Template Competitor Analysis
Competitor Backlink Tracker
A tracking template for monitoring competitor backlink acquisition over time
For SEO Manager
Related feature: Link Exchange Management
Competitor Backlink Tracker
Use this template to monitor how your competitors are acquiring backlinks over time. Update monthly to identify trends and new opportunities.
Competitor Overview
| Metric | Your Site | Competitor A | Competitor B | Competitor C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domain | — | — | — | — |
| Current DR | — | — | — | — |
| Referring domains | — | — | — | — |
| Monthly link velocity | — | — | — | — |
| Top linking domain DR | — | — | — | — |
Monthly New Link Tracking
[Month/Year]
Competitor A — New Links This Month:
| Date Found | Linking Domain | DR | Page URL | Link Type | Anchor Text | Replicable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes/No |
Competitor B — New Links This Month:
| Date Found | Linking Domain | DR | Page URL | Link Type | Anchor Text | Replicable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes/No |
Competitor C — New Links This Month:
| Date Found | Linking Domain | DR | Page URL | Link Type | Anchor Text | Replicable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes/No |
Velocity Comparison (Monthly)
| Month | Your Links | Comp A | Comp B | Comp C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | — | — | — |
| Feb | — | — | — | — |
| Mar | — | — | — | — |
Replicable Link Opportunities
| Linking Domain | Links To | DR | Opportunity Type | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Comp A, B | — | Resource page | High | — |
| — | Comp A | — | Guest post | Medium | — |
Action Items
For each replicable opportunity, assign an outreach approach and team member:
| Domain | Approach | Owner | Deadline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — |