News & Media backlinks — Romania

913 sites from €30 excl. VAT: median authority 28, median traffic 186 visits per month. Dofollow links, secure payment, guaranteed publication.

Romania's news and press sector offers 913 sites where you can publish a sponsored article with a backlink. Prices start at €30 excl. VAT, article included, which makes the market accessible to small budgets and large campaigns alike. This page explains what these links are good for, how to choose a publication, and what to budget.

What news backlinks bring to a Romanian SEO campaign

Links from news and media sites carry editorial context: they sit inside articles about current topics, which search engines tend to read as a natural environment for a citation. For a brand targeting Romanian-speaking users, a link from a local publication also sends a clear geographic and language signal, which is hard to get from foreign sites.

News backlinks suit local launches, brand awareness, product announcements and company milestones. If your goal is broader international reach, combine them with other markets, as explained in our guide to international SEO and backlinks, or look at the news and media offer in Poland for a neighbouring audience.

How to choose the right site in this market

The market is wide and uneven. Of the 913 sites, 322 have an authority between 0 and 19, 182 sit at 20–29, 217 at 30–39, 158 at 40–59 and only 34 reach 60 or more. The median authority is 28, and 45% of sites score 30 or above. All links are dofollow, so the real differences come from audience quality and editorial standards.

Median organic traffic is 185 visits per month, so look beyond the authority score: check that the traffic is real, that the language is Romanian, and that the site publishes consistently on topics close to yours. A modest site with an engaged local readership can outperform a higher-scoring one with no audience. For a deeper look at the numbers, see which SEO metrics actually matter, and learn to recognise PBNs and link farms before you order.

Budget: what to expect to pay

Entry-level articles start at €30, article included, excl. VAT. The median price is €102, which is a realistic reference for a solid mid-range placement. The top 10% most powerful sites start at €475, and they are best reserved for strategic campaigns. For a wider view of pricing logic, read about 2026 backlink prices and link value.

A balanced plan usually mixes a few mid-range placements with a handful of cheaper ones rather than betting everything on one expensive link. If you prefer a steady rhythm, a monthly link-building subscription spreads spending and keeps your profile growing gradually.

Mistakes to avoid

Do not buy on price alone: very cheap placements on sites with no readers rarely help and can hurt. Avoid repeating the same exact-match anchor, and keep a natural mix of brand, URL and descriptive anchors, as covered in our piece on anchor text distribution. Also make sure the article is genuinely useful and relevant to the site's audience.

If your offer fits a niche, consider pairing news placements with specialised sites, such as business backlinks in Romania or finance backlinks in Romania.

Frequently asked questions

Are the links on these Romanian news sites dofollow?

Yes, 100% of the listed sites provide dofollow links, so the link can pass authority to your page.

How much does a sponsored article cost?

Prices start at €30 excl. VAT with the article included. The median is €102, and the strongest 10% of sites start at €475.

What authority level should I target?

The median is 28, and 45% of sites reach 30 or more. For most campaigns, a relevant site in the 30–59 range with real Romanian traffic is a sound balance between cost and impact.

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