<b>What to do when you're mentioned but not linked</b>

<b>What to do when you're mentioned but not linked</b>

Sometimes a reporter quotes you by name but forgets to link to your site. You got the mention, but not the authority link. Good news: this is fixable, and politely asking works more often than you'd think.

Here's the gentle three-step:

1. Thank them first. A short, warm note: "Thanks so much for including me in your piece!"
2. Make the ask tiny. "Would you mind adding a link to my site next to my name? Here's the URL."
3. Make it easy. Paste the exact link and the exact words you'd like linked.

Think of it like asking a waiter for the side of sauce they forgot — small, reasonable, and usually a yes.

Many reporters simply missed it and are happy to add it. The worst case is a no, which costs you nothing.

Try this today: search your name plus your topic and find one article that mentions you without a link. Send the friendly note.