Infographic Source Links
Develop original infographics paired with a detailed supporting webpage to attract citations and backlinks as the authoritative source.
Six editorial planning estimates, not measured ranking value. Scores assume relevant, genuine participation. How scoring works ↗
Ease of finding
7/10Popular content form with good syndication potential.
Higher is betterEase of acquiring
7/10Citation depends on outreach and perceived value.
Higher is betterLongevity
8/10Infographic pages attract long-term links if maintained.
Higher is betterSpaminess
3/10Moderate risk if pushy in requests.
Lower is betterPage context
9/10Very topic-focused and relevant.
Higher is betterAnchor context
9/10Anchors usually descriptive with source mention.
Higher is betterHow to find these opportunities
- Publish infographics on your own site and syndicate on social media
- Identify blogs and news outlets that utilize infographics in your niche
- Search for articles referencing your infographic topic without linking
- Join infographic-sharing platforms and communities
Strategies for getting the link
- Create a comprehensive source page explaining infographic data and design
- Provide embed codes with clear backlink attribution recommended
- Reach out to editors and bloggers who write about similar topics
- Maintain infographic quality and relevance to user interests
What to prepare beforehand
- Design infographics with clean, readable layouts and credible data
- Host high-resolution images with accessible source pages
- Prepare a usage policy emphasizing transparent backlinking
- Gather testimonials or endorsements to boost infographic credibility
Things to watch for
Infographics can be repurposed without proper credit; attribution requests should be courteous and legally grounded, avoiding threats.
References & editorial notes
- Google Search Central: qualifying outbound links (general policy reference) ↗
- Google Search Central: spam policies (general policy reference) ↗
This starter guide is based on a user-supplied backlink type and AI-assisted editorial guidance. General policy references do not verify a particular publisher’s availability.
Editorial attribution: Ted Kubaitis · @tedkubaitis on Teams. Updated 2026-10-07, Seattle time.