The new article
- Content to produce entirely, from a blank page
- Heavier to frame: angle, brief, approval
- Longer before the page's authority builds up
- The article starts from zero on indexing
Formats · Link in an existing article
A link in an article that already has authority
Instead of commissioning a new article, you insert a contextual link into content already published, already indexed, already carried by its history. Fast, targeted, smart. Few platforms offer it: most force you to write an article from scratch.
Contextual link · attributes set by the offer
Why it's different
The content already exists. You save time
A new article has its place when you want to tell your brand story. But sometimes, you're just looking to strengthen a page. Inserting a link into content that already exists is faster and benefits from authority that's already there.
The inserted link
- A link placed in content that already exists
- Lighter: no full write-up to steer
- Fast: the page already benefits from its history
- The article is already indexed and ranking
What you get
A contextual link, right where it counts
You get a contextual link with the attributes specified in the offer, placed at the heart of a relevant topic, in an article the newsroom has already published and search engines have already indexed. A clean signal, in a credible context.
Contextual link · attributes set by the offer
A link with the attributes defined in the offer, placed at the heart of the topic, not in the footer. The context around the link is consistent with your page: that's what makes it a clean signal for search engines and for AI models.
On a page that already ranks
The article is already published, already indexed, already carried by its history. Before you choose, you see where the page ranks on your question and how many outbound links it already carries. Your link inherits that authority instead of building it.
Fast to go live
With no full write-up to steer, going live is more direct: in as little as 48h on the fastest outlets. The shortest format between your need and a link in place.
The process
Four steps, from targeting to going live
From your target question to the link going live, every step is framed. You choose the outlet, then the exact page that will carry your link, and the publisher places it on their title.
Objective-based targeting
Enter an SEO keyword, a topic or a question for an AI assistant. ranksource surfaces pages that already rank and the most suitable media outlets. You can then refine by authority, audience, language, country and price.
Choosing the page
You choose the exact URL that will carry your link, seeing its position and how many outbound links it already carries. A filter hides saturated pages, and a button adds it to the cart with the URL prefilled. When pricing depends on the page, the listing shows a starting price and the final amount is confirmed before payment.
Insertion
The link is given the attributes specified in the offer and is placed at the heart of the topic, with the agreed anchor. Direct negotiation with the newsroom stays possible on placement and context.
Publication
On 9 in 10 media outlets, your link is published with no time limit. The others show their term on their listing, before you order. After publication, ranksource checks that the article and your link stay online: every day for the first month, then every month for the entire guarantee. We first look for a correction or a republication. If nothing works, we refund you under the offer terms.
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Frequently asked
What people ask us most
Is the link dofollow?
Not always. Link attributes depend on the publisher’s offer: dofollow, nofollow or sponsored. Check these conditions before ordering and agree the context with the publisher.
What's the difference from the sponsored article?
The sponsored article is new content, entirely dedicated to your brand: ideal for building authority. The inserted link, by contrast, adds to an article that already exists: faster and lighter, ideal for strengthening a specific page. See the sponsored article page for the full format.
Is the article that receives the link a new one?
No, that's precisely the point. The link is inserted into an article already published and already indexed on the outlet. Your link inherits the authority that page has built over time, instead of starting from a blank page. Few platforms offer this format.
How long does the link stay online?
On 9 in 10 media outlets, your link is published with no time limit. The others show their term on their listing, before you order. After publication, ranksource checks that the article and your link stay online: every day for the first month, then every month for the entire guarantee. We first look for a correction or a republication. If nothing works, we refund you under the offer terms.
Does this format help my AI visibility?
Yes, indirectly. The link strengthens the authority of the page citing you, and that page is already on an outlet models pick up. For a mention of your brand directly in AI answers, the citation in an existing article is a better fit.
A quality link, without writing an article
Browse the marketplace, choose your press outlets, place your first link. No commitment, no card required to sign up. Our team can help you frame the pages to strengthen first.