build-links

The build-links skill provides a framework for designing link acquisition campaigns. It includes methods for diagnosing domain authority, selecting link building strategies based on site weaknesses, scoring link prospects using a Link Quality Score (LQS) system, and structuring outreach sequences.

6.3K
Installs
5
Use cases
5/10
Quality

Is build-links safe to install?

Safe to install

Safe to install: our audit of build-links's source files found 0 shell commands, 0 external URLs, no file writes (none risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill provides strategic guidance and templates for link building. It does not execute code, perform network requests, or modify local files.

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Who is this skill for?

SEO professionals, content marketers, and website owners managing link building campaigns.

What can you do with it?

  • Diagnosing domain backlink profile weaknesses
  • Selecting link building strategies based on site authority dimensions
  • Scoring potential link prospects using a weighted 6-factor system
  • Designing personalized outreach email sequences
  • Tracking campaign progress and success metrics

How good is this skill?

Quality score: 5/10. The skill is well-structured, provides clear actionable frameworks, and includes specific evaluation criteria for link quality.

What does the skill file contain?

SKILL.md
# Build Links

Design a targeted link acquisition campaign using asset mapping, prospect
scoring, and outreach sequence design.

## Before You Start

Gather this context (ask if not provided):

1. **Domain and niche.** What site needs links? What industry?
2. **Current backlink profile.** Any idea of current referring domains count, domain rating/authority?
3. **Linkable assets.** Does the site have: original research, tools, data, infographics, comprehensive guides?
4. **Budget and resources.** Can the team invest in content creation, outreach tools, or PR?
5. **Constraints.** Industries with...

Frequently asked questions

How does the skill determine which link building strategy to use?

The skill requires a diagnosis of the site's weakest dimension of authority (Citation, Identity, Trust, or Eminence) and matches it to specific tactics like guest posting, PR, or original research.

What factors contribute to the Link Quality Score (LQS)?

The LQS is calculated using Domain Authority (25%), Topical Relevance (25%), Traffic (15%), Link Position (15%), Anchor Text Quality (10%), and Follow Status (10%).

Does the skill automate outreach emails?

No. The skill provides a framework and templates for manual outreach, explicitly advising against mass-sending identical emails and AI-generated personalization.

Data sourced from calm-north/seojuice-skills on GitHub. Install counts from skills.sh. The summary and security audit are derived from the skill's source files: every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the source.

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