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127% Organic Traffic Gains for Ocean Recovery
Earned Placements
85
Average DR
83
Campaign Length
9

MONTHS

Traffic Increase
127%
85
earned placements in outlets like:

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Organic traffic grew as placements compounded over time. This is the Digital PR “authority flywheel”: trusted mentions and links build credibility first—then rankings and traffic follow.

Background:

Ocean Recovery wanted to increase qualified organic traffic and strengthen trust signals in a competitive addiction treatment market. We built authority through consistent Digital PR—earning editorial mentions and high-quality links designed to improve visibility for both Google search and AI-driven results.

Objectives:

  • Build authority fast: Earn editorial placements on trusted publications in the wellness and lifestyle space.
  • Increase high-intent visibility: Improve rankings for addiction treatment and recovery-related searches.
  • Drive measurable outcomes: Turn traffic growth into more calls, form fills, and admissions inquiries.

Strategy Highlights:

Our approach included:

  • Digital PR positioning: Developed pitch angles that journalists actually publish (timely topics, expert commentary, and credible sourcing).
  • Authority-first placements: Prioritized real publications with strong DR/traffic signals and contextual relevance.
  • Natural link & mention mix: Combined branded mentions (homepage authority) with selective deep-page links where relevant.
  • Ongoing QA + verification: Every placement was reviewed for relevance, on-page context, and clean anchor usage—so links look natural and stay aligned with the campaign.

Results:

Traffic Growth:

In 9 months, Ocean Recovery achieved a 127% increase in organic traffic, driven by compounded authority from consistent editorial placements.

Authority & Trust Signals:

  • 85 earned placements across reputable publications
  • Average DR: 83, supporting stronger domain-wide ranking ability
  • Improved visibility for addiction-recovery searches where trust and credibility matter most

Selected earned placements:

Each placement delivered a contextual mention and credibility signal—exactly the type of citation search engines and AI tools trust.

  • Greatist (DR 83): Breakup Blues: How to Cope with Depression After Your Breakup‍
  • Everyday Health (DR 88): Fighting With a Sibling? Psychologists Discuss Making It Work or Cutting Ties
  • POPSUGAR (DR 88): The Fascinating Psychology Behind Couple Tattoos ‍
  • Patch (DR 90): San Diego Moms: Tips For Teaching Inclusive Play During Autism Awareness Month
  • Bustle (DR 89): 9 Long-Distance Relationship Mistakes That Can Lead To A Breakup

Conclusion

Ocean Recovery’s results came from consistent Digital PR—earning real editorial mentions that compounded authority over time. The outcome wasn’t just higher rankings; it was stronger trust signals in the exact places patients and families look when researching treatment options.

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Monthly Digital PR Packages


Authority placements delivered every month to improve rankings, brand trust, and AI search visibility.

3-month minimum to build measurable authority & AI visibility. Cancel anytime after.

🌱 Starter

7 authority placements per month

Best for:
Testing AI visibility + building early authority signals
DR 70+ average on authority sites
Targeted pitching + expert copywriting
Branded + natural anchor strategy
Monthly link tracker + reporting
Rollover: undelivered placements carry into next month
$3,000/mo
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📈 Growth

15 authority placements per month

Best for:
 Consistent authority building with steady wins (best for most brands)
DR 70+ average on authority sites
Targeted pitching + expert copywriting
Branded + natural anchor strategy
Monthly link tracker + reporting
Rollover: undelivered placements carry into next month
$6,000/mo
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🚀 Elite

32 authority placements per month

Best for: 
Aggressive growth in competitive categories with maximum coverage
DR 70+ average on authority sites
Targeted pitching + expert copywriting
Branded + natural anchor strategy
Monthly link tracker + reporting
Rollover: undelivered placements carry into next month
$12,000/mo
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Delivery & Rollover
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We aim to deliver your monthly placement target within the month. If any placements aren’t delivered by month-end, they roll over automatically and are prioritized the following month.
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Minimum Term
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All monthly plans have a 3-month minimum to build momentum and measurable authority. You can cancel anytime after month 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently
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Asked Questions

Why is link building important (for SEO + AI visibility)?

Links and editorial mentions are third-party validation. They help Google understand your authority and improve rankings over time. They also strengthen the trusted “signals” AI tools look for when deciding which brands to cite and recommend—especially when those mentions come from reputable publications.

How does Digital PR help with AI visibility?

AI systems tend to surface brands they can verify through credible, independent sources. Digital PR earns those signals by getting your experts quoted and your brand mentioned on authoritative sites. The result: stronger brand authority across the web—which can increase the likelihood of being referenced in AI answers, summaries, and recommendations.

What’s the difference between white-hat and black-hat links?

White-hat link building follows search engine guidelines and focuses on earning links through real editorial coverage, quality content, and legitimate outreach (e.g., Qwoted/HARO-style media requests).

‍Black-hat tactics try to manipulate rankings through schemes (link networks, hidden links, spam). They may produce short-term wins but carry real penalty risk.

‍We only use white-hat, editorial-first methods designed for long-term, sustainable growth.

Do you write the content for each pitch?

Yes. Our team handles the writing—research, angle selection, and journalist-ready responses. We also run quality checks (grammar + originality). If you prefer to contribute, we can incorporate your input and approvals, but we’re built to be turnkey.

How long does it take to see placements go live?

Most clients start seeing placements within 2–6 weeks, depending on niche, spokesperson fit, and publisher timelines. Digital PR has natural lag because we’re working with journalists and editorial calendars. The upside is that a consistent monthly pipeline compounds—work done this month often yields placements in the following weeks/months.

Do you guarantee links?

We guarantee delivery of the placement count in your package that meets the agreed quality criteria (e.g., minimum DR, relevance/traffic checks—defined upfront).
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We can’t guarantee a specific publication, because final decisions are made by editors and journalists. If a placement doesn’t meet the agreed standards, we replace it.

What anchor text do you use?

Most editorial placements use branded or natural anchors (e.g., your brand name or company name). That’s normal for real journalism and is often safest long-term. When there’s a strong fit, we may also earn contextual links to relevant internal pages or blog posts—but final anchor text is always at the publisher’s discretion.

How do syndications work?

Sometimes an article published on one outlet gets republished (“syndicated”) to larger sites. That can significantly increase exposure and referral potential.
We track syndications when they occur. For counting purposes, we follow the rules in your package (e.g., counting one qualifying syndication per original placement when it meets the stated DR/quality threshold).

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