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Dina Šoštarec

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Dina Šoštarec

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Dina Šoštarec is an organic growth specialist and a contributing author at Search Engine Land, where she writes about SEO, content distribution, and authority-building for B2B brands. She founded Copy Cookie in 2021 and works with brands and agencies on data-driven SEO and content strategy. She has been contributing link-building and outreach articles to PrestigeLinks since 2022.

  • Link building
  • Search engine optimization
  • Content marketing
  • Digital PR
  • Blogger outreach
  • Generative engine optimization

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Link Building by Industry
OnlyFans SEO: How to Rapidly Grow Your Subscriber Base

Want more people to find your OnlyFans page? Then start investing in OnlyFans SEO. Here are the six best tactics to start using today.

Link Building by Industry
Substack SEO: How to Grow Your Newsletter

Grow your newsletter with Substack SEO. Find out 15 SEO tactics you can apply today to start driving organic traffic to your Substack profile.

Link Building Fundamentals
Does AI Content Rank in Google? It Depends

Does AI content rank in Google in 2026? We checked the latest case studies and Google policy updates to find out. Here's our take, plus tips on optimizing your content better.

Link Building Fundamentals
Perplexity SEO: Optimizing for the Future of Search

Want to show up on Perplexity? Learn how to optimize for this AI-powered search engine with our top 10 Perplexity SEO strategies.

Link Building Fundamentals
Perplexity vs. Google Search: Comparison

Perplexity vs. Google Search - how do they compare? We tested both using real queries to analyze relevance, depth, and SEO impact. See the results of our experiment!

Link Building Fundamentals
How to Find Backlinks Using Google: 3 Methods

Struggling with backlink tracking? Discover how to find backlinks using Google’s free tools like GSC, GA4, and Google Search for better SEO insights.

Link Building Fundamentals
Is Blogging Dead? The Impact of AI, Ads, and More

Is blogging dead? AI, search updates, and shrinking organic traffic are reshaping the landscape. Learn if that means blogging is dead, or just evolving.

Link Building Fundamentals
Why Is My Website Not Ranking? 16 Common Issues & Fixes

Wondering why your website isn’t ranking? Learn 16 critical SEO mistakes that could be holding you back - and the proven fixes you can implement today.

Link Building Fundamentals
Google Search Console vs. Rapid URL Indexer: A Monster Comparison

Struggling to choose a tool that can boost your SEO? This monster comparison of Google Search Console vs. Rapid URL Indexer breaks down their features, pros, and cons.

Link Building Fundamentals
Quora Link Building: A Guide for 2026

Does Quora link building work in 2026? And how should you go about it? We reveal it all in this article based on our decade-long experience in SEO.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Featured in Business Insider (Guaranteed)

Want to get featured in Business Insider? There are 3 main ways to do it. We walk you through each in this step-by-step guide.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine (Guaranteed)

Learn how to get featured in Entrepreneur magazine based on tips from its Editor in Chief and our experienced link building staff.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Articles Written About You [+19 Easy-Access Publications]

Learn how to get articles written about your business or you. We share tips based on our link building experience, plus 19 easy-access publications to pitch to.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Featured on News Sites (Without a Big-Name Brand)

Discover how to get featured on news sites without a prominent business.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Featured in a Magazine: Strategies, Tools, and More

Discover how to get featured in a magazine. We share 7+ best strategies and 5 tools that will help you accelerate the process.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Featured in Yale Daily News

Want to get your story published in Yale Daily News? Our expert link builders know just the strategies you can use. Here’s everything you need to know.

Link Building by Industry
Real Estate Backlinks: The Definitive Guide

Unveil the best strategies to build real estate backlinks. They are proven to work and many are free.

Link Building by Industry
210+ Best SEO Keywords For Real Estate [Free Spreadsheet]

Get a free list + spreadsheet with over 210 best SEO keywords for real estate. We also explain how to target them, and why you should.

Link Building by Industry
SEO for Financial Services: A Full Guide

Learn 11 SEO tactics for financial services, and discover why SEO is so crucial for a highly competitive niche like finance.

Link Building by Industry
SEO For Financial Advisors: A Guide & 21 Strategies

Learn exactly what SEO for financial advisors entails, plus get 21 SEO strategies you can employ to get fast and tangible results.

Link Building by Industry
Cryptocurrency SEO 101: Getting Started + Top Tips

Cryptocurrency SEO is essential for improving your site’s visibility. Here’s exactly what it entails + a step-by-step process for boosting it.

Link Building by Industry
Local SEO For Financial Advisors: The Definitive Guide [+Examples]

Financial advisors, here are 8 actionable ways to improve your local SEO in the fastest time possible. Read the guide now.

Link Building by Industry
61 SEO Keywords For Financial Advisors In 2026 [+Spreadsheet]

Find 61 SEO keywords you can use in 2026 to improve the visibility of your financial advisory website. Get a free spreadsheet where you can track your progress.

Link Building by Industry
Crypto Link Building: The Most Complete, 3733-Word Guide

Learn how to build links to your cryptocurrency website. Everything you need in one place, from the best strategies to the best tools to use.

Link Building Fundamentals
A Complete Guide to Purchasing Links: What, Why & How

Do you want to buy backlinks, but aren't sure how to do it safely? This guide walks you through everything you need to know.

Link Building Fundamentals
Niche-Relevant Backlinks: A Mega Guide (+ Free Spreadsheet)

Learn everything you should know about niche-relevant backlinks. From what they are to how to build them, we’re spilling all our secrets. Examples included!

Link Building Fundamentals
Why Buy Backlinks With Bitcoin (& Where)

Discover the benefits of buying backlinks with bitcoin and other crypto assets, as well as the risks to be aware of.

Link Building Fundamentals
How to Rank Without Backlinks: Expert Tips and Real-Life Examples

Learn how to rank without backlinks using expert strategies. Our guide covers keyword research, content creation tips, and real examples.

Link Building Fundamentals
4+ Effective Methods Of Indexing Backlinks In Google [2026 update]

Indexing backlinks in Google is a key part of your SEO efforts. Learn how to get it done faster with these 4+ most effective methods in 2026.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Featured in Harvard Magazine

Learn how to get featured in Harvard Magazine, earn high-authority backlinks, and get hundreds of eyeballs on your content. Written by expert link builders.

Link Building Fundamentals
Link Wheels in 2026: What They Are, Why Google Killed Them

Link wheels were a viable grey-hat tactic in 2018. In 2026 SpamBrain's network-level detection neutralizes them on sight. Here's what they are, why they no longer work, and what to do instead.

EDU & GOV Link Building
GOV Link Building: A Mega Guide [+11 Tactics]

Discover why .gov link building works, how to find .gov sites, and 11 tactics you can use to build your first .gov backlinks. Written by pro link builders.

Link Building Fundamentals
How To Monitor Backlinks In 2026: 7 Best Methods & Tools

Discover what to look for when monitoring your backlinks and the top 7 tools you can use in 2026. Hint: some are free.

Link Building Fundamentals
How to Use Reddit for SEO Link Building

Learn how to use Reddit for SEO link building. From finding relevant subreddits to understanding Reddit terminology, we've got you covered.

EDU & GOV Link Building
How to Get Backlinks from Wikipedia in 2026: A Step-By-Step Guide

Want backlinks from Wikipedia? Discover how to get them for free with our exclusive tips that work in 2026. Read now.

Link Building Fundamentals
ChatGPT Link Building: An AI Backlink Guide for 2026

How to use ChatGPT - and Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity - to build backlinks faster in 2026. Updated for GPT-5.5, AI Overviews, and Google's scaled-content rules.

Blogger Outreach
18 Best Blogger Outreach Tools In 2026 [In-Depth Review]

Refreshed for 2026: 18 blogger outreach tools, with current pricing, dead tools removed, and an honest take on AI in outreach (response rates are tanking).

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How To Get Featured On Yahoo Finance [Step-By-Step Guide]

Discover how to get featured on Yahoo Finance, even if you have no insider connections or previous publishing experience.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Get Featured in Southern Living and Reach 26+ Million Readers

Get your brand in front of 26 million readers every month. Learn how to get featured in Southern Living with our insider tips. Read now.

Link Building by Industry
Link Building For Law Firms: A Complete Guide

Link building is one of the best strategies to increase leads for your law firm. Our experts share how law firms can build links for maximum results.

Blogger Outreach
How to Get Featured on a Blog in 7 Proven Steps [2026 Update]

Want to boost your visibility? Learn how to get featured on a blog with these 7 proven steps that help you stand out and land guest post opportunities.

Blogger Outreach
How to Improve Your Backlink Profile Doing Blogger Outreach

Blogger outreach is mandatory for good SEO results. Learn how to reach out to bloggers effectively and earn high quality backlinks.

Link Building Fundamentals
13 Best Link Building Tools In 2026

Refreshed for 2026: the 12 (now 13) link building tools we actually use, with current pricing, AI-search-era updates, and the major industry changes since 2024.

Link Building by Industry
13 Best Ecommerce Link Building Strategies [2026 Update]

Building eCommerce backlinks has never been more difficult than in 2026. Here are 13 link building strategies that still work.

Digital PR & Featured Placements
How to Become a Forbes Contributor in 2026

Forbes closed open applications in 2024 and trimmed contributors again in 2025. Here's what actually works to get on Forbes today - contributor, Council, or feature.

Link Building Fundamentals
White Hat Link Building in 2026: The Complete Guide

The canonical 2026 guide to white-hat link building. Updated for Google's March 2024 spam policies, August 2025 SpamBrain upgrade, E-E-A-T, and the AI Overviews / GEO era.

Link Building by Industry
17 SaaS Link Building Strategies To Outrank Your Competitors

17 link building strategies for SaaS companies, based on what we've used across hundreds of B2B client campaigns (#11 is our personal favorite).

Blogger Outreach
Niche Edits for SEO in 2026: Honest Guide + Risk Framing

Niche edits still work - but only the ones that look like real editorial citations. Here's how Google's March 2024 spam policy and 2025 SpamBrain upgrades changed what's safe.

EDU & GOV Link Building
Are edu Backlinks Good for SEO? [2026 Update]

Everyone recommends EDU backlinks, but are they actually good? We take an honest look at the pros and cons of an EDU link building strategy.

Blogger Outreach
Pitching to Bloggers: How to Get Your Guest Posts Accepted [+Template]

Master pitching to bloggers with this comprehensive guide. Learn proven strategies and get a free, ready-to-use template to increase acceptances.

Link Building Fundamentals
Content Mills Won't Get You Ranked - Here's Why

What are content mills and does spun content work for SEO? We investigate why milled content is on the rise.

Link Building Fundamentals
How Much Do Backlinks Cost in 2026?

How much do backlinks cost in 2026, and should you buy them in the first place? We'll give you the exact prices to expect and help you decide.

Link Building by Industry
Fiverr SEO: How To Rank On Fiverr

Fiverr is one of the best ways to get leads as a freelancer or business. We explain how to boost your Fiverr profile rankings and earn more sales.

EDU & GOV Link Building
‍15 EDU Link Building Tactics + Answers to All FAQs

Learn 15 strategies to get powerful backlinks from the top US educational institutions and get answers to all questions.

EDU & GOV Link Building
How to Get EDU Backlinks: 10 Genius Tactics

SEO pros swear by them, but how to get EDU backlinks without spam? Discover 10 genius tactics that actually work.

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