and spokesperson anchors pointing to your homepage or profile pages, and we verify each link before it goes on your report. For the full picture on link value, see our HARO link building guide.
How do you price your HARO link building service?
We work in monthly packages, and you pay only for qualified links that meet the DR40+ dofollow bar. Plans run from 5 to 15 placements per month. There is no charge for opportunities that fall through or for coverage that does not clear the standard. You can see the current tiers on our pricing section.
How is this different from buying backlinks?
Bought links are inserted because you paid a site owner, which is against Google's link spam policy and easy to devalue. HARO link building earns the link because a journalist chose to cite you as a credible source. The link comes with real coverage and the publication's reputation behind it, so it carries weight that a purchased link never will.
What industries do you not work with?
We stay white-hat and turn down grey or high-risk niches, including cryptocurrency, adult content, gambling and casinos, CBD and cannabis, and weapons. Journalists rarely touch those topics, and taking them on would lower acceptance rates for every client. If you are unsure whether your niche qualifies, ask us before you sign up.
Ready to earn HARO links that actually rank?
Tell us about your business and the topics your team can speak to. We'll map the fastest path to real editorial backlinks in your space.