Backlinko
5/26/2026

PR and SEO: How to Build More Authority Together (5 Steps)
Short summary
Google and LLMs increasingly rely on third-party authority signals—backlinks, brand mentions, expert commentary, and trusted publication coverage. PR and SEO both generate these signals but most teams operate independently, missing shared value. This guide outlines 5 steps to integrate PR and SEO for amplified brand authority.
- •Google & LLMs reward third-party authority signals equally
- •PR and SEO teams need alignment to maximize signal generation
- •Integration unlocks shared authority-building strategies
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