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Do Backlinks Still Matter in the Age of AI Search?

AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity are changing how people find answers. Here is how links still shape which brands those answers mention.

Daniel ReyesOct 6, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Find Your Competitors' Backlinks (and Win the Best Ones)

A step-by-step process for running a backlink gap analysis, filtering out the noise, and turning your findings into a 90-day outreach plan.

Maya OrtizSep 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Dofollow vs. Nofollow Links: What Actually Matters in 2026

Nofollow became a "hint" in 2019, alongside sponsored and UGC. Here's what each link attribute really does today, and what nofollow links are worth.

Daniel ReyesSep 15, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Spot a PBN or Link Farm Before It Hurts Your Rankings

Twelve warning signs that a "high-DR" site is really a private blog network or link farm, plus a five-minute vetting routine to run before any placement.

Maya OrtizSep 2, 2026 · 4 min read

SaaS Link Building: Which Pages Should Get Links First?

Pointing every link at your homepage wastes budget. Here's how to choose the SaaS pages where links create the most pipeline, and the order we build them in.

Daniel ReyesAug 19, 2026 · 3 min read

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