Heavy Duty Journal — Placement Options
Guest Content & Link Placement Options
Thanks for reaching out. Below is a quick breakdown of all four ways to get in front of HDJ's diesel technician, fleet manager, and owner-operator audience — pick whichever fits your goals and budget, and click through to get started.
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Compare Your Options
Four Ways to Place With HDJ
Option
Brand Mention
$75
Do-Follow Link
No
Who Writes It
HDJ places the mention
Turnaround
1–2 business days after payment
Effort Required
Minimal — name, site, what to mention
Best For
Brand recognition, no backlink needed
Option
Guest Post
$125
Do-Follow Link
Yes — 1 included
Who Writes It
You — submit a 2,500+ word article
Turnaround
1–5 business days after submission
Effort Required
You write and provide the full article
Best For
Contributors with content already ready
Option
Link Insertion
$150
Do-Follow Link
Yes — 1 included
Who Writes It
N/A — placed in an existing article
Turnaround
1–5 business days after submission
Effort Required
Minimal — just your target URL
Best For
A link inside an already-ranking page
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Done For You
$200
Do-Follow Link
Yes — 1 included
Who Writes It
HDJ writes the full article for you
Turnaround
1–5 business days after payment
Effort Required
Zero writing — just your target URL
Best For
A link, with zero writing effort
Still Deciding?
Not Sure Which One Fits?
Already have an article written and ready to publish?
Guest Post
Want a link placed inside one of HDJ's existing, already-ranking articles?
Link Insertion
Just want your company named in front of HDJ's audience — no backlink needed?
Brand Mention
Want a do-follow link but don't want to write anything at all?
Done For You
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I place more than one option?
Yes — there's no limit. Many clients start with a Brand Mention or Guest Post and add a Link Insertion or Done For You placement later. Just submit a separate request for each option.
Do you accept AI-assisted content?
For Guest Post submissions, AI-assisted writing is welcome — thin, spun, or low-effort content is not. Done For You and Brand Mention are written entirely by HDJ's own editorial team, so this doesn't apply to those two.
What industries and topics qualify?
Commercial trucking, diesel repair, fleet management, heavy equipment, emissions compliance, parts sourcing, and related trade industries — the same categories across all four options.
How does payment work?
After you submit a request, our team reviews it and sends a payment link within 1 business day. Work or placement begins once payment is confirmed.
How long until my placement is live?
Once confirmed, placements typically go live within 1–5 business days — Brand Mention is usually on the faster end, at 1–2 business days.