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+---
+name: gr-backlinks
+description: >
+  Systematic backlink building for indie founders. Covers 5 channel types ranked by GEO + SEO ROI:
+  Wikipedia (entities), authoritative media (PR), industry reviews (G2/Capterra/Product Hunt),
+  Reddit/Quora discussions, and HARO/Featured.com expert quotes. Designed for 0→1 sites where
+  domain authority is the bottleneck. Aligns with 2026 Google/Bing GEO guidance: backlinks are
+  the strongest brand-authority signal AI search engines use to decide citations.
+  Defaults to dev/B2B link sources; for 2C products (education, consumer apps) authority links differ — see gingiris-seo-geo/references/2c-adaptation.md.
+metadata:
+  author: Iris / Gingiris
+  version: "0.1.0"
+  phase: Phase 2 main line 4 (added 2026-05-07)
+source: https://github.com/Gingiris-1031/gingiris-skills/tree/main/skills/gr-backlinks
+tags:
+  - backlinks
+  - link-building
+  - seo
+  - off-page-seo
+  - domain-authority
+  - featured-com
+  - haro-alternative
+  - digital-pr
+  - content-marketing
+  - saas-seo
+  - claude-code
+  - ai-agent-skill
+  - agent-skill
+  - latest
+---
+
+## ⚠️ 2C 产品的外链调整
+
+本 skill 的 5 类渠道（Wikipedia / 媒体 PR / G2 评测 / Reddit-Quora / HARO）偏 dev/B2B。**2C 消费品 / 教育** 的权威链接来源不同：
+
+- **教育**：学校 / 留学机构 / 考试论坛 / 教育媒体 > 普通付费外链。
+- **通用 2C**：行业垂直媒体、地区 KOL、社区高赞帖。
+- **G2 / Capterra**（B2B 软件评测站）对 2C 基本无效 → 换 App Store 评分 + 垂类榜单 + 应用媒体测评。
+- **YMYL 品类**：权威机构背书的链接权重远高于数量；切勿买链/造评（Google 数天内识别）。
+
+完整 2C 渠道数据库 + 公开来源见 → `gingiris-seo-geo/references/2c-adaptation.md`
+
+---
+
+# gr-backlinks — Systematic Backlink Building
+
+## Why this skill exists
+
+**Phase 2 missing piece**: We do title/content/schema/cluster optimization but have **zero systematic backlink work**. Article research (2026-05): backlinks are the #1 GEO signal — LLMs decide citations partly by brand authority, which is downstream of backlink graph.
+
+Iris now runs **two independent domains**: **gingiris.tools** (content/blog, Vercel) and **analook.com** (product). Both are young domains with near-zero backlink profiles — gingiris.tools restarted from scratch after the 2026-05-27 migration off the banned GitHub Pages account (old github.io link equity is permanently lost, unrecoverable), and analook.com's only inbound links so far are low-DA directory submissions. On-page work alone cannot beat Wikipedia / Hootsuite / Wired for head terms on either domain — only backlink quality + count can. The upside of independent domains: every earned link now accrues to an asset we control, not to a github.io subpath.
+
+**Before planning any backlink work, read `data/backlinks-status.md` first** — it records what's already been spent/submitted (directory batches, refunds, pending claims) so we don't re-buy or re-submit.
+
+---
+
+## The 5-Channel Priority Matrix
+
+Adopted from 2026-05 WeChat article + JeffLi1993 / AgriciDaniel / zubair-trabzada skills audit:
+
+| Channel | SEO Value | GEO Value | Priority | Effort/week |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| **Wikipedia dedicated entry** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **MAX** | 3-6h (one-time setup, ongoing edits) |
+| **Authoritative media (PR)** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **MAX** | 2h (HARO + outreach) |
+| **Industry reviews (G2/Capterra/PH)** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | HIGH | 1h (one-time submission) |
+| **Reddit/Quora discussions** | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | HIGH | 2h (sustained presence) |
+| **Generic backlinks (directories/blogs)** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | MED | skip until top 3 done |
+
+**Rule**: Start from highest GEO value. SEO-only signals (DA passing) are less leveraged than 2-3 years ago.
+
+---
+
+## When to use this skill
+
+- "I want to build backlinks for my site"
+- "How do I get into Wikipedia?"
+- "How do I do HARO / Featured.com?"
+- "What's a Reddit / Quora strategy that doesn't get me banned?"
+- "How do I get into G2 / Capterra?"
+- Phase 2 monthly checkpoint shows domain authority capping ranking
+
+---
+
+## Channel 1: Wikipedia (highest GEO leverage)
+
+### Reality check before you start
+- Wikipedia is **notability-gated**, not effort-gated
+- Threshold: **5+ independent reliable-source articles** discussing your subject substantively (not in passing)
+- Listicle mentions, PR releases, sponsored content do **NOT** count
+- Paid Wikipedia services (Fiverr / WikiExperts / Wiki Mavericks): 80% of articles deleted within 6 months — they fail notability not because of editor skill
+
+### Correct sequence
+
+1. **Build the case file first** (4-12 weeks)
+   - Earn 5+ independent press articles via Channels 2 + 3 below
+   - Document them in a `data/wikipedia-prep/` folder
+   - Format: `{publication, date, url, key_quote, indepth_or_passing}`
+
+2. **Wikidata first, Wikipedia second**
+   - Create a Wikidata entity (much lower notability bar) → builds a structured record AI crawlers find
+   - LLMs heavily weight Wikidata for entity recognition
+
+3. **Use Articles for Creation (AfC)**
+   - Submit at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_creation
+   - Free, peer-reviewed, 2-8 week wait
+   - Pass rate: ~40% if notability is clearly demonstrated
+
+4. **Hire a real editor (optional)**
+   - Search Upwork for "Wikipedia editor 1000+ edits 5+ years"
+   - Rate: $80-200/hr
+   - **Must disclose payment** per WP:PAID — non-negotiable
+   - Avoid agencies charging fixed $2k+ for "guaranteed" articles (banned by 2026 standards)
+
+### Checklist before submission
+- [ ] Subject has 5+ deep independent sources (not press releases)
+- [ ] Each notability claim has a citation
+- [ ] Neutral point of view (no marketing language)
+- [ ] Wikidata entity exists
+- [ ] All paid contributors disclosed
+- [ ] Article has 600-1,500 words (too short = "stub" rejection)
+
+---
+
+## Channel 2: PR / Authoritative Media
+
+### Two paths to backlinks
+
+#### Path A: Inbound — HARO / Featured.com / Connectively / Qwoted
+Journalists request expert quotes daily. Reply with concise, citable answers → published article with backlink.
+
+**⚠️ Step 0 — 渠道存活验证（先做，再排周任务）**：HARO 品牌 2024-25 经历多轮重组（Connectively 一度关停后 2025-04 重开；HARO 品牌 2025-05 被 Featured.com 收购），"HARO" 老地址/老流程随时可能失效。**排任何周任务前，先逐个验证：平台还活着吗？能注册吗？注册后真的收到 query 邮件了吗？** 教训：2026-05-26 审计发现周提醒任务空跑数周——0 个订阅存在，funnel 是空的（memory `project_haro_backlinks.md`）。当前状态见 `data/backlinks-status.md`。
+
+- **Connectively**: connectively.us — 2025-04 重开，AI-spam 较多但可用（Iris expert profile 已建）
+- **Qwoted**: qwoted.com — verification-based，质量最高（Iris source profile 已建）
+- **Featured.com**: featured.com — 2025-05 收购 HARO 品牌，量最大（可选补充）
+- 免费补充：Source of Sources (sourceofsources.com) / Help a B2B Writer
+
+验证通过且 query 邮件真的进 inbox 之后，才把该平台排进 weekly cadence。
+
+**Reply template** (works ~15-25% of the time):
+```
+Hi [Journalist],
+
+I'm Iris Wei, ex-COO of AFFiNE (60k+ GitHub stars). For your question
+about [topic], here's a 3-sentence answer with concrete data:
+
+[ANSWER: lead with a number, give the mechanism, end with a takeaway.
+50-100 words. Cite a specific personal experience, not generic advice.]
+
+If you need a longer quote or follow-up, happy to share more.
+
+— Iris
+Site: https://gingiris.tools
+Twitter: @WeiYipei
+
+[Disclosure: I run gingiris.tools — no expectation of a link, just a useful quote.]
+```
+
+**Pace**: 3-5 responses/week. Time/response: 8-12 min. Expected: 1-2 links/month.
+
+#### Path B: Outbound — Targeted journalist outreach
+For deep-dive features, not 1-line quotes.
+
+1. Identify 10 journalists who cover your niche (use Twitter / Muck Rack)
+2. Build 3-week warm-up (read + comment on their posts, no DM yet)
+3. Pitch a specific story angle (not "want to feature my product")
+4. Offer exclusive data, customer interview, or unique angle
+
+**Best pitch types for Iris**:
+- "I led AFFiNE from 0 → 60k GitHub stars. Here's the playbook." (TechCrunch / The Information)
+- "Why most OSS marketing playbooks are wrong" (Wired / The Verge)
+- "Real data: 30 Product Hunt #1 launches in 4 years" (Fast Company / Forbes)
+
+---
+
+## Channel 3: Industry Reviews (G2 / Capterra / Product Hunt / SourceForge)
+
+### One-time submissions (high ROI for any SaaS / open source)
+
+| Platform | URL | What to submit | Backlink type |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| G2 | g2.com/products/new | Product + features | Profile + reviews |
+| Capterra | capterra.com/vendors/sign-up | Product + pricing | Profile + reviews |
+| Product Hunt | producthunt.com/posts/new | Each major version | Listing |
+| SourceForge | sourceforge.net/projects/add | Open source only | Project page |
+| AlternativeTo | alternativeto.net | Free | Profile + alt-listing |
+| StackShare | stackshare.io | Tech stack | Profile |
+
+**Once submitted, ask early users for genuine reviews** (5-10 reviews unlocks featured placement on most platforms).
+
+---
+
+## Channel 4: Reddit / Quora / Hacker News
+
+### Anti-pattern (gets you banned)
+- Drop your URL in a top-level post
+- Generic "check out my tool" comments
+- Multiple accounts (sockpuppeting)
+
+### What actually works (builds trust + backlinks naturally)
+
+**Reddit**:
+1. Build account karma to 500+ over 4-8 weeks (comment in non-promotional subs first)
+2. Find 5-7 subreddits where your audience hangs out
+3. **Answer questions deeply** with real experience — link to your blog **only if it directly answers** (1 in 10 responses)
+4. Once respected: AMA in r/SaaS, r/Entrepreneur, r/IndieHackers, r/OpenSource
+
+**Quora**:
+1. Pick 3 topics where you can speak with authority
+2. Answer **specific questions**, not topic-wide overviews
+3. Each answer: 200-500 words + 1 personal anecdote
+4. Link to blog only when blog has the deeper version of your answer
+
+**Hacker News**:
+1. Build karma to 50+ before posting
+2. Show HN: best slot Tuesday 9am ET (see existing `/gr-oss-marketing` for details)
+3. Engage with every comment in first 6 hours
+
+### Why this matters for GEO
+LLMs heavily weight Reddit / Quora content during training:
+- ChatGPT cites Reddit ~12% of its responses (2026 Q1 audit)
+- Perplexity grounds 18% of answers in Reddit/Quora
+- Claude weights Quora answers for "how to" queries
+
+---
+
+## Channel 5: Generic Backlinks (skip until Channels 1-4 maxed)
+
+Directories, guest posts on low-DA sites, blogger network exchanges. **Low GEO value** in 2026.
+
+Don't waste time here until Channels 1-4 are mature.
+
+---
+
+## Workflow: First 30 days for Iris
+
+**前置读入**：`data/backlinks-status.md`（已花的钱、已铺的目录、待领的资产——避免重复购买/提交）。
+
+### Week 1
+- [ ] 渠道存活验证（Channel 2A Step 0）+ 补齐缺的平台注册
+- [ ] Create 1 Featured.com answer per day = 7 responses
+- [ ] Submit AFFiNE + Gingiris to G2, Capterra, AlternativeTo, StackShare (Channel 3)
+
+### Week 2
+- [ ] HARO/Featured: 5 responses
+- [ ] Identify 10 journalists covering OSS / SaaS growth (Channel 2B prep)
+- [ ] Start Reddit karma build in r/SaaS, r/Entrepreneur (Channel 4)
+
+### Week 3
+- [ ] HARO/Featured: 5 responses
+- [ ] Pitch 3 journalists with specific story angle (Channel 2B)
+- [ ] Quora: answer 3 questions in your domain
+
+### Week 4 + Monthly retro
+- [ ] HARO/Featured: 5 responses
+- [ ] Count backlinks earned (use `scripts/backlinks-audit.py` — Tier 0 free)
+- [ ] Update Wikipedia case file (Channel 1 prep)
+
+### Months 2-3
+- [ ] First Wikidata entity submission
+- [ ] First AfC Wikipedia submission (if 5+ independent sources accumulated)
+- [ ] Reddit AMA in 1 high-fit sub
+
+---
+
+## Scripts
+
+### `scripts/backlinks-audit.py` (Tier 0 — free, no API)
+Uses Common Crawl + verification crawler to get baseline:
+- Inbound link count from common crawl
+- Verify each known link (HTTP 200 + still links to us)
+- Domain-level metrics: in-degree, PageRank approximation, harmonic centrality
+
+Run monthly to track growth.
+
+### `scripts/haro-helper.py` (planned)
+- Parse incoming HARO emails
+- Auto-suggest which to respond to (based on Iris credentials)
+- Draft 3-sentence answer skeletons
+
+---
+
+## Tracking
+
+Maintain `data/backlinks.jsonl` (one line per backlink):
+```jsonl
+{"date":"2026-05-15","from":"techcrunch.com","to":"gingiris.tools","anchor":"AFFiNE","channel":"PR","tier":1,"context":"60k stars article"}
+```
+
+Use this for:
+- Monthly retro (Channel mix vs target)
+- Phase 2 checkpoint (correlate backlink growth with SERP rank changes)
+- Wikipedia case file building
+
+---
+
+## Anti-patterns (avoid)
+
+- ❌ **Paid agency Wikipedia services** — sockpuppet farms, articles deleted
+- ❌ **Reddit coordinated fake accounts** — gets you banned permanently
+- ❌ **Generic HARO replies** — quote rate <2% without specific credentials
+- ❌ **Buying links** — Google's algorithm now flags within days
+- ❌ **Asking friends to write inauthentic reviews on G2** — flagged + removed
+- ❌ **Guest posting on link farms** — negative SEO
+
+## Ecosystem links and experiment log
+
+- Prefer legitimate ecosystem placement: relevant Awesome Lists, integration partner pages, package registries, template galleries, conference resources, and README “works with” sections.
+- Earn the link with a working integration, useful example, benchmark, or original dataset; follow each repository/site's contribution policy.
+- Log `date, hypothesis, source, destination, asset, outreach, status, referral visits, activated users, 30d outcome`. A live link without relevant visits or activation is not automatically a win.
+- Never disguise sponsored placement as editorial coverage; retain disclosure and evidence for every paid or reciprocal placement.
+
+---
+
+## Cascade recommendations
+
+- Channel 2 PR success → `gr-blog-post` reference that media article in our content (build social proof)
+- Channel 4 Reddit AMA → schedule via `gr-oss-marketing`
+- Wikipedia entity created → update `gr-geo-cite` to track Wikipedia citations in AI responses (highest-priority test)
+- Backlinks accumulated → re-run `gr-seo-patrol` to measure rank impact
+
+---
+
+## API dependencies
+
+| Service | Env var | Tier | Cost |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| Common Crawl (CDX index) | none | 0 (always) | Free |
+| Moz API | `MOZ_TOKEN` | 1 (optional) | $99/mo |
+| Bing Webmaster API | OAuth | 2 (optional) | Free with verified site |
+| DataForSEO Backlinks | `DATAFORSEO_B64` (existing) | 3 (you have) | Pay per query |
+
+Start at Tier 0 + Tier 3 (DataForSEO already configured for `gr-seo-patrol`).