Brand Mention Scanner
/brand-scanScan AI-generated content and web sources for mentions of your brand. Tracks sentiment, context, and whether mentions include links back to your site.
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$ cp -r seo-skills/brand-mention-scanner ~/.claude/skills/brand-mention-scannerWhat it does
The Brand Mention Scanner skill searches AI-generated answers, web content, forums, and social platforms for mentions of your brand name. It categorizes each mention by sentiment (positive, neutral, negative), records the context and surrounding text, and notes whether the mention includes a link to your site. This provides a comprehensive view of your brand's digital presence.
Key features
- Scans AI engines, web content, and forums for brand mentions
- Classifies mention sentiment as positive, neutral, or negative
- Records context and surrounding text for each mention
- Tracks whether mentions include backlinks to your site
- Monitors competitor brand mentions for comparison
How to use Brand Mention Scanner
Configure your brand
Type /brand-scan with your brand name, domain, and any alternative names or abbreviations to monitor.
Run the scan
The skill searches across AI engines, web pages, forums, and social platforms for mentions of your brand. Results include the source, context, sentiment, and link status.
Analyze and respond
Review negative mentions for reputation management. Identify unlinked mentions as link building opportunities. Track overall brand sentiment trends.
When to use it
Monitoring brand reputation across AI and web sources
Finding unlinked brand mentions for link building outreach
Tracking competitor brand perception
Measuring brand awareness growth over time
Frequently asked questions
What sources does the Brand Mention Scanner check?
It scans major AI engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini), web pages, Reddit, forums, and news sites. The scan covers both AI-generated content and traditional web sources for comprehensive brand monitoring.
How does the scanner determine mention sentiment?
It analyzes the surrounding text context to classify mentions as positive, neutral, or negative. Factors include adjectives used, comparison context, recommendation language, and complaint indicators.
Can I use the Brand Mention Scanner for link building?
Yes. Unlinked brand mentions are prime link building opportunities. The skill flags mentions without backlinks so you can reach out to the author and request a link addition.
Does the scanner work for personal brands?
Yes. Enter your personal name and associated domains. The skill monitors mentions of your name across the same sources, useful for thought leadership monitoring and personal reputation management.
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