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name: backlink-gap-analysis
description: Find and prioritize ethical backlink and digital-PR opportunities using SandBase DataForSEO backlink data. Use when asked to analyze backlink profiles, find referring-domain gaps, compare link competitors, or prepare a link-outreach target list.
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# Backlink Gap Analysis

Use backlink evidence to find relevant, reachable opportunities. Do not send outreach or create links.

## Workflow

1. Confirm the target domain, market, competitors, and disallowed link tactics.
2. Use `dataforseo_v3_backlinks_summary_live` and `dataforseo_v3_backlinks_referring_domains_live` to profile the target.
3. Use `dataforseo_v3_backlinks_competitors_live` and `dataforseo_v3_backlinks_backlinks_live` to identify competitor-earned links.
4. Use `dataforseo_v3_backlinks_anchors_live` and `dataforseo_v3_backlinks_domain_pages_live` to assess relevance and linkable assets.
5. Rank prospects by topical fit, evidence of linking, asset fit, and risk; exclude low-quality or manipulative prospects.

## Output

Return a prioritized prospect table, supporting evidence, recommended asset or angle, and exclusions. Label all inferred outreach angles as suggestions.