80+ qualitative backlinks in the sanitary branch with digital pr

Saniweb is the largest online sanitary specialist in the Netherlands and Belgium, offering consumers complete bathrooms, individual sanitary products, and tiles.They wanted to create strong branded backlinks and achieve additional mainstream visibility by getting featured in major Dutch media outlets. They needed a creative approach to translate their consumer data into compelling stories that journalists would eagerly publish.
Seeders developed a highly creative digital PR strategy based on extensive market research to craft newsworthy press releases and capture the attention of top tier national media platforms.
148x
Relevant placements83x
Backlink placements52.000
Total link value160.000
Total PR valueBlueprint for growth
The strategy
Market research
The campaign began with a comprehensive market research study surveying over 1,500 Dutch consumers. This proprietary data provided the factual foundation needed to craft highly engaging, newsworthy press releases.1
Content strategy
The team analyzed the research data to identify potentially intriguing subjects for the Dutch media. Quirky topics like the fear of using public restrooms or bathroom annoyances stood out as highly relatable gems capable of generating widespread public interest.2
Expert interviews
To ensure the press releases carried maximum journalistic weight, the data was supplemented with external insights. The team interviewed relevant experts, such as the "Dutch Poop Doctor" and the "Rotterdam Cleaning Queen," to enrich the narrative before distributing the content to major platforms.3
How we did it
The road to results</3>
The initial strategic focus centered on deeply analyzing the vast amount of consumer data collected during the market research study. Before drafting any press releases, it was crucial to establish a clear content plan detailing exactly when each topic was most suitable and which specific media outlets to target. Once the quirky and relatable angles were finalized, the approach shifted into a highly coordinated content creation and pitching phase. The strategy relied heavily on blending factual survey data with entertaining expert commentary to maximize media pickup.
– Identifying relatable, quirky topics transformed standard bathroom retail into highly engaging mainstream news.
– Supplementing the survey findings with expert interviews built the necessary credibility to appeal to top-tier journalistic platforms.
– Distributing the content strategically secured placements not only online but also on prominent national radio stations like Radio 538 and Q Music.
This creative execution successfully captured the attention of major Dutch media platforms, including Algemeen Dagblad, De Telegraaf, and De Volkskrant. The campaign achieved massive exposure and firmly established Saniweb as an authoritative, culturally relevant brand.
Results
The strategic distribution of highly relatable, research backed press releases created a massive compounding effect on the digital visibility of Saniweb. Generating nearly €160,000 in total PR value means the brand successfully dominated the mainstream news cycle, capturing the attention of millions of Dutch consumers across major publications, radio stations, and industry websites. This widespread exposure translates directly into unparalleled brand awareness that standard advertising simply cannot achieve.
This massive wave of media attention successfully secured 148 relevant placements, 84 of which included direct backlinks to the website. Acquiring these top-tier editorial links resulted in over €52,000 in total link value. For an online sanitary retailer, earning these highly authoritative placements from national newspapers provides immense SEO equity, ensuring their core product pages continue to rank strongly in a competitive e-commerce landscape.
148x
Relevant placements83x
Backlink placements52.000
Total link value160.000
Total PR valueProject team
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