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Premium Editorial Links

Editorial Links From Sites With Real Traffic

Editorial links are backlinks placed inside a new article on a publication with real readers and verified organic traffic, not a blog that exists only to sell links. We price them by the metric you report in: Moz DA or Ahrefs DR 20+ from $40 up to 50+ at $200, and Semrush AS 20+ from $59. Every site is traffic-checked before it is offered, and every link is indexed and monitored for 90 days.

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DA / DR 20–60+Moz, Ahrefs or Semrush tiers, verified at placement
1,000–20,000+organic traffic floors by tier, checked at placement
2–6 weekspitched, written, accepted, guaranteed live within six weeks or you don't pay
6 monthsplacement guarantee with free replacement
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Definition

What are editorial links?

An editorial link is a link that sits in the body of an article on a publication, placed as part of the editorial content rather than in a sponsored box, footer or author bio. Search engines treat it as a vote from that publication. The higher the site's authority and traffic, the more the vote counts.

ACG's editorial links differ from our $22 guest posts in one way: every host site must show verified organic traffic in Ahrefs or Semrush, not just a DA number.

Cost

How much do high-DA backlinks cost?

On this page: $40 for DA/DR 20+ sites with up to 1,000 monthly visits, $50 for 30+ with 5,000+ visits, $100 for 40+ with 10,000+ visits, and $200 for 50+ with 20,000+ visits. Semrush-verified sites are $59 for AS 20+ and $99 for AS 30+. DR 60+ news and magazine placements are quoted per site.

Writing, publication, the indexation check and 90 days of monitoring are included at every tier.

Sound familiar?

What goes wrong elsewhere, and the check that stops it

"The 'DR 70 site' sells posts to anyone for $40."

Sites that take anything are sites Google discounts. We pitch editors who reject most of what they receive, which is exactly why the link counts.

"Our PR agency got coverage with no link."

Brand coverage is good; a contextual dofollow link in evergreen content is better. Every placement here is written around your link, and we tell you the link type before pitching.

"The piece was filler with our link jammed in."

1,200–2,000 words researched for the publication's readers, a piece an editor would run anyway, with your link where it belongs.

"We paid and waited three months."

Premium publishers are slow; we cap it. Live within six weeks or the placement is free.

"The article was on the site but nobody could find it."

Every publisher is checked for 1,000–20,000+ organic visits, and every placement is verified indexed before we report it.

"It was quietly deleted in the next redesign."

Six months of monitoring; removed or nofollowed and it's replaced at no cost.

Why premium editorial

One link from a real publication outweighs ten from blogs

Authority, trust and AI citations all concentrate in the same few hundred publications per niche. Getting in requires a pitch an editor wants, not a payment form.

1

Pitched, not purchased

We pitch story angles to editors at DR 50+ and DR 70+ publications and write for their readers. Acceptance is the filter.

2

Written for the publication

1,200–2,000 words of original, researched editorial in the outlet's style, with your link in context.

3

Anchor and target under your control

You set the target page and anchor preference; we tell you exactly how it will appear before pitching.

 Premium editorial linkGuest post (DR tiers)
PublisherNews, magazine, major niche publication, DR 50+ / 70+Niche blogs and editorial sites, DR 20–60+
Traffic minimum1,000–20,000+ monthly visits0–60k by tier
Content1,200–2,000 words, pitched to an editor500–550+ words
AcceptanceEditor decides, not every pitch lands, no charge if it doesn'tPlacement guaranteed
Price from$40 (DA/DR 20+) to $200 (DA/DR 50+)$69 (DR 20+)
Best forAuthority, brand trust, AI citationsVolume and topical coverage
What's guaranteed

Every placement, both tiers

The same pitching standard, traffic floor and guarantee on a single DR 50+ placement and a monthly DR 70+ programme.

Editor-accepted

Pitched to and approved by the publication's editor, no pay-to-publish farms.

1,000–20,000+ visits verified

Organic traffic and DR recorded at placement.

1,200–2,000 words

Original, researched editorial in the outlet's style.

Contextual link, your anchor

Target page and anchor preference set by you; link type confirmed before pitching.

Live within six weeks

Or the placement is free.

6-month guarantee

Removed or nofollowed, replaced at no cost.

How it works, end to end

Six steps to a published feature

Pay first, brief after: we start pitching the week your brief arrives.

Order & Brief

Pick a tier and quantity, pay, then send target page, anchor preference, angle ideas and what makes your brand newsworthy.

Angle & Shortlist

We shape two or three story angles and shortlist publications at your tier with 10k+ visits. You see the list.

Editor Pitch

Angles are pitched to editors. Acceptance typically takes one to three weeks at DR 50+, longer at DR 70+.

Writing & Approval

A specialist writer produces the piece for the publication's readers; you review your link's context before it's submitted.

Publication & Verification

Live URL, DR, traffic and indexation sent the day it publishes.

6-Month Monitoring

Every placement re-checked; removed or nofollowed and it's replaced.

Pricing

Priced per placement, by the metric you report in

Editorial placements cost the same as niche edits at every tier. The difference is a brand-new article instead of a link in an existing one. Pick Moz/Ahrefs or Semrush tiers. Subscribe monthly and save 5%.

Pick the tier by Domain Authority (Moz) or Domain Rating (Ahrefs), whichever you report in. Every site meets the metric and the Ahrefs traffic floor at placement.

Entry tier
DA / DR 20+
per editorial placement
$40
One-time • or subscribe from $38/mo
  • Moz DA / Ahrefs DR 20+ at placement
  • Ahrefs organic traffic 0–1,000
  • New 700–1,000-word article
  • Turnaround: 14–21 days
Most campaigns start here
DA / DR 30+
per editorial placement
$50
One-time • or subscribe from $48/mo
  • Moz DA / Ahrefs DR 30+ at placement
  • Ahrefs organic traffic 5,000+
  • New 700–1,000-word article
  • Turnaround: 14–21 days
Competitive niches
DA / DR 40+
per editorial placement
$100
One-time • or subscribe from $95/mo
  • Moz DA / Ahrefs DR 40+ at placement
  • Ahrefs organic traffic 1,000–20,000+
  • New 700–1,000-word article
  • Turnaround: 14–21 days
Authority sites
DA / DR 50+
per editorial placement
$200
One-time • or subscribe from $190/mo
  • Moz DA / Ahrefs DR 50+ at placement
  • Ahrefs organic traffic 20,000+
  • New 700–1,000-word article
  • Turnaround: 14–21 days
Top publishers
DA / DR 60+
per editorial placement
Price on request
scoped per site • usually 3–7 days to quote
  • Moz DA / Ahrefs DR 60+ at placement
  • High traffic
  • New 700–1,000-word article
  • Turnaround: 14–21 days
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Need coverage rather than links?

Digital PR runs data-led campaigns for dozens of pickups; Press Release Distribution announces news across 350+ outlets. Premium Editorial Links are for one durable, linked feature at a time.

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Order any quantity

How many features do you need?

One or two premium placements a month is a strong authority cadence for most brands. Ten or more in one order earn 5% off.

Per placementfrom $40
Traffic floor1,000–20,000+ visits
Guaranteed livewithin 6 weeks
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Niche edits Links in ranking articles from $40 Guest posting service DA 20-60 sites, $22 a post Brand mentions Listicle and review mentions from $100 Link building packages Link packages from $99
FAQ

Premium Editorial Links, answered

What are editorial links? +
Links placed inside the body of an article on a real publication, as part of the content rather than in a sponsored box or footer. They pass authority from that publication to your page. ACG only uses sites with verified organic traffic.
What is the difference between editorial links and guest posts? +
Both are links in new articles. A guest post at ACG is $22 on a DA 20-60 site chosen for niche fit. An editorial link is priced by tier and every host site must show real organic traffic in Ahrefs or Semrush, which is what makes the higher tiers worth the price.
How do you get high authority backlinks? +
Either by publishing content that earns them over time, or by paying for placements on publications that accept contributed articles. ACG does the second: we pitch the editor, write the article, place your link in the body copy and confirm it is indexed.
Do you offer DR 60+ or news-site links? +
Yes, on request. DR 60+ publications and national news sites are priced per placement because availability changes week to week. Tell us the niche and target page and we quote within one business day.
Which publications? +
Real news outlets, magazines and major niche publications in your category with DR 50+ or DR 70+ and at least 10,000 monthly organic visits. We share the shortlist before pitching; specific names are confirmed on acceptance because editors decide.
Is acceptance guaranteed? +
No editor guarantees a pitch, which is what makes the link valuable. What we guarantee is the outcome: a live placement within six weeks, or you don't pay for it.
Is the link dofollow? +
Usually. A minority of top-tier publishers apply nofollow sitewide; we tell you before pitching and you can decline that outlet.
Who writes the article? +
Specialist writers who write for that publication's readers, in its style. You review the paragraph containing your link before submission.
Can I approve the publication first? +
Yes. You see the shortlist and can strike any outlet before we pitch.
How long does it take? +
Two to four weeks is typical at DR 50+, four to six at DR 70+. Six weeks is the cap.
What if the article is removed later? +
Six months of monitoring. Removed or switched to nofollow, replaced at no cost.
How does this compare to the guest-post tiers? +
The DR 50+ and DR 60+ guest posts are on niche editorial sites with guaranteed placement. Premium Editorial is a level up: recognisable publications, editor acceptance, higher traffic floor.
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Earn the links that also build reputation

Pick a tier, choose how many placements, pay and send your brief, and pitching starts the same week.

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