Free link building templates
These link building templates turn research into a trackable workflow. Download a CSV, import it into Excel or Google Sheets, and replace the illustrative rows with your own evidence. They contain column headings and examples, not a list of approved publishers.
Prospect tracker
Record audience fit, submission rules, source URL, cost and your next action.
Business listing preparation
Keep approved descriptions, factual claims, categories and assets in one preparation pack.
Directory submission tracker
Separate eligibility, applications, published profiles, website-link checks and renewals.
Backlink audit sheet
Record source and target pages, anchor text, attributes and evidence for further review.
Placement verification
Record the exact source, destination, attributes and evidence before counting a link as live.
Backlink migration map
Map old URLs to relevant destinations and record redirects, canonical checks and exceptions.
Outreach tracker
Track a useful pitch angle, contact source, follow-up and outcome while respecting opt-outs.
Referral outcome tracker
Record attributed sessions, qualified leads, verified purchases, revenue and campaign costs.
Choose a worksheet by campaign stage
Start with the prospect tracker while researching. Prepare an approved listing pack before submitting, and use the submission tracker to distinguish pending applications from public profiles. After publication, verify the website link and review actual referral outcomes. Use the migration map when destination URLs change.
How to use the templates
- Import the CSV using your spreadsheet application's import function. Keep URLs and IDs as text.
- Replace the illustrative example rows with real prospects or checked sources.
- Assign an owner and next-review date so research has a clear next action.
- Record applications, public listings, checked links and purchases as separate stages.