Link Building

Link Intersection Finder

/link-intersect

Find domains that link to two or more competitors but not to you. These are your highest-probability link building targets since they already link to similar sites.

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What it does

The Link Intersection Finder skill identifies referring domains that link to multiple competitors but not to your site. These are the highest-probability link building opportunities because the linking site has already demonstrated willingness to link to businesses in your niche. The skill ranks opportunities by the number of competitors they link to and the domain authority of the linking site.

Key features

  • Finds domains linking to 2+ competitors but not to you
  • Ranks opportunities by competitor overlap count
  • Shows the specific pages linking to each competitor
  • Provides the linking page context for outreach preparation
  • Filters by domain authority, link type, and content category

How to use Link Intersection Finder

  1. Run the command

    Type /link-intersect with your domain and 2-5 competitor domains. The skill cross-references all backlink profiles.

  2. Review intersection results

    The output shows domains linking to multiple competitors, ranked by overlap count. Domains linking to all competitors appear first since they are the most likely to link to you too.

  3. Build your outreach list

    Export the top opportunities and use the linking page context to craft personalized outreach. Mention that you noticed they link to similar resources.

When to use it

Building a high-probability link building prospect list

Finding industry resource pages that link to competitors

Identifying publishers covering your niche that missed your brand

Prioritizing outreach by likelihood of success

Frequently asked questions

Why are link intersection targets high-probability opportunities?

If a domain already links to two or more of your competitors, it covers your industry and is willing to link to businesses like yours. This dramatically increases outreach success rates compared to cold prospecting.

How many competitors should I use for link intersection analysis?

Three to five competitors works best. Too few yields limited intersections. Too many dilutes the relevance, as some linking domains may only tangentially relate to your niche. Focus on your closest organic search competitors.

What if a domain links to all my competitors but not to me?

These are your highest-priority targets. The linking site is clearly relevant to your niche and has linked to every similar business. Your outreach should highlight what unique value your content or product adds to their existing coverage.

How does link intersection differ from competitor backlink analysis?

Competitor backlink analysis shows all links pointing to competitors. Link intersection specifically filters for domains linking to multiple competitors simultaneously. This overlap signal makes these prospects more likely to respond to outreach.

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