2,155 sites from €38 excl. VAT: median authority 36, median traffic 538 visits per month. Dofollow links, secure payment, guaranteed publication.
Dutch news and media sites give a link a context that few other niches can match: editorial readers, regular publishing and a strong local audience. LinkBooster currently lists 2122 sites in this category for the Netherlands, with prices and metrics that vary widely. Here is how to read those numbers and pick the right placements.
A link from a news or magazine site tells search engines that your brand is mentioned in a credible editorial setting. For companies targeting Dutch-speaking users, it also builds local relevance, which is hard to obtain from generic international sites. Links tend to work best when the article itself is useful to readers rather than a thinly disguised advert.
The category suits brands launching a product, publishing original research, announcing a partnership or looking for visibility around a local event. If your offer is more specialised, compare it with neighbouring themes such as business and entrepreneurship backlinks in the Netherlands or sports and fitness placements before deciding.
The median authority across these sites is 36, and 33% of them reach 30 or more. The distribution is uneven: 1199 sites sit between 0 and 19, 215 between 20 and 29, 201 between 30 and 39, 240 between 40 and 59, and 267 at 60 or above. Median organic traffic is 522 visits per month, and 99% of links are dofollow.
Authority is a useful filter, but it should not be the only one. A site with modest metrics, a genuine Dutch readership and a clear editorial line can outperform a stronger but unfocused one. Our guide to which SEO metrics really matter explains how to weigh DR, DA and traffic together.
Prices, article included and excluding VAT, start at 38 €, with a median of 400 €. The top 10% most powerful sites start at 1496 €. A sensible approach is to mix a few strong placements with several mid-range ones, rather than spending the whole budget on a single prestigious link. For a broader view of what a link is worth, see 2026 backlink prices and how to estimate value.
Check the language of the site, the relevance of its recent articles to your topic and whether it publishes sponsored content openly. You can browse all backlinks for the Netherlands or compare with news and media sites in Germany if you are planning a multi-country campaign.
The most common error is chasing cheap volume. Sites that publish on every subject and sell links to anyone often carry little real audience; our article on spotting PBNs and link farms lists the warning signs. Another mistake is repeating the same exact-match anchor, which creates an unnatural profile.
Finally, keep the content genuinely informative. An article that a Dutch reader would actually finish is more likely to deliver both referral visits and lasting value.
Prices start at 38 €, with a median of 400 € per article, excluding VAT. The top 10% most powerful sites start at 1496 €.
Yes, 99% of the listed sites offer dofollow links, though you should still confirm the conditions for each placement before ordering.
The median authority is 36, and 33% of sites reach 30 or more. Pick a level that matches your budget, and prioritise topical relevance and real Dutch traffic.