Work With the Author — From Links to Rivers of Referrals
Exclusive for readers of Authority First — the rewritten 2nd edition of Link Building Debunked. Grab the book on Amazon, claim three free links (new agency offer), request an authority website audit, or let our team deliver integrated, done-for-you authority placements that pass the Eric Ward test.
New agency offer limited to 10/month • 100% placement guarantee on DFY
Matt LaClear
Author + placement partner (13,277+ campaigns)
About the rewrite: Authority First
This isn’t a light refresh. Authority First is a ground-up rewrite of the original ideas—updated for how SEO, editorial standards, and trust signals work today.
- A clearer “authority-first” framework that ties placements to referral outcomes, not vanity metrics.
- Updated standards for judging real editorial value (the Eric Ward test).
- Modern examples, messaging guidance, and what to avoid as Google and publishers tighten quality.
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Get Three Free Links (New Agency Offer)
- Three free Starter-tier placements added to your first order (one-time, per agency).
- White-label fulfillment + editorial handling included.
- Transparent standards you can point clients to (process + editorial rules).
We cap approvals at 10 new agency partners per month to protect quality.
For the exact quality and vetting criteria, see our Editorial Standards.
Claim Three Free LinksPrefer a plan you can implement yourself?
Ask for the Authority Website Audit. You’ll get a video/PDF teardown, prioritized fixes, and messaging that passes the Prospect sniff test.
Or choose Integrated, Done-For-You Authority Placements and my team will handle outreach, content, and placements on vetted sites. No PBNs. No AI farms. Dofollow links backed by a 6-month replacement guarantee.
Three Ways to Work With Me
1. Get Three Free Links
New agency partners: claim the one-time offer and we’ll confirm eligibility + next steps by email.
2. Authority Website Audit
A video/PDF audit that shows how to pass the 5-second trust test and position yourself as a teacher.
3. Integrated, Done-For-You Placements
We handle everything — outreach, content, and placements on vetted, trusted sites. Dofollow links backed by a 6-month replacement guarantee.
See the quality and vetting criteria behind those placements in our Editorial Standards.
Get Your Free Placement Plan
Tell us about your business and we’ll send a free, customized plan showing you the types of sites we can get you featured on. No commitment required.