12Prospecting Methods
Data-Driven Link Building
Onboarding Software Directories
High Intent
Query: "employee onboarding software reviews", "new hire platform comparison"
1. Identify leading software review sites (e.g., G2, Capterra, SoftwareSuggest). 2. Analyze their categories and ensure your solution is prominently listed. 3. Optimize your profile with detailed feature sets, customer testimonials, and direct links to your integration documentation. 4. Engage with user reviews to demonstrate responsiveness and build social proof.
Visibility
Growth Focused Implementation
HR Tech Integration Partners
Strategic
Common integrations of [Competitor Onboarding Tool]
1. Identify 3-5 leading HRIS, payroll, or LMS platforms. 2. Use 'Link Intersect' or manual analysis of their partner pages to find common integration partners. 3. Target companies that integrate with these platforms but *not* yet with your solution. 4. Pitch a co-marketing opportunity or direct integration by highlighting mutual customer benefits.
Synergy
Growth Focused Implementation
Unlinked Brand Mentions (Onboarding Focus)
Proactive
Query: "[Your Brand Name] onboarding", "[Your Brand Name] new hire"
1. Set up Google Alerts for your brand name combined with core onboarding keywords. 2. Filter for mentions on reputable HR blogs, industry publications, and corporate intranets. 3. Reach out to the author, thank them for the mention, and politely suggest adding a link to a relevant resource (e.g., a guide on reducing time-to-productivity) for enhanced reader value.
Recovery
Growth Focused Implementation
HR Resource Page Inclusion
Foundational
"HR best practices" resources, "employee onboarding checklist"
1. Locate curated resource pages from HR associations, university career centers, or leading HR consultancies. 2. Identify gaps (e.g., lack of modern employee experience tools). 3. Offer a valuable asset like a 'First 90 Days Template' or an exclusive webinar on 'Reducing First-Year Turnover' in exchange for a link.
Credibility
Growth Focused Implementation
HRIS/HRM Integration Hubs
Ecosystem
[HRIS Name] "partner program", "app marketplace"
1. Compile a list of all HRIS/HRM platforms your SaaS integrates with. 2. Visit their 'Partner' or 'App Marketplace' pages and ensure your solution is listed. 3. If not listed, initiate the application process via their developer portal. 4. Ensure your listing highlights key benefits like streamlined data sync and improved employee experience.
Partnership
Growth Focused Implementation
Defunct Onboarding Tool Backlinks
Timely
Outdated employee onboarding tools with 10+ backlinks
1. Identify legacy onboarding software or defunct HR tech startups. 2. Use backlink analysis tools to find their most linked-to content (e.g., old guides on compliance training). 3. Create an updated, comprehensive resource on the same topic. 4. Outreach to the linking sites, inform them of the broken link, and offer your superior, current guide as a replacement.
Opportunity
Growth Focused Implementation
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Comprehensive
Analysis of top 3 ranking 'new hire onboarding' guides
1. Identify the #1-3 ranking content assets for core onboarding keywords. 2. Analyze their structure, depth, and unique selling propositions. 3. Develop a more comprehensive guide incorporating advanced topics like AI in onboarding, remote onboarding best practices, and DEI integration. 4. Pitch linkers of the original content, highlighting your updated, actionable insights.
Thought Leadership
Growth Focused Implementation
Guest Posting on HR/Talent Blogs
Expertise
"HR tech" "write for us", "talent management" contributor
1. Identify niche blogs focused on HR, talent acquisition, and employee development. 2. Analyze their most popular posts and author guidelines. 3. Pitch unique, data-driven article ideas (e.g., 'The ROI of Personalized Onboarding Journeys'). 4. Naturally incorporate a link to a relevant, high-value resource on your site (e.g., a case study on reduced ramp-up time).
Authority Building
Growth Focused Implementation
HR/Onboarding Podcast Features
Influential
"HR leaders" podcast, "employee engagement" interviews
1. Identify podcasts targeting HR professionals, CHROs, and talent managers. 2. Pitch your subject matter experts (e.g., Head of Customer Success, CEO) for interviews. 3. Post-interview, provide a concise summary of key takeaways and a link to a gated asset (e.g., 'Onboarding Tech Stack Checklist') for show notes.
Brand Awareness
Growth Focused Implementation
Community Forums & Slack Groups
Helpful
"HR professionals" Slack, "onboarding specialists" forum
1. Participate actively in online HR communities (e.g., SHRM forums, specialized Slack channels). 2. Provide genuinely helpful advice on onboarding challenges. 3. When appropriate and permitted, link to a specific, relevant guide or tool feature on your site that solves the discussed problem.
Community Engagement
Growth Focused Implementation
Onboarding Terminology Glossaries
Definitive
"time to productivity" definition, "employee lifecycle" source
1. Develop a robust glossary of onboarding and HR terms. 2. Find articles that use terms like 'time-to-productivity' or 'employee engagement metrics' without clear definitions. 3. Suggest linking to your glossary entry for clarity and enhanced reader understanding. 4. Offer to contribute expert insights to their future content.
Topical Authority
Growth Focused Implementation
Proprietary Onboarding Data Studies
Newsworthy
Anonymized onboarding data + "HR trends"
1. Aggregate anonymized data from your platform on user onboarding metrics (e.g., completion rates, time-to-first-task). 2. Identify a compelling trend (e.g., 'Remote employees onboard 15% slower without structured tech setup'). 3. Package this insight into a shareable infographic or short report. 4. Pitch this exclusive data to HR tech journalists and industry publications.
Data-Driven Insights
Growth Focused Implementation
Pro Tips & Insights
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Niche Relevance > Domain Rating. A backlink from a respected HR publication (DR 40) is far more valuable for onboarding SaaS than a link from a generic tech news site (DR 70).
02
Personalization is non-negotiable. Generic outreach to HR managers or content creators will be ignored. Reference their specific content or challenges.
03
Focus on 'Onboarding Enablement' assets. Create checklists, ROI calculators, or templates that directly help HR teams implement better onboarding.
04
Monitor 'Relationship Velocity'. Building genuine connections with HR influencers and platform partners leads to more sustainable, high-quality link acquisition.
