Using Ahrefs for Link Building
Build high-quality backlinks with Ahrefs. Find link prospects, analyze opportunities, and track your link building campaigns.
Overview
Ahrefs is the link builder's best friend. Its massive backlink index powers every link building strategy — from finding competitor link sources to identifying broken link opportunities to discovering unlinked brand mentions. The data quality and freshness give you a real edge in outreach.
Benefits
Why use Ahrefs for link building?
Link Intersect finds sites linking to competitors but not to you — highest-probability targets
Broken backlink finder identifies dead pages with existing links for reclamation
Content Explorer surfaces linkable content ideas and outreach targets
Real-time alerts notify you when competitors gain new backlinks
How it works
Getting started
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Use Link Intersect to find domains linking to 2+ competitors but not to you
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Filter by DR (40+) and check each prospect for relevance
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Use Content Explorer to find broken pages in your niche with existing backlinks
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Set up Alerts for competitor domains to catch new link opportunities in real-time
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Track your link building progress in the Backlinks report over time
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