Digital PR is the practice of earning media coverage and backlinks from journalists, editors, and publications through genuine outreach built around newsworthy content — original research, data studies, expert commentary, or a compelling angle on a trending topic.
Unlike direct link building tactics, digital PR doesn't promise a specific link — it promises a professionally run campaign designed to earn coverage. The payoff is access to links from major publications that are typically unreachable through direct outreach or guest posting: outlets with strict editorial standards that only cover stories genuinely worth their audience's attention.