The Sheikh Shadi Blog

Link building and SEO guides for SaaS and B2B teams.

Strategy guides, tool tests and agency roundups from Sheikh Shadi Shuvo and the team.

What Are Editorial Links? How to Earn Them (With Real Placements)
Link Building

What Are Editorial Links? How to Earn Them

Editorial links are links an editor chooses, with nothing exchanged. See real examples, Google’s exact paid-link rule and 5 ways to earn them.

Best Backlink Checker Tools in 2026 (Ranked & Compared)
Link Building

Best Backlink Checker Tools in 2026 (Ranked & Compared)

Want to spy on your competitors’ backlinks, boost your SEO rankings, and drive more organic traffic? You’re in the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the best backlink checker tools for 2026.

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See which links your competitors have that you don't, and which ones are worth going after first.