Show HN: BacklinkHelper – Chrome Extension to Automate Link Building

[hugh1st]

Hi HN,

I've been working on a small tool to make link building less painful. It's a Chrome extension called BacklinkHelper.

It does a few things:

1.Detects backlink submission forms automatically;

2.Autofills site information with one click;

3.Tracks submitted backlinks and checks if they're still live;

4.Website management and backlink management in one place;

5.Lets you manage sites by groups and export anchor text suggestions;

The idea came from my own frustration: submitting backlinks felt repetitive and error-prone, and I wanted something that saves time while keeping things organized.

I know link building isn't everyone's favorite part of SEO, but I’m curious what you think — especially if you’ve tried automating parts of the process before.

Would love feedback on:

1.What features would make this more useful for you?

2.Any pain points in backlink building that I might be missing?

3.Concerns about automation or how you’d want control over it

If you'd like to try it out:

Website: https://backlinkhelper.com

Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/backlinkhelper-%E2%...

Thanks!

[ndgold]

Where are people starting for target lists or directories

[hugh1st]

I usually start by exporting competitor backlinks from SEMrush, then import them into the extension to create my own backlink list. It saves a lot of time compared to manually collecting sites and managing submissions.