Press Release 3-Link Architecture
Every press release gets exactly 3 links. No more. No less.
The 3-Link Architecture
Link 1: GMB Profile
- Anchor: Brand/primary keyword
- Placement: First 100 words
Link 2: Service Page
- Anchor: Service keyword phrase
- Placement: Middle third of PR
Link 3: Previous PR (chain link)
- Anchor: Related keyword
- Placement: Final third of PR
Why 3 links: More looks spammy. Fewer misses the daisy-chain signal. The chain structure means each new PR passes authority backward through the network.
Monthly PR Rotation (4-PR Calendar)
| Week | PR Type | Example Angle | |------|---------|---------------| | Week 1 | Announcement | New service launch, expansion, award won | | Week 2 | Industry insight | Tips, trends, expert commentary | | Week 3 | Local community | Sponsorship, local news tie-in | | Week 4 | Company update | Milestone, team addition, equipment purchase |
Compliance Checklist (Before Submitting)
- [ ] Third-person voice throughout?
- [ ] Newsworthy angle confirmed (not promotional)?
- [ ] Exactly 3 links (no more, no less)?
- [ ] All links tested and live?
- [ ] No tracking parameters on links?
- [ ] 400-600 word body count?
- [ ] NAP consistent with GMB?
- [ ] No first-person, no exclamations, no ALL CAPS?
- [ ] Quote properly attributed?
Post-Publish Integration (Same Day)
- GMB post about the announcement
- Blog post expanding on PR topic
- Social media campaign
- Outreach: use PR as link building asset (email journalists and bloggers who cover the topic)
Keyword Strategy (3 Keywords Per PR)
- Keyword 1: Primary service keyword (Link 2 anchor)
- Keyword 2: Brand + location keyword (Link 1 anchor)
- Keyword 3: Related/LSI keyword (Link 3 anchor)
Rotate keyword focus each week — don't repeat the exact same primary keyword in consecutive PRs.
Velocity Rule
1-2 press releases per quarter for a single site looks natural. More than that risks pattern detection. For aggressive campaigns across multiple client sites, stagger distribution dates.
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