
Creating Research Report Linkable Assets That Journalists Actually Share
The Edward Show
Examples of bad vs targeted pitches
Edward contrasts generic mass pitches he ignores with highly targeted pitches that match his recurring topics.
E952: I break down how to create research report linkable assets that journalists want to share - without needing proprietary data, expensive surveys, or massive resources.
This approach has produced dozens, and in some cases hundreds, of high-quality backlinks by using existing studies, a clear point of view, and very targeted outreach. The work itself is not complicated. Most people fail because they take the wrong approach.
What this covers: - What a "research report linkable asset" is and why it works - How articles like SEO Sherpa's 21 SEO Experiments article earned over 200 backlinks using other people's data - Why niche targeting consistently outperforms mass outreach - How to use ChatGPT agent mode to find studies, reports, and before/after data responsibly - How to turn multiple studies into a single, compelling research narrative - Why writing in a real human voice matters more than people think - How tone and respect influence whether someone shares your content - A simple way to aggregate findings into a strong headline hook - How to rate and structure studies so the article feels original - The difference between pitching the wrong journalist and the right one - How to find journalists who already agree with the perspective you're presenting - Why most link building emails get ignored or deleted - Examples of pitches that fail vs pitches that get shared - How this strategy builds links, topical authority, and long-term trust at the same time
Who this is for - SEOs and marketers who want links from real publications - Founders and site owners who don't have original research data - Anyone tired of generic link building tactics that don't work - People who want to earn links by being useful, not annoying
Key takeaway
You don't need original data to earn high-quality links. You need a clear perspective, solid sourcing, respect for the people you cite, and outreach that is actually targeted. When those pieces line up, the results compound.
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00:00 Introduction to Creating Research Report Linkable Assets 00:35 The Power of a Niche Targeted Approach 01:18 Using ChatGPT for Research 01:49 Crafting Shareable Content 03:30 Targeted Outreach Strategies 05:08 The Importance of a Unique Perspective 07:51 Wrapping
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