Compare Five Ways to Get Featured on Heavy Duty Journal
Compare Heavy Duty Journal placement options by backlink type, who writes the content, turnaround time, and how much work is required from you. Whether you are an SEO professional, agency, business owner, or contributor, use the guide below to identify the option that best fits your goals.
Before submitting a placement request, use HDJ's free Placement Tool to check whether your website fits our editorial coverage and see which placement options, with pricing, are the strongest match.
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Start with the outcome you want. Choose the answer closest to your situation, then review that option's full details below.
Already have an article written and ready to publish?
Guest Post ↓Want a do-follow link placed inside one of HDJ's existing articles?
Link Insertion ↓Just want your company mentioned in front of HDJ's audience without a backlink?
Brand Mention ↓Want a do-follow link and a complete article without writing anything yourself?
Done For You ↓Want a new placement every month without resubmitting or rewriting each time?
Monthly Placement ↓Heavy Duty Journal Placement Options
Review backlink availability, who creates the content, turnaround expectations, effort required, and the type of client each option is designed to serve. Pricing for the options that fit your site is shown in the free Placement Tool below.
Check Your Website Before You Submit
Heavy Duty Journal reviews placement requests for relevance to our audience and editorial coverage. Use the free Placement Tool to analyze your website, confirm whether it fits HDJ, and identify the placement options that best match your business.
- Check your website in seconds
- See whether your business fits HDJ's editorial coverage
- Identify the placement options most relevant to your goals
- Unlock pricing for the options that match your site
- Continue through the appropriate submission path
How the Placement Process Works
Start with the free Placement Tool. If your website aligns with HDJ's editorial coverage, continue through the appropriate placement path. Submitting a request does not trigger an immediate checkout.
Placement Options FAQ
Where can I see pricing?
Pricing for the placement options that fit your site is shown in the free Placement Tool. Enter your website, then add your name and email to see pricing, matched opportunities, and your submission options.
Can I place more than one option?
Yes. Many clients start with a Brand Mention or Guest Post and later add a Link Insertion, Monthly Placement, or Done For You placement. Submit a separate request for each option.
Do you accept AI-assisted content?
For Guest Post submissions, AI-assisted writing is welcome, but thin, spun, or low-effort content is not. Done For You, Monthly Placement, and Brand Mention are written by HDJ's editorial team, so this does not apply to those options.
What industries and topics qualify?
Commercial trucking, diesel repair, fleet management, heavy equipment, emissions compliance, parts sourcing, and related trade industries are among the topics covered across HDJ placement options.
Are all placement requests automatically accepted?
No. Every request is reviewed for editorial fit, relevance to Heavy Duty Journal's audience, and compliance with HDJ's editorial standards before it is accepted.
How does payment work?
Start with the free Placement Tool to identify the appropriate path. After you submit the relevant request, our team reviews it and, once accepted, sends an invoice. Work or placement begins after that invoice is paid. There is no direct checkout on this page.
How long until my placement is live?
Once approved, one-time placements typically go live within 1–5 business days. Brand Mention is usually on the faster end, at 1–2 business days. Monthly Placement delivers a new placement every month for the life of the subscription.
With Monthly Placement, do I receive the articles to publish on my own site?
No. Monthly Placement articles are published on HeavyDutyJournal.com only. They are not delivered for republication on your own website or another platform. The value is the ongoing HDJ placement and included link.
Ready to Find the Right Placement?
Use Heavy Duty Journal's free Placement Tool to check your website, verify editorial relevance, and see pricing for the placement options that best fit your business before you submit.
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