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Backlink Gap Analysis

Backlink gap analysis finds link opportunities by comparing your site's backlinks to those of your competitors. This Competitor Analysis method shows you which sites link to competitors but not to you, giving you a ready-made list for Link Building outreach.

The process begins with finding your main competitors using SERP Competitor Mapping tools. Next, you gather their Backlinks data with SEO Tools and compare it to your own link profile. Sites that link to your competitors already show interest in your topic, making them ideal targets for Resource Page Outreach or Broken Link Building.

This technique works best alongside Keyword Gap Analysis and Content Gaps research to build a complete competitive strategy. Focus on sites linking to multiple competitors first, as these are your highest-priority targets. These domains already value content in your niche, making them more likely to respond to your outreach efforts.

SEOLinkMap provides backlink gap analysis within our Competitor Research tool, analyzing the competitive landscape for specific keywords. This integration reveals not just who links to your competitors, but how those linking patterns influence search rankings for your target terms.

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