# Backlink Building Agent (`daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent`) Actor The Backlink Building Agent automates backlink outreach by finding relevant pages & websites, extracting contacts from these websites, and then crafting personalized outreach sequences based on the content to these partners. These sequences can be used on email, LinkedIn, Twitter, & WhatsApp. - **URL**: https://apify.com/daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent.md - **Developed by:** [Daniil Poletaev](https://apify.com/daniil.poletaev) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Open source, Agents - **Stats:** 495 total users, 3 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 96 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $50.00 / 1,000 price per piece of engagement createds This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md. ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run. For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below. Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`). # README [![Website Content Crawler Actor](https://apify.com/actor-badge?actor=daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent)](https://apify.com/daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent) ### šŸ”— Backlink Building Agent The Backlink Building Agent is an automated agent designed to automate link-building efforts, a key component of building an SEO profile. It helps you position your website on keywords or search terms that are driving traffic or conversions (e.g., best email validation tool, best CRM for small businesses). *** ### How it works ![alt text](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/danpoletaev/backlink-outreach-js/refs/heads/main/diagram.png) #### This actor is open source. You can check source code [here](https://github.com/danpoletaev/backlink-outreach-js). #### It does the following: - **Keyword Search:**\ Identify potential backlink partners via SERP results on keywords or search terms. - **Filter & Analyze opportunities:** Assess their relevance (filter out direct competitors). - **Extract contact details:**\ Extract contact details from shortlisted pages or domains. - **Generate personalized outreach:**\ Generate personalized outreach messages on email, Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook based on the Markdown of the targeted pages, with instructions on required anchor text or keywords. **You can then integrate this output to any messaging platform or automation tool via Make, n8n, or to ingest it as key properties into your CRMs like Hubspot, Salesforce, or Attio.** *** #### ā¬‡ļø Input Set your parameters using a simple JSON format. For example: ```json { "keywords": [ "best email validation tool", "email validators" ], "businessName": "Neverbounce", "shortBusinessDescription": "NeverBounce offers real-time email verification to reduce bounce rates and improve deliverability. Clean your email list for better email marketing results.", "name": "Dan", "excludeDomains": [ "Zerobounce" ] } ``` - **keywords:** These are the keywords or search terms that you want to target. This should be part of your SEO strategy, so keywords or search terms that are driving quality traffic and conversions to your website. Check out Ahrefs or Similarweb for more information, or use your CRM to determine the best keywords or search terms to target. - **businessName:** Your company or project name. - **shortBusinessDescription:** A brief description of your business to help our agent asses your business model. - **name:** Your name or contact person. - **excludeDomains:** Domains to skip in the search. Can be names or domains. Put a list of competitors that you want our Agent to skip. *** #### ā¬†ļø Output Here is a sample of the Output in JSON which you can use on marketing automation tools like Instantly or Hubspot: - **Article Details:** URL, title, and description. - **Contacts:** Email addresses and social media links. - **Message Sequence:** Ready-to-use outreach messages for each communication channel consisting of 3 messages (1 message + 2 follow ups). For example: ```json { "articleUrl": "https://example.com/backlink-opportunity", "description": "Article meta description.", "title": "Backlink Opportunity - Example Article", "emails": ["contact@example.com"], "facebooks": ["https://facebook.com/exampleprofile"], "linkedIns": ["https://linkedin.com/in/exampleprofile"], "twitters": ["https://twitter.com/exampleprofile"], "sequence": { "email": [ { "subject": "Potential Collaboration: Best Google Search Scrapers and APIs", "preview": "Hi, sharing insights on valuable Google SERP tools!", "text": "Hi,\n\nI hope this message finds you well! I recently came across your platform and I thought your audience could benefit from my article comparing 15+ Google Search Scrapers and APIs for 2024. It covers practical use cases and insights that can enhance their data extraction processes.\n\nIf you find the content relevant, I would greatly appreciate a backlink in your resource section or an article mentioning this comparison.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you!\n\nBest, \n[Your Name]" }, { "subject": "Following Up: Collaboration on Google Search Scrapers", "preview": "Hi, just checking in on our last message!", "text": "Hi,\n\nI wanted to follow up on my previous email regarding the article on Google Search Scrapers and APIs. I believe this could offer great value to your readers looking for efficient data extraction methods. \n\nIf you have any questions or need more information, feel free to let me know. Iā€™d be excited to collaborate with you.\n\nThanks for your time!\n\nBest, \n[Your Name]" }, { "subject": "Last Chance to Enhance Your Resource Section!", "preview": "Hi, donā€™t miss this opportunity!", "text": "Hi, \n\nI wanted to reach out one last time regarding my article on the best Google Search Scrapers and APIs. This content could be a great addition to your resource section, especially for readers interested in efficient data extraction techniques.\n\nIf interested, please let me know by the end of the week. I appreciate your consideration!\n\nWarm regards, \n[Your Name]" } ], "twitter": [ { "subject": "Collaboration Opportunity!", "preview": "Check out this valuable resource on Google SERP tools!", "text": "Hi! I recently published a comprehensive guide on the best Google Search Scrapers and APIs for 2024. It can help your audience with efficient data extraction from SERPs. If interested, letā€™s discuss a backlink opportunity that benefits both of us!" }, { "subject": "Friendly Reminder!", "preview": "Touching base on my previous message!", "text": "Hey, just checking in! I reached out about my article comparing 15+ Google Search Scrapers and APIs. Itā€™s packed with insights and use cases that your readers may find beneficial. Would love to hear if you're interested in linking to it!" }, { "subject": "Final Reminder!", "preview": "Wrapping up my outreach campaign!", "text": "Hi, this is my final outreach regarding my article on Google Search Scrapers and APIs. If this resonates with your audience, Iā€™d love a chance to connect and discuss potential collaboration before the end of the week! Thanks for considering!" } ], "linkedIn": [ { "subject": "Exciting Collaboration Ahead!", "preview": "Explore our shared interest in data extraction tools.", "text": "Hi,\n\nI came across your profile and thought your audience would benefit from my recent article on the best Google Search Scrapers and APIs available in 2024. It dives deep into the advantages and use cases that could enhance their data extraction efforts.\n\nWould you be open to discussing a potential backlink to this resource? Iā€™d love to partner up!" }, { "subject": "Checking In!", "preview": "Curious if you had a chance to review my email.", "text": "Hello, \n\nI hope you are doing well! I wanted to follow up on my previous message about my article on Google Search Scrapers and APIs. This could be a valuable resource for your audience, and Iā€™d appreciate your thoughts on possible collaboration!\n\nLooking forward to your reply!" }, { "subject": "Last Chance for Collaboration!", "preview": "Donā€™t miss out on this valuable resource!", "text": "Hi, \n\nI wanted to reach out one final time about my article on the best Google Search Scrapers and APIs. If you think this could benefit your readers, Iā€™d love to discuss linking opportunities!\n\nLet me know by the end of the weekā€”thank you!" } ] } } ``` Example of sequence: ```markdown Hi Manthan! Your article on the "10 Best APIs for Scraping Google in 2025" is fantastic! I see potential for a collaboration that could be beneficial for both our audiences. I'd love to discuss the idea of a backlink partnership if you're interested! Thank you, Dan ``` *** #### Tips for Best Results - **Run Regularly:** Check for new opportunities on a regular basis. - **Refine Your Keywords:** Experiment with different keywords to target the right audience based on your CRM data or performance channels. - **Update Exclusions:** Keep your exclusion list current to avoid unwanted sites. Update it regularly. This will greatly improve filtering of potential opportunities! - **Integrate and customize:** You can then integrate this output to any messaging platform or automation tool via Make, n8n, or to ingest it as key properties into your CRMs or databases like Hubspot, Salesforce, or Attio. Let our AI-powered outreach handle the communication so you can focus on what really matters ā€” growing your business and building meaningful partnerships with these publishers. *** ### FAQ #### **šŸ’ø How much does it cost to run the Backlink Building Agent?** This scraper uses a Pay-per-event pricing model, making costs straightforward to calculate: it will cost youĀ **$0.05 to generate one sequence**. Apify provides $5 free usage credits every month on theĀ [Apify Free plan](https://apify.com/pricing), letting youĀ **generate over 100 places on Link Building Agent for free**Ā with those credits. #### **Can I integrate Backlink Building Agent with other apps?** Yes. This Agent can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks toĀ [integrations on the Apify platform](https://apify.com/integrations). You can integrate with Make, Zapier, n8n, Slack, Airbyte, GitHub, Airtable, Instantly, Google Sheets, Google Drive, LangChainĀ [and more](https://docs.apify.com/integrations). Or you can useĀ [webhooks](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/webhooks)Ā to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Link Building Agent successfully finishes a run. #### **Can I use Backlink Building Agent as its own API?** Yes, by using Apify API. This API gives you programmatic access to the Apify platform. The API is organized around RESTful HTTP endpoints that enable you to manage, schedule, and run ApifyĀ [Actors](https://apify.com/actors). The API also lets you access any datasets, monitor Actor performance, fetch results, create and update versions, and more. To access the API using Node.js, use theĀ `apify-client`Ā [NPM package](https://apify.com/compass/google-maps-extractor/api/client/nodejs). To access the API using Python, use theĀ `apify-client`Ā [PyPI package](https://apify.com/compass/google-maps-extractor/api/client/python). Check out theĀ [Apify API reference](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2)Ā docs for full details or click on theĀ [API tab](https://apify.com/compass/google-maps-extractor/api/client/nodejs)Ā for code examples. #### **Can I use this Agent in Python?** Yes, by using Apify API. To access theĀ API, use theĀ `apify-client`Ā PyPI package. You can find more details about the client in ourĀ [Docs for Python Client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/). # Actor input Schema ## `keywords` (type: `array`): One or more keywords for which we'll prepare backlink outreach ## `businessName` (type: `string`): It needs so that AI models better understand competitors ## `shortBusinessDescription` (type: `string`): It needs so that AI models better understand competitors ## `name` (type: `string`): The name which will be appended to the outreach messages ## `excludeDomains` (type: `array`): One or more domains, which should be excluded from the outreach. This improves the outreach strategy ## Actor input object example ```json { "keywords": [ "Best google search scrapers" ], "businessName": "Apify", "shortBusinessDescription": "Apify is the largest ecosystem where developers build, deploy, and publish data extraction and web automation tools. We call them Actors.", "excludeDomains": [ "somescraper.com" ] } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "keywords": [ "Best google search scrapers" ], "businessName": "Apify", "shortBusinessDescription": "Apify is the largest ecosystem where developers build, deploy, and publish data extraction and web automation tools. We call them Actors.", "excludeDomains": [ "somescraper.com" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`šŸ’¾ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // šŸ“š Want to learn more šŸ“–? Go to ā†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "keywords": ["Best google search scrapers"], "businessName": "Apify", "shortBusinessDescription": "Apify is the largest ecosystem where developers build, deploy, and publish data extraction and web automation tools. We call them Actors.", "excludeDomains": ["somescraper.com"], } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print(f"šŸ’¾ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}") for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items(): print(item) # šŸ“š Want to learn more šŸ“–? Go to ā†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "keywords": [ "Best google search scrapers" ], "businessName": "Apify", "shortBusinessDescription": "Apify is the largest ecosystem where developers build, deploy, and publish data extraction and web automation tools. We call them Actors.", "excludeDomains": [ "somescraper.com" ] }' | apify call daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,daniil.poletaev/backlink-building-agent" } } } ``` The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer ` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations). ## OpenAPI specification Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/AN2w2qTGD470ONVd4/builds/FKfL9xzr6Zh0ljQ9q/openapi.json