FreeHARO / Source of Sources / QwotedAbout 30 min
Be a Free Expert Source
Reporters need expert quotes every day. Give them one and earn links from big media sites.
Why this matters
It can land you links from news sites that would never sell or trade a link. All it costs is a thoughtful, fast reply.
✓ How to do it
- Sign up on the free platforms below.
- Watch for requests in your area of expertise.
- Reply fast with a short, useful quote and your credentials.
- Include your name and site so they can credit you.
Done whenAccounts are active on at least 2 platforms, and at least 3 replies have been sent.
Reference list
Free journalist-request platforms
- HARO (Help a Reporter Out, relaunched free by Featured.com in 2025)
- Featured.com
- Source of Sources (SOS)
- Qwoted (free plan)
- Help a B2B Writer
- SourceBottle
- #JournoRequest on X
Tips & pitfalls
- Connectively, the old name for HARO under Cision, shut down in December 2024. Skip any guide that still points you there.