Link building + AI citation agency
Link Building That Gets You Cited by Google and AI
Sourcevia is a link building and AI citation agency. We find the websites that ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews already trust for your buyers' questions. Then we earn your brand a place on them.
- Founder-led
- You approve every site
- Clear upfront pricing
- No PBNs or link farms
AI source map
ExampleBuyer question 1 of 3
Your brand is not named in this answer.
Sources this answer cites
4 sources
Illustrative example of what your free audit checks. Brand and site names are placeholders.
The problem
Your Buyers Ask AI Before They Ask Google
When someone asks ChatGPT for the best tool in your category, the answer names a few brands. Those brands are pulled from a short list of sources the AI trusts: review sites, comparison articles, industry publications and community threads.
If your brand is not on those sources, you are not in the answer. More backlinks from random sites will not change that. Being mentioned in the right places will.
- 01 · QuestionA buyer asks AI
"Best tool for…", "alternatives to…", "X vs Y"
- 02 · RetrievalAI reads trusted sources
Review sites, comparison articles, publications, community threads
- 03 · The gateAre you on those sources?
This is where Sourcevia works
- 04 · AnswerA few brands get named
Buyers shortlist from the answer
On the cited sourcesYour brand can be named in the answer and linked as a source.
Not on themYou're missing from the answer, however many other backlinks you have.
What we do differently
What Is AI-Citation-First Link Building?
AI-citation-first link building is a strategy that starts with AI answers instead of a list of websites. We check which pages AI tools cite for your buyers' questions, then earn links and brand mentions on those pages and on sites that rank in Google. One campaign improves both your Google rankings and your presence in AI answers.
Services
Link Building and AI Citation Services
Three services, one strategy. Every campaign starts from the same AI source map, so the work in each service supports the others.
Link Building Services
Editorial links from real, relevant websites that rank and get traffic. Each link points to a page that matters to your revenue, with natural anchor text and surrounding content that fits your topic.
Explore link building servicesAI Citation Services (GEO)
We track how often ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews mention your brand for the prompts your buyers use. Then we work to get you onto the sources those answers rely on.
Explore AI citation servicesBrand Mentions and Listicle Placements
"Best tools" and "alternatives" articles are where buyers compare options, and where AI tools look for recommendations. We pitch your brand for inclusion in the lists that already rank and get cited.
Explore brand mentionsHow it works
How Sourcevia Works: 4 Steps
Every campaign follows the same four steps. Nothing goes live until you've approved where it goes.
- 01Map the AI answers
We run your buyers' real questions through ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews, and record which brands and pages get cited.
Output: AI source map - 02Build your target list
We combine the cited sources with pages that rank on Google for your keywords. You approve every site before outreach starts.
Output: approved target list - 03Earn the placements
Manual outreach, editorial content, listicle pitches and digital PR. No automated spam and no link networks.
Output: live links and mentions - 04Report what changed
Each month you see every live link, rankings for your target pages, and how often your brand appears in AI answers for your tracked questions.
Output: monthly report
Want the detail behind each step?
See our full processWhy Sourcevia
Why Growing Companies Choose Sourcevia
Four promises we put in writing, and four things we will never do.
Every campaign starts from the sources AI tools already trust, not from a generic list of sites.
You see each target website and its metrics before we reach out. Nothing goes live on a site you didn't approve.
You get a written quote before any work starts. Ask us for one. No guessing, no surprise invoices.
Ejaz Ahmed, with 20 years in SEO, reviews the strategy and quality of every campaign.
What We Will Never Do
- Use private blog networks (PBNs) or link farms
- Send automated mass outreach
- Place links in footers, sidebars or unrelated content
- Promise rankings or AI mentions we can't control
Who we work with
Built for B2B and SaaS Companies
We work best with B2B SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity and other B2B companies that already have a product people search for. If we can't find relevant sites for your niche, we'll tell you before you pay.
SaaS link buildingFounder
Work Directly With the Founder
- 20 years in SEO
- 5 years in link building
I've spent 20 years in SEO, and the last five focused on link building for SEO agencies, SaaS brands and businesses. Through all the algorithm changes, one thing has held: high-quality links are still among the strongest signals a website can earn.
Search now includes AI answers, so I built Sourcevia to bring that experience to the sources AI tools cite. No shortcuts, no low-quality placements. Just links that build lasting authority.
Ejaz Ahmed Founder, Sourcevia
Connect on LinkedIn [LinkedIn URL]What is Sourcevia?
Sourcevia is a link building and AI citation agency for B2B and SaaS companies. We earn editorial links and brand mentions on the websites that Google ranks and that ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews cite, so your brand shows up in both search results and AI answers.
Does link building still matter for AI search?
Yes. AI search tools pull answers from web pages, and they lean on pages that are well linked and widely trusted. Links and mentions on those pages help you rank in Google and make it more likely that AI tools find and mention your brand.
How do you get your brand cited by ChatGPT?
No one can force ChatGPT to cite a brand, but you can make it far more likely. Find the pages it already cites for your buyers' questions, then get your brand mentioned accurately on those pages and on other trusted sites in your niche. That is the core of our process.
What is the difference between a backlink and a brand mention?
A backlink is a clickable link from another website to yours. A brand mention is when a website names your brand, with or without a link. Backlinks mainly help Google rankings, while mentions on trusted pages help AI tools connect your brand with your topic. We build both.
Can you guarantee rankings or AI mentions?
No, and no honest agency can. Google and AI tools decide what to show. We guarantee the work: the agreed number of placements on sites you approved, and full monthly reporting on links, rankings and AI mentions.
Can I approve the websites before you reach out?
Yes. You receive a list of target sites with their metrics before outreach starts, and you approve or remove any site. Nothing is placed on a website you didn't approve.
How long does link building take to show results?
Links usually go live within [X] weeks of starting. Ranking changes in Google typically take a few months, depending on your niche and current authority. AI answers can change sooner when the sources they cite are updated. We report progress every month.
How much do your services cost?
Our packages start at [$X] per month. Each package includes AI citation tracking, site pre-approval and monthly reporting. For a full breakdown, contact us.
What happens if a link is removed?
[Your link replacement policy, e.g. If a link is removed within [X] months, we ask the site to restore it. If they don't, we replace it with a placement of equal quality at no cost.]
Find Out Where AI Is Sending Your Buyers
Tell us your website and three questions your buyers ask. We'll check what ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews say today, and which sources they cite. The audit is free, and there's no obligation.