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Backlink Portfolio Mix Calculator

Plan % of effort across directories, guest posts, and digital PR / HARO-style outreach.

Directories are one lever. Balance them with editorial links so your profile looks natural. Adjust sliders to see suggested weekly hours.

Mix: 45% directories · 30% content · 25% digital PR/HARO. At 10h/week → ~4.5h directories, 3.0h content, 2.5h PR.
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Early stage often runs 40–60% directories for speed, then shifts toward content/PR as DR rises.

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