The Links Guy · Citation Source Map
Where AI sends buyers for your topics
Across 6 money topics on ChatGPT + Google AI Overviews. "Named" = recommended; "Cited" = your page used as a source.
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topics where you're named
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topics where you're cited (source)
link building courses Not named · cited as a source (google_aio)
AI recommends:
Ahrefs Semrush CXL Coursera HubSpot Udemy Majestic BrightonSEO
Break-in list (43 cited pages):
ahrefs.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform chatgpt google_aio
ahrefs.com/academy/link-building-course
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
✎ Sam Oh
editorial.link
UNLIKELY Competitor's own page chatgpt google_aio
editorial.link/link-building-courses
→ Can't pitch — build a competing page
classcentral.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform chatgpt google_aio
www.classcentral.com/subject/link-building
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
academy.hubspot.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform google_aio
academy.hubspot.com/courses/seo-training
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
academy.hubspot.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform google_aio
academy.hubspot.com/lessons/link-building-tutorial
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
bootcampdigital.com
MAYBE Editorial / other google_aio
bootcampdigital.com/product/seo-link-building-plan
→ Digital-PR pitch
brucejonesseo.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
brucejonesseo.com/the-best-link-building-services-in-2026
→ Pitch the author to be added
cxl.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform google_aio
cxl.com/blog/top-digital-marketing-courses
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
cxl.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform google_aio
cxl.com/institute/online-course/link-building
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
cxl.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform google_aio
cxl.com/institute/online-course/link-building/
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
linkpanda.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt
linkpanda.com/best-link-building-tools
→ Pitch the author to be added
majestic.com
UNLIKELY Tool / course platform google_aio
majestic.com/free-link-building-course
→ Owned platform — can't pitch
✎ Sante Achille and Dixon Jones
link building consultant Not named
AI recommends:
uSERP Siege Media Editorial.Link Omniscient Digital LinkBuilder.io Patrick Stox Eric Ward Page One Power
Break-in list (78 cited pages):
clickintelligence.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt google_aio
www.clickintelligence.com/guides/agency-lists-us/link-building/5-best-saas-lin
→ Pitch the author to be added
reddit.com
MAYBE Community / forum chatgpt google_aio cited across 2 topics
www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1qgxlo2/what_are_the_best_link_building_service
→ Earn a natural mention
saaslinkbuilder.com
MAYBE Competitor's listicle chatgpt google_aio
www.saaslinkbuilder.com/blog/best-saas-link-building-agency
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews google_aio
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews google_aio
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt cited across 2 topics
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/business-profe
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/miami
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/united-states/
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aimers.io
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio cited across 2 topics
aimers.io/blog/best-link-building-agencies-for-b2b-saas
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backlinkcrm.io
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt cited across 2 topics
backlinkcrm.io/saas-link-building-agency
→ Pitch the author to be added
beomniscient.com
MAYBE Competitor's listicle google_aio cited across 3 topics
beomniscient.com/blog/best-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
beomniscient.com
MAYBE Competitor's listicle google_aio
beomniscient.com/blog/best-link-building-agencies/
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
best link building services Not named
AI recommends:
uSERP FATJOE Siege Media Page One Power Link Doctor Loganix Editorial Link WebFX
Break-in list (40 cited pages):
cuttingedgepr.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt google_aio
cuttingedgepr.com/articles/top-link-building-services-in-2026-a-strategic-seo-
→ Pitch the author to be added
onelittleweb.com
MAYBE Competitor's listicle chatgpt google_aio cited across 2 topics
onelittleweb.com/top-agencies/top-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
saynine.ai
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt google_aio cited across 2 topics
saynine.ai/blog/best-link-building-agencies
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt cited across 2 topics
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/business-profe
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt cited across 2 topics
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/united-states
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beomniscient.com
MAYBE Competitor's listicle chatgpt cited across 3 topics
beomniscient.com/blog/best-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
clutch.co
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt cited across 3 topics
clutch.co/seo-firms/link-building
→ Claim + optimise your listing
clutch.co
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt
clutch.co/seo-firms/link-building/washington
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clutch.co
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt
clutch.co/seo-firms/link-building?page=0
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clutch.co
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt cited across 3 topics
clutch.co/us/seo-firms/link-building
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cuttingedgepr.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
cuttingedgepr.com/articles/best-link-building-marketplaces-in-2026-top-10-plat
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cuttingedgepr.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
cuttingedgepr.com/articles/best-manual-link-building-services-in-2026-top-10-p
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best blogger outreach services Not named
AI recommends:
FATJOE uSERP Editorial.Link Page One Power Stan Ventures Foo Monk OneLittleWeb LinkBuilder.io
Break-in list (31 cited pages):
onelittleweb.com
MAYBE Competitor's listicle chatgpt google_aio
onelittleweb.com/top-agencies/top-blogger-outreach-agencies
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
rankyak.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt google_aio
rankyak.com/blog/blogger-outreach-services
→ Pitch the author to be added
seoprofy.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt google_aio
seoprofy.com/blog/best-blogger-outreach-services
→ Pitch the author to be added
serplogic.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt google_aio
www.serplogic.com/all-things-marketing/best-blogger-outreach-service
→ Pitch the author to be added
clickraven.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
clickraven.com/best-blogger-outreach-services
→ Pitch the author to be added
fatjoe.com
UNLIKELY Competitor's own page google_aio
fatjoe.com/blogger-outreach
→ Can't pitch — build a competing page
growthner.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
growthner.com/services/saas-seo-agency/b2b-seo-consultant
→ Pitch the author to be added
jamestaylorseo.co.uk
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
jamestaylorseo.co.uk/news/best-link-building-services-for-outreach
→ Pitch the author to be added
jussihyvarinen.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
jussihyvarinen.com/best-guest-posting-services
→ Pitch the author to be added
linkbuilder.io
UNLIKELY Competitor's own page google_aio
linkbuilder.io/reciprocal-links
→ Can't pitch — build a competing page
ocnjdaily.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt
ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/apr/20/best-blogger-outreach-services-2026-guide
→ Pitch the author to be added
onelittleweb.com
UNLIKELY Competitor's own page google_aio
onelittleweb.com/blogger-outreach-service
→ Can't pitch — build a competing page
link building for SaaS Not named
AI recommends:
Siege Media uSERP Editorial.Link LinkBuilder.io SaaS Link Builder Quoleady AgencyBest Growth Plays
Break-in list (35 cited pages):
editorial.link
MAYBE Competitor's listicle chatgpt google_aio
editorial.link/saas-link-building-services
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
newmedia.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt google_aio cited across 3 topics
newmedia.com/blog/best-saas-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch the author to be added
aimers.io
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio cited across 2 topics
aimers.io/blog/best-link-building-agencies-for-b2b-saas
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backlinkcrm.io
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt cited across 2 topics
backlinkcrm.io/saas-link-building-agency
→ Pitch the author to be added
backlinkers.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt
backlinkers.com/top-saas-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch the author to be added
beomniscient.com
MAYBE Competitor's listicle google_aio cited across 3 topics
beomniscient.com/blog/best-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
brimcove.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio cited across 2 topics
brimcove.com/saas-link-building-services
→ Pitch the author to be added
brimcove.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
brimcove.com/saas-link-building-services/)%E2%80%94specialize
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brucejonesseo.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle chatgpt
brucejonesseo.com/best-saas-link-building-services-in-2026-top-10-agencies-ran
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cuttingedgepr.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio cited across 3 topics
cuttingedgepr.com/articles/best-saas-link-building-services-in-2026-a-comprehe
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editorial.link
MAYBE Competitor's listicle google_aio
editorial.link/saas-link-building-services/
→ Pitch to be added (they rank themselves)
flyingcatmarketing.com
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
flyingcatmarketing.com/seo/saas-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch the author to be added
link building for health & wellness Not named
AI recommends:
Sagapixel Page One Power Thrive Internet Marketing Agency The Trust Agency Bulldog Digital Media AgencyBest Siege Media uSERP
Break-in list (46 cited pages):
agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/beauty-wellnes
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/beauty-wellnes
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/healthcare-med
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews google_aio cited across 2 topics
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management-and-link-building/united-states
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agencies.semrush.com
LIKELY Directory / reviews google_aio
agencies.semrush.com/list/backlink-management/beauty-wellness
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analytify.io
LIKELY "Best X" listicle google_aio
analytify.io/digital-pr-link-building-agencies
→ Pitch the author to be added
arxiv.org
MAYBE Editorial / other chatgpt
arxiv.org/abs/2301.10105
→ Digital-PR pitch
assetlinkable.com
MAYBE Editorial / other google_aio
assetlinkable.com/50-linkable-assets-types-that-win-backlinks
→ Digital-PR pitch
clutch.co
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt cited across 3 topics
clutch.co/seo-firms/link-building
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clutch.co
LIKELY Directory / reviews chatgpt cited across 3 topics
clutch.co/us/seo-firms/link-building
→ Claim + optimise your listing
contentstream.org
MAYBE Editorial / other chatgpt
contentstream.org/health-and-fitness-seo/link-building-guide
→ Digital-PR pitch
contentstream.org
MAYBE Editorial / other chatgpt
contentstream.org/supplement-seo/fix-rankings
→ Digital-PR pitch
Highest-leverage anchor pages (cited across several topics — fix once, win across topics)
reddit.comacross 5 topics best blogger outreach services best link building services link building consultant link building for SaaS across 4 topics best link building services link building consultant link building courses link building for health & wellness
→ Pitch the author to be added
youtube.comacross 4 topics best link building services link building consultant link building courses link building for health & wellness
→ Pitch the channel / get featured
seo.comacross 3 topics best link building services link building consultant link building courses
→ Pitch the author to be added
rhinorank.ioacross 3 topics best link building services link building consultant link building courses
→ Pitch the author to be added
clutch.coacross 3 topics best link building services link building consultant link building for health & wellness
→ Claim + optimise your listing
designrush.comacross 3 topics best link building services link building consultant link building for health & wellness
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agencies.semrush.comacross 3 topics best link building services link building consultant link building for health & wellness
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Who AI trusts in your space (name · times recommended)
uSERP · 15 Siege Media · 12 Editorial.Link · 10 Page One Power · 9 FATJOE · 9 Ahrefs · 7 Semrush · 6 LinkBuilder.io · 6 CXL · 4 Loganix · 4 Coursera · 3 HubSpot · 3 Udemy · 3 Foo Monk · 3