See Exactly Where Your Competitors Get Their Links
The #1 Google result has 3.8x more backlinks than positions 2-10 (Backlinko). Competitor backlink analysis shows you the exact domains linking to them and not to you.
The #1 Google result has 3.8x more backlinks than positions 2-10
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Competitor Backlink Analysis
What's Included
Everything you get with our Competitor Backlink Analysis
Full Competitor Link Profile Export
Complete backlink data for your top 5-10 competitors: every referring domain, anchor text, link type, and domain rating.
Backlink Gap Report
A prioritized list of domains that link to your competitors but not to you, scored by authority, relevance, and acquisition difficulty.
Anchor Text Distribution Analysis
A breakdown of competitor anchor text ratios so you can build a natural profile that matches what Google expects for your keywords.
Link Type Classification
Every competitor link categorized by type: guest posts, resource pages, news mentions, directories, forums, so you know which channels drive their authority.
Acquisition Roadmap
A prioritized outreach plan showing which link opportunities to pursue first based on achievability and expected ranking impact.
How We Analyze Competitor Backlink Profiles
Competitor Identification
We identify your true SEO competitors, the sites ranking for your target keywords, not just your business competitors. These are often different, and targeting the right set is critical.
Full Profile Extraction
Using Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Moz, we extract every backlink for each competitor: referring domain, anchor text, link location, domain rating, traffic, and follow status.
Link Gap Calculation
We cross-reference all competitor profiles against yours to produce a link gap matrix showing which domains link to 1, 2, 3, or more competitors but not to you. These are your highest-probability targets.
Opportunity Scoring
Each gap opportunity is scored by domain authority, relevance to your niche, estimated acquisition difficulty, and the number of competitors it links to. Higher overlap means higher probability of success.
Acquisition Roadmap Delivery
You receive a prioritized outreach list with specific domains, contact approaches, and recommended link types (guest post, resource page, etc.) for each target. This becomes the execution plan for your link building campaign.
Key Benefits
Eliminate Guesswork from Link Building
Instead of cold-pitching random sites, you target domains with proof that they link to content in your space. This raises outreach conversion rates and ensures every link is strategically relevant.
Quantify Your Exact Link Gap
You will know exactly how many referring domains separate you from the #1 position for each target keyword, and what pace of acquisition is needed to close that gap.
Identify Your Competitors' Weakest Points
Not all competitor links are strong. We flag low-quality or risky links in their profiles that you can avoid, and identify underserved niches where you can build authority they lack.
Ongoing Competitive Monitoring
We track new links your competitors acquire monthly so you can respond in real time. When they get a placement on a new domain, you can pursue the same site before the gap widens.
Research & Evidence
Backed by industry research and proven results
Moz: Linking Root Domains Study
Pages ranking #1 have 2-3x more linking root domains than #2 through #10. Competitor backlink analysis quantifies this exact gap for your specific keywords so you know the volume target.
Ahrefs: Link Building Impact
New backlinks take an average of 3.1 months to impact rankings. Knowing which domains to target from day one, via competitor analysis, eliminates the prospecting phase and accelerates results.
SEMrush: Ranking Factor Study
Backlinks are the #1 most important ranking factor. Competitor backlink analysis ensures every link you build is strategically targeted rather than acquired blindly.
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