Do you want to show up in Google’s AI overview, or answers provided by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and DeepSeek?

Keep reading.

Ranking top #3 for your target keyword doesn’t cut it, AI models prefer to cite 3rd parties.

Hence you need backlinks.

These Are the Type of Posts that AI Loves to Include

• Non-sponsored guest posts
• Independent news sites
• Authority sites in your industry
• Review sites such as Trust Pilot
• Niche edits on updated pages

The more sites that recommend you the higher the chance you’ll be included next, and the higher you show up in listicles/comparison posts the higher you show up in AI answers.

Makes sense right?

Diverse Mentions = More Reliable Results

Here is a list of post types to think of when you go out hunting for coverage/PR:

• Top 10 [Product/Keyword] 2026
• Best [Product/Keyword] in 2026
• [Product/Keyword] Alternatives in 2026
• [Product/Keyword] Reviews 2026
• [Product] Comparison: X vs Y vs Z

Dig into your backlink profile and reach out to sites that mention you and provide them an easy way to update their post to make sure it’s still accurate for 2026.

Third-party mentions are more important than ever so make sure you are covered by at least a dozen or so sites (if you opt for public sites) or a handful of premium sites.

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Inspired by: https://ahrefs.com/blog/best-lists-research/