Link Building

Competitor Backlink Finder

/comp-backlinks

Discover where competitors earn their backlinks. Find link sources you can replicate or outperform with better content, outreach, or partnerships.

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What it does

The Competitor Backlink Finder skill analyzes competitor backlink profiles to uncover link sources you can pursue. It identifies domains linking to competitors but not to you, categorizes these opportunities by type (editorial, directory, guest post, resource page, digital PR), and prioritizes them by domain authority and replicability. Each opportunity includes outreach context and approach suggestions.

Key features

  • Identifies domains linking to competitors but not to you
  • Categorizes link opportunities by acquisition type
  • Prioritizes opportunities by domain authority and replicability
  • Provides outreach context for each link opportunity
  • Compares link profiles across multiple competitors simultaneously

How to use Competitor Backlink Finder

  1. Run the command

    Type /comp-backlinks with your domain and up to five competitor domains. The skill compares backlink profiles and identifies your gaps.

  2. Review opportunities

    The output lists link sources grouped by type: editorial mentions, directories, guest post sites, resource pages, and PR placements. Each includes the linking page URL and context.

  3. Plan your outreach

    Select the most replicable opportunities and use the provided context to craft your outreach. Prioritize high-authority domains that link to multiple competitors.

When to use it

Building a link building prospect list from competitor data

Finding resource pages that accept submissions in your niche

Identifying guest post opportunities competitors have used

Discovering editorial mention patterns in your industry

Frequently asked questions

How many competitors should I analyze for backlink opportunities?

Analyzing 3-5 competitors provides a broad set of opportunities without overwhelming results. Focus on your closest organic search competitors rather than the largest brands in your space, as their link sources are more likely to be replicable.

Can I filter competitor backlinks by domain authority?

Yes. Set minimum authority thresholds to focus on high-quality link opportunities. The skill also ranks opportunities by a combined score of authority, relevance, and estimated replicability.

What is a replicable backlink?

A replicable backlink comes from a source that is accessible to any qualified business: directories, resource pages, industry associations, and publications that accept guest contributions. Editorial mentions from news coverage are less replicable but can be pursued through similar PR strategies.

How does this differ from the Link Intersection Finder?

The Competitor Backlink Finder shows all link sources of your competitors. The Link Intersection Finder specifically identifies domains that link to two or more competitors but not to you, which are the highest-probability opportunities since they already link to multiple sites in your niche.

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/link-intersect

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