Backlink Field Notes

Practical playbooks for building a better outreach queue.

How-tos, backlink strategies, prospecting workflows, and prioritization notes for founders who need to know what to do next.

Do Backlinks Still Matter for AI Citations? The 2026 Data
Article7 min readJul 13, 2026

Do Backlinks Still Matter for AI Citations? The 2026 Data

Backlinks and AI citations are not the same signal. Here's what the 2026 studies actually show, and what to prioritize if you want to show up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.

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HARO Link Building in 2026: Platforms, Pitches, and What Actually Works
Article14 min readJul 1, 2026

HARO Link Building in 2026: Platforms, Pitches, and What Actually Works

HARO shut down in 2024, came back in 2025, and got renamed again. Here's the complete 2026 guide to earning high-authority backlinks through journo queries

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Guest Post Prospecting for SaaS Founders: Build a List Worth Pitching
Article13 min readJun 30, 2026

Guest Post Prospecting for SaaS Founders: Build a List Worth Pitching

A repeatable guest post prospecting system for SaaS founders — how to find qualified targets, filter out junk, and build a pipeline that produces real placements without spending your whole week on discovery.

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Email Outreach for Link Building: A Founder's Practical Guide
Article18 min readJun 30, 2026

Email Outreach for Link Building: A Founder's Practical Guide

How to write link building outreach emails that get replies — templates, follow-up sequences, and a deliverability checklist for founders sending 20–50 emails per week.

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Resource Page Link Building: A Practical Guide for 2026
Article18 min readJun 25, 2026

Resource Page Link Building: A Practical Guide for 2026

Resource pages are still one of the most reliable ways to earn editorial backlinks. Here's how to find them, qualify prospects, write outreach that converts, and adapt the tactic for the modern web.

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Backlink Building for B2B SaaS Founders: An Opportunity-First Playbook
Article16 min readJun 23, 2026

Backlink Building for B2B SaaS Founders: An Opportunity-First Playbook

A founder-focused SaaS link building playbook — which pages to prioritize, which tactics match your stage, and how to find opportunities worth pursuing.

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How to Find Backlink Opportunities (Practical Guide)
Article28 min readMay 13, 2026

How to Find Backlink Opportunities (Practical Guide)

Find backlink opportunities using competitor gaps, Google operators, unlinked mentions, and resource pages. Practical workflow for founders.

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