3,231 sites from €31 excl. VAT: median authority 34, median traffic 27 visits per month. Dofollow links, secure payment, guaranteed publication.
Germany's news and media landscape combines national outlets, regional titles and niche online magazines, which makes it a strong source of contextual links for brands targeting German-speaking readers. Here is how to use this segment wisely, with real figures from the 3225 sites currently available.
Links from editorial sites are valued because they sit in content that readers actually consult. A mention in a news-style article signals relevance and trust, and it can bring referral visits on top of the SEO benefit. For a business aiming at the German market, a German-language publication also confirms your geographic and linguistic relevance.
This category works for many sectors, since news sites cover a wide range of subjects. You can pair it with more specific themes, such as business backlinks in Germany or tech and IT backlinks in Germany, when your topic needs a tighter audience match.
The catalogue is very broad: prices start at 31 € and the median sits at 699 €, while the top 10% most powerful sites begin at 2613 € (excluding VAT, article included). The median authority is 34, and 20% of sites reach 30 or more. By band: 2377 sites are at 0–19, 216 at 20–29, 220 at 30–39, 293 at 40–59 and 119 at 60+.
Median organic traffic is only 27 visits per month, so traffic alone is a poor filter here; many sites are small and cheap. Around 98% of links are dofollow, which means link equity is usually passed. To understand how these indicators relate, read our guide on which SEO metrics really matter.
Start with the audience, not the metric. Check that the site publishes in German, covers topics close to yours and shows real editorial activity. A modest site with a coherent readership often beats a high-authority site stuffed with unrelated sponsored posts. Be wary of networks built only to sell links; this article on spotting PBNs and link farms lists the warning signs.
For budget, a realistic plan mixes a few mid-range placements (authority 30–59) with occasional premium ones rather than many bargain links. If you are unsure about pricing logic, the 2026 backlink price guide explains how to estimate a link's value. You can browse options through sponsored articles on verified media.
Do not over-optimise anchor text: vary branded, generic and descriptive anchors, as explained in the guide on anchor text distribution. Avoid publishing thin, promotional content; the article should be useful on its own and clearly connected to the host site's themes.
Also avoid concentrating everything on one country. If you target several markets, compare with neighbouring pages such as news and media backlinks in the Netherlands or the broader Germany backlinks overview.
Prices start at 31 € with a median of 699 €, and the top 10% of sites begin at 2613 €, excluding VAT and with the article included.
About 98% of the listed sites offer dofollow links, though you should always confirm the link attributes before ordering.
Not necessarily. The median is 27 monthly organic visits, so judge relevance, language, authority and editorial quality together rather than traffic alone.