Link Intersect Tool

What is a link intersect?

A link intersect, or link overlap, helps you find websites that link to similar brands in your field.

If a site links to two or more competitors, it often means:

• They cover your topic
• They accept helpful resources
• They may link to you, too, if your page is relevant

This is why a link intersect report is one of the fastest ways to find easy backlink prospects.

Why this tool matters for SEO

Backlinks still help search engines understand trust. But guessing where to get links wastes time.

This tool helps you:

Spot your backlink gap (links your competitors have, but you don’t)

Find fresh outreach targets that already link in your niche

Build a better list than random “link directories”

Focus on the sites most likely to respond

Perfect for anyone doing competitor backlink analysis evaluations or planning a link-building campaign.

How to use the Link Intersect Tool

Add competitor URLs

Paste competitor URLs (one per line). You can use:

• Homepages
• Blog posts
• Category pages
• Tool pages

Run the check

Click Find common links to start the link intersection scan.

Review the opportunities

Look for sites that link to multiple competitors. These are your best chances.

Reach out with a clear reason

Don’t ask for a link with no value. Share something useful:

• A better guide
• A stronger tool
• A newer resource
• A missing angle

What results should you focus on?

Not every site is worth your time. Prioritize links that are:

• Relevant: same topic, same audience
• Trusted: real website, real content, active pages
• Contextual: links inside articles (often stronger than footer links)
• Repeatable: sites that link to similar tools or resources often do it again

This approach helps you find quality backlink opportunities, not just “more links”.

Smart Ways to Find Link Opportunities

Find common backlinks

See the websites that link to your competitors. Start outreach with sites that already publish niche resources.

Build an outreach list fast

Turn the list into a simple plan: contact page, editor email, and your pitch angle.

Discover niche resource pages

Many sites have “best tools” or “useful resources” pages. These are great targets for a link intersect list.

Don’t Miss Link Opportunities

Competitors often earn links from reviews, tool roundups, and community resource pages. This tool helps you find websites. You can also contact them to list yourself.

Tips to Earn More Backlinks From Your List

• Keep your message short. Ask for one thing only.
• Say why it helps their readers. Make the benefit clear.
• Be friendly and specific. Mention the exact page you found.
• Suggest the best spot for your link. Tell them where it fits.
• Follow up once. If there’s no reply, move on.

A few small improvements in your outreach work better than sending hundreds of random emails.