LINK BUILDING AGENCY
Link Building Services
Fully managed in-house link building services to help amplify your brand authority in search. Appear more prominently in organic search & Google AI overviews & AI search.
Trusted by Leading Brands
LINKS THAT DRIVE GROWTH
We Help Brands Scale Organic Visibility & AI Search Visibility with High Quality, High Authority Link Building
To succeed and grow in traditional search alongside being cited more in LLMS & AI search your domain needs to be referenced more across the web. This means more links to your domain from credible, established and reliable resources.
Our managed link building services are the perfect combination of high quality links built to the right pages with the right anchors.
We handle all types of link building for clients from earnt media placements via digital PR through to vetted niche edits, HARO-style link earning, link reclamation and more.
“We worked with Assertive on link building for our casino affiliate sites. They delivered on their promises, they got some really strong links, they were very tactical and helped us really achieve strong growth in the Swedish marketplace for casinos, slots etc. Highly recommend, especially to businesses in competitive spaces.”
Nick Allba
Casino Svet Nyon Affiliates
Link Building Case Study
“How We Grew Pharmacy Online's Organic Traffic Over 500% in 3 Years”
Pharmacy Online is an online pharmacy that provides all kinds of pharmaceutical medicines across a broad range of medication categories from weight loss to allergies. We helped Pharmacy Online to substantially increase their organic traffic with SEO and with high quality link building.
95% of their organic traffic growth was non brand, non blog, all focused around medicines and medicine categories.
We earnt high quality link placements to strengthen their domain, they've since continued to enjoy ongoing organic growth as well as strong growth in AI citations too, with more visibility and clicks coming from Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok, Claude etc.
This is a particularly tough niche to work in, however our in-house link builders were able to secure top tier link placements that helped drive strong ongoing YoY traffic growth.
500%+
Organic Traffic Growth
3 Years
Campaign Duration
95%
Non-Brand Traffic
Top Tier
Link Quality
WE GET LINKS FROM HIGH AUTHORITY SITES
Real Links from Strong Domains with Real Traffic & Real Authority
If you are going to invest in link building, the old adage applies, pay cheap pay twice. Cutting corners on link budget often leads to businesses ending up with poor quality links that Google either discredits or doesn't assign any weight to in the first place, in short, you are potentially wasting money.
At Assertive, we focus on earning and building high quality links from real domains with real traffic where the links are of much higher quality and where they are going to help strengthen credibility in your brand and domain.
We don't focus on artificially inflated metrics such as DR (Domain rating) or TF (Trust flow) or DA (domain authority), we focus on whether the site has real traffic, if the content it puts out is of good quality and if there is real synergy between the link content and target URL.
In short, we get REAL links for clients who want to strengthen their brand, domain, rankings and visibility in AI search, AI overviews and LLM queries. Each link we build helps to establish more trust and contribute towards positive outcomes not only in traditional organic search but across the board too.
This means more organic clicks, more prominence in AI overviews, more prominence online and increased opportunities for referral clicks.
High Quality Link Building Done For You
At Assertive we offer flexible link building services including 1 time link campaigns which you can buy directly via the website or, we can provide a bespoke link building service on a retainer.
We provide a free pre-link building assessment to understand your goals, objectives and current domain profile, providing guidance and advice on what we believe you need in terms of links to help meet your objectives.
Being in SEO, we also understand the mechanics of content, page experience so we'll also provide feedback if we believe it will help enhance the performance of your campaign.
Case Studies
Pharmacy Online
Pharmacy Online is an online dispensary for medications including over the counter medicines, prescription medicines & more...
SCI-MX Nutrition
SCI-MX is a specialist in sports nutrition & protein supplements. Established in 2007 their goal was to help nurture, support...
Lenovo EMEA
Lenovo’s headquarters is based from Quarry Bay, Hong Kong – however Lenovo operates all over the...
BNP Paribas Cardiff
BNP Paribas Cardiff is an international insurance company that owns various companies including...
Audley Travel
Audley Travel specializes in creating tailor-made, luxury travel experiences, customized to match individual preferences...
Emma Sleep
Emma Sleep is a leading brand specializing in award-winning sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, and bedding...
Orangeries UK
Orangeries UK specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke orangeries, conservatories, and garden rooms...
Justerinis & Brooks
Justerinis & Brooks is a fine wine and spirit merchant founded in 1749. They belong to the large drinks companies...
Craft Irish Whiskey
The Craft Irish Whiskey Co is a high-end luxury whiskey brand based in Ireland. They are redefining the meaning...
Sykes Dream Cottages
Dream Cottages are Britain’s largest holiday cottage agency with over 300 properties. Dream Cottages were independent up until their recent...
Choose Your Link Building Package
Flexible link building campaigns with better value for larger commitments. All packages provide the same expert support.
$1,000
5 Link Campaign
Perfect for getting started with link building
- 5 high-quality backlinks
- Manual outreach & placement
- Detailed reporting included
- Domain authority 30+ sites
- White-hat link building only
- Monthly progress updates
$1,800
$2,000
Save 10%10 Link Campaign
Most popular choice for growing businesses
- 10 high-quality backlinks
- Manual outreach & placement
- Detailed reporting included
- Domain authority 40+ sites
- Content creation included
- Priority support included
- SEO strategy consultation
- Competitor analysis
$4,250
$5,000
Save 15%25 Link Campaign
Maximum impact for serious SEO growth
- 25 high-quality backlinks
- Premium site placements
- Comprehensive reporting
- Domain authority 50+ sites
- Custom content creation
- Dedicated account manager
- Advanced SEO audit included
- Ongoing strategy optimization
- Priority emergency support
$8,000
$10,000
Save 20%50 Link Campaign
Enterprise-level link building solution
- 50 high-quality backlinks
- Premium & niche site targeting
- Executive-level reporting
- Domain authority 60+ sites
- Full content marketing support
- Dedicated SEO strategist
- Complete technical SEO audit
- Quarterly strategy reviews
- 24/7 priority support
How Link Building Packages Work
A simple, transparent process from order to delivery
Choose how many links you want
Select from our packages based on your link building needs and budget
Order and pay through the website
Complete your purchase securely through our online checkout system
During checkout you'll be asked questions about your target domain/URLs, keywords etc
Provide us with the essential details we need to build relevant, high-quality links
We'll begin the link building process, if you opt for link approvals we'll reach out over e-mail to update you before we earn/build links
Our team starts working on your campaign with optional approval checkpoints
We'll deliver your links over a 14-28 day period (sometimes sooner depending on the niche / demand / approvals)
Receive your completed links within our standard delivery timeframe
Ready to get started?
Choose your package above and begin building high-quality links to boost your search rankings.
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Contact Our TeamOur Link Building Services
Comprehensive link building services designed to boost your domain authority and search rankings. We use white-hat strategies and authentic relationship building to earn high-quality backlinks that drive long-term growth.
Guest Posting
Secure high-quality guest post placements on authoritative websites in your industry. We create compelling content and build relationships with publishers to earn valuable editorial backlinks.
Digital PR & Media Outreach
Strategic PR campaigns that combine traditional media relations with link building objectives. Secure coverage in major publications while earning authoritative backlinks and brand mentions.
Niche Edits (Contextual Link Insertions)
Place contextual links within existing high-authority content. We identify relevant placement opportunities and negotiate natural link insertions that add value to existing articles.
Broken Link Building
Identify broken links on relevant websites and offer valuable replacement content. This win-win strategy helps webmasters fix their sites while earning you quality backlinks.
Resource Page Link Building
Target industry resource pages and directories for link placement. We identify high-value resource collections and secure listings that drive targeted referral traffic.
Skyscraper Technique Outreach
Create superior content that improves upon existing popular resources, then reach out to sites linking to inferior versions. Earn links through demonstrable content superiority.
Blogger & Influencer Outreach
Build relationships with industry bloggers and influencers for collaborative content opportunities. Secure authentic endorsements and backlinks from trusted voices in your niche.
HARO / Journalist Requests
Respond to Help a Reporter Out (HARO) queries and journalist requests for expert commentary. Position your brand as an industry authority while earning high-quality media links.
Local Citations & Directory Submissions
Build consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) citations across local directories and industry-specific listings to improve local SEO and referral traffic opportunities.
Business Profile Creation
Create and optimize profiles on platforms like Crunchbase, LinkedIn Company Pages, and industry-specific directories to establish credibility and earn authoritative backlinks.
Forum & Community Link Participation
Engage authentically in relevant forums and online communities, providing valuable insights while naturally earning backlinks through helpful contributions and resource sharing.
Content Syndication
Distribute your content across relevant platforms and networks to maximize reach and earn syndication links. Strategic content sharing that amplifies your message and authority.
Sponsorship & Partnership Links
Develop strategic partnerships and sponsorship opportunities that naturally generate backlinks. Build mutually beneficial relationships that provide ongoing link value.
Event, Scholarship & Award Link Building
Create linkworthy initiatives like industry events, educational scholarships, or awards programs. Generate natural backlinks through newsworthy activities and community engagement.
Unlinked Brand Mention Reclamation
Identify existing brand mentions that lack backlinks and reach out for link additions. Convert passive mentions into valuable backlinks through strategic outreach campaigns.
Competitor Backlink Gap Outreach
Analyze competitor backlink profiles to identify link opportunities you’re missing. Strategic outreach to websites already linking to competitors in your industry space.
How Our Link Building Services Help Brands Grow & Scale
Our link building services can be tailored to help clients acheive ranking & traffic growth objectives.
We can provide an initial assessment pre-link building to ascertain the kind of links needed as well as velocity, anchors & citation type.
Our specialist SEO team can help structure your link building campaign to help drive specific query/ranking growth or to direct link equity to various pages or page types on a domain.
We've helped businesses globally with their link building & SEO needs.
Why is Link Building So Important?
Link building remains one of the most influential factors within SEO. Search engines like Google & Bing still rely heavily on links as a way to evaluate the authority, trust, and relevance of a website. In simple terms, good quality backlinks act as a vote of confidence in your brand and your content. While Google's algorithms have evolved significantly over the years, links continue to carry a lot of weight in determining how a domain is perceived and where it ranks.
Without a strong, authoritative link profile, even the most technically sound and content rich websites can struggle to achieve any real visibility. There are of course nuances to this such as whether the target terms are niche or in non complex industries - but, for most industries/sectors/niches, links are a key requirement in ranking.
Despite being one of the oldest ranking signals, link building hasn't diminished in importance, it has simply adapted. Links underpin the fabric of the open web, connecting resources, ideas, and businesses. Search engines reward these connections because they help fuel discovery of new content, when linked to from trusted sources, becomes easier to find, crawl, and index.
This process ensures the web stays dynamic, with quality information continually surfaced and made accessible to users. From Google's perspective, encouraging linking behaviours supports the very ecosystem they depend on.
For businesses, this means building links as part of an SEO strategy is not just about chasing rankings it's about building brand equity. A strong backlink profile signals to search engines like Google, Bing, Baidu etc. that your brand is trusted and referenced within its industry, strengthening both topical authority and credibility. This is why established brands with robust link profiles & link equity tend to dominate organic search over time, their authority compounds through recognition, referrals, and ongoing visibility.
At Assertive, we view link building as both an SEO driver and a long-term investment in your brand's digital footprint. Done strategically and ethically, link acquisition enhances not only your rankings but your reputation and discoverability across the web. It is a vital part in any sustainable SEO strategy, ensuring your content is not only created but seen, trusted, and referenced.
Why Choose Assertive for Link Building Services
Based on extensive market research, here's what sets our international SEO expertise apart and what clients value most when selecting an agency.
In-House Link Building
All of our link building is handled entirely in-house. From outreach and content creation to negotiation and placement, Assertive maintains full control to guarantee quality, consistency, and accountability across every campaign.
Traffic-First Approach
We measure success by real impact, not vanity metrics. Rather than chasing DR, TF, or CF, we prioritise domains with strong organic traffic and relevance, ensuring your links deliver both authority and genuine referral value.
Tailored Campaigns
Every brand is different, which is why our link building is customised to your needs. Whether you’re a major brand or operating in a complex niche, we adapt strategies to secure the right links for your business goals.
High Success Rates
Our outreach success is driven by experience and precision. Assertive pitches are designed to resonate with journalists, publishers, and webmasters giving us consistently high placement rates compared to industry averages.
Powerful EDU Links
We’ve secured links from respected .edu domains, delivering trust signals that strengthen authority in ways most competitors struggle to match. These high-value placements add credibility and depth to your backlink profile.
Mainstream Media Coverage
Through our in-house digital PR specialists, we regularly earn placements in top-tier publications and mainstream media. These links not only drive SEO value but also increase brand visibility and recognition.
Exceptional Value
Our cost-to-quality ratio is one of the strongest in the industry. Assertive delivers powerful, sustainable links at highly competitive rates, ensuring your budget works harder and your ROI is maximised.
Sustainable Link Profiles
We focus on long-term link equity, building natural, sustainable backlink profiles that reduce risk and support ongoing growth. If links are lost, we work proactively to replace them, keeping your profile strong.
Digital PR Expertise
With an in-house PR team, we go beyond basic outreach. Assertive develops creative, newsworthy campaigns that secure editorial coverage, high-authority links, and attention from journalists and influencers in your sector.
Big Brand Experience
We’ve built links for some of the world’s most recognisable brands. This experience means we understand what it takes to deliver at scale, while still tailoring our methods for smaller or niche businesses.
Complex Niche Specialists
From regulated industries to hard-to-crack verticals, Assertive has proven success in securing high-quality links in even the most challenging niches. If others have failed, we thrive where link building is toughest.
Trusted by Global Brands for International Growth We don't rely on awards or partnerships - we rely on proven results, retained clients, and a reputation built over 17+ years of delivering sustainable international SEO success across diverse markets and industries.
Real Results, Real Impact
See how we've transformed businesses across industries with data-driven SEO strategies that deliver measurable growth.
Pharmacy Online
A UK-based online pharmacy offering a wide range of health and wellness products, including prescription medications and healthcare essentials.
Challenge
Help U-turn declining traffic for a brand in the pharmaceutical space. Pharma as an industry is highly competitive & requires significant attention to detail from all angles - especially with medical products.
Key Goals
- Improve product sales through website
- Improve conversion rate
- Recover rankings lost including key rankings around pharmacy / online pharmacy
Why use a link building agency?
Build links faster
We help clients to build links at a sustainable level, but, being established means we have a lot of established relationships with media houses, publishers, journalists - meaning we can get more links faster.
SEO Expertise
Having real SEO experts working on your link campaign means they can help steer where links originate from, where they point to, the anchors used & more. This improves outcomes & rank efficiency.
Hands off DFY Links
It means we handle everything for you, you tell us what your ranking objectives are and we work out how to make it happen with your link budget.
Sustainability
We know and understand what it takes to rank across a broad array of markets/niches from finance, gambling and crypto through to eCommerce & more! We source and earn links in the most sustainable way to ensure you get not just results but longevity.
What to Expect Working With Us
What You Get With Assertive:
A deep-dive SEO audit (technical, content, link, UX)
Comprehensive analysis of your current SEO performance and opportunities
A tailored SEO strategy based on your business, not templates
Custom-built strategies that align with your specific goals and industry
Clear KPIs, roadmaps, and monthly reporting
Transparent tracking and regular updates on your SEO progress
Seamless collaboration with your in-house teams (if needed)
Integrated approach that works with your existing team structure
Transparent, jargon-free communication
Clear, honest communication without confusing technical speak
Conversion-focused recommendations not just traffic plays
Strategies focused on driving business results, not vanity metrics
Why Link Building
Link building is key in SEO, primarily because it remains a key part of how search engines like Google determine how reliable/trustworthy a domain is. Links work almost like "voting", more, stronger links are more of a vote for quality and can help support how a domain performs in search.
Over the past 2 decades links have played an important role in SEO, but only in the last few years has Google gotten much better at understanding genuine links from poor quality / manipulative links, link spam etc.
Link building is STILL important because good links are harder to get and subsequently they do still act like a vote of confidence/of value.
Links intrinsically connect the web, so its important for search engines like Google to continue to incentivise people to link from one site to another for their discovery of new content.
Building GOOD quality links to a domain can have a significant impact on how well that domain does (including pages on it) - but, as with anything in SEO, there are lots of other factors that play a part in how well a URL / website is likely to do, not just links.
The benefits of link building include:
- Stronger, more trusted domain
- Increased rankings
- Increased traffic
- Stronger brand presence
- More opportunity for referral traffic
- Better discovery via LLMS
- More citations may help with AI visibility
Ready to Get Started?
Let's discuss how we can drive real SEO results for your business.