Prompt
Can you recommend a link monitoring tool for tracking lost and gained links in an agency workflow?
Latest observation
Yes — for an agency workflow, I’d recommend Ahrefs as the best all-around option for tracking lost and gained backlinks.
Why Ahrefs works well for agencies
- Strong link index: usually finds gained/lost links quickly and reliably
- Alerts: email notifications for new and lost backlinks
- Competitive analysis: useful when you’re managing multiple clients
- Exportable reports: easy to share with clients or internal teams
- Batch tracking: works well across many domains
Good alternatives depending on your needs
- SEMrush – better if you want an all-in-one SEO suite with backlink monitoring included
- Majestic – solid for link-specific analysis, though less agency-friendly than Ahrefs in my opinion
- Linkody – simpler and more affordable, good for straightforward backlink monitoring
- Monitor Backlinks – easy to use for lost/gained link alerts, but less robust for deeper analysis
If you want the most agency-friendly setup
A common workflow is:
- Ahrefs for link discovery and alerts
- Google Sheets / Looker Studio / Agency reporting tool for client-facing reporting
- Optional: Slack/email notifications for internal team alerts
If you want, I can also give you:
- a best tool by budget,
- a comparison table, or
- a recommended workflow for handling lost-link alerts in an agency.
Observation history
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Google,
Gemini,
Google AI Mode,
Anthropic,
Claude,
Perplexity,
Grok,
DeepSeek,
Mistral,
Copilot,
Meta AI,
Qwen.
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