Backlink profile & discovery scans

Refresh your backlink scan to update domain rating, referring source count, and recent referring pages discovered via configured search APIs. When Serper or Tavily keys are present, CitePilot finds pages that already mention competitors or category leaders — useful targets for outreach, guest content, or reciprocal network placements. Without search keys, competitor domains from Settings still seed peer recommendations.

Treat backlinks as part of your GEO loop: audits show on-site gaps, content closes answer-intent pages, and authority links reinforce entity trust off-site. Re-scan citations after meaningful placements go live to see whether money-prompt share moves.

CitePilot link network & placement requests

Opt into the link network to exchange vetted, contextual backlinks with other CitePilot workspaces in adjacent niches. Network credits limit how many outbound placements you can request per period so quality stays high. Submit a target URL, anchor text, and optional context note; we match a partner or queue the request until a fit is available. Track status from queued through live on the placements table.

Accept incoming partner requests when they align with your editorial standards, or decline without penalty. Mark placements live once the link is published so both workspaces keep accurate records for reporting and future audits.

How backlinks support AI visibility

Generative engines blend retrieval, entity confidence, and topical authority. A strong backlink graph signals that real publishers trust your brand — especially when anchors match buyer questions you track in Settings. Pair network placements with comparison articles from Content and technical fixes from GEO Audit for the fastest citation gains.

Best practices

• Request anchors that match money prompts, not generic brand keywords.
• Point links to pages that directly answer buyer questions.
• Refresh scans monthly and after major campaigns or launches.
• Re-run citation audits within seven days of a live placement.