16/01/2026
Is HARO link building dead? Or are people just doing it wrong? 📉
With the rise of AI-generated spam and the shift to platforms like Featured and Connectively, many SEOs have written off Reactive Digital PR as an inefficient strategy.
The uncomfortable truth is that when 90% of pitches are generic or AI-generated, a real expert response always gets the link AND builds a brand.
In our HARO link building deep dive, we break down why a 7–15% success rate is the new gold standard and how to hit it. Stop shouting into the void and start landing DR 80+ placements - guide in the comments!
Read the full guide here: https://inboundblogging.com/haro-link-building/
Learn how to use HARO for effective link building. Pitch journalists, show expertise, build powerful backlinks, and improve your authority.