WRIO (WebRunes IO) is an AI-native business automation platform that helps teams research, automate, and scale their operations. It is designed for sales and marketing teams who need to automate repetitive tasks without expensive integrations like Zapier or Make.com.
This morning I stumbled upon a post in r/aiagents that made me both think deeply and feel horrified. A guy automated everything: from topic discovery to link exchanges, and got 450 clicks/day in 3 months.
Sounds like a dream? Yes. Will we copy this? Only halfway.
Let's dissect this case "to the bone" and I'll explain why one part of this strategy is good, and the other is Russian roulette for your business.
What the Author Did (The Reddit Strategy)
The strategy is simple and logical:
- Keyword Gaps: A script analyzes competitors, finds topics they write about that you don't.
- AI Writing: GPT writes an article, inserts images, and publishes.
- Triangle Backlinks: The interesting part. Site A links to B, B to C, C to A. Google doesn't see direct reciprocal links, and rankings grow.
Result: 407K impressions and top-7 in search results.
Why We Say "YES" to Content Automation
At WRIO we're building an automation platform, so it would be foolish to write everything manually. We're adopting the first part of the strategy:
1. Competitor Gap Workflow
We're implementing a workflow that does exactly this: analyzes blogs of Zapier, Make, n8n and finds "white spots" in our content. If they write about "Reddit Automation" and we don't — we're losing traffic.
2. AI Drafts, not AI Slop
The post author publishes articles automatically. We say NO. Google has learned to detect "AI Slop" — garbage content without added value.
Our approach: AI writes a draft.
- It gathers facts.
- It structures the article.
- It writes the first version.
But a human presses "Publish". Only after adding personal experience, screenshots of our product, and real case studies.
Why We Say "NO" to Triangle Backlinks
And here's where "Russian roulette" begins.
Triangle Backlinks is essentially a Private Blog Network or PBN. It's search manipulation.
We have a wr.io domain that's 14 years old (5,171 days). The company is 7 years old, but the domain is even older — it's an asset worth money and trust. Risking it for a short-term boost is suicide. If Google catches you in a link scheme (and they will, their AI is better than yours), you'll get banned forever.
Our Alternative: White Hat Embeds
Instead of deceiving algorithms by forcing sites to link to us, we give them a reason to do it.
We're building Embeddable Widgets (currently in beta rollout).
Our tools already work: YouTube Analyzer, Reddit Auto-Responder, X Analyzer. You can use them right now to analyze your content.
The embed layer is the next step: we give you a piece of code, you insert it in your blog, and the analysis becomes an interactive widget on your site.
Result:
- You get a beautiful interactive chart for your article.
- We get an honest, quality backlink.
- Google sees natural link growth.
Our Results: AI Visibility Is The Real Win
We only started this strategy 3 days ago (January 3, 2026). Most people focus on traffic. We're focusing on AI Visibility — and it's already paying off:
| Metric | Jan 3 | Jan 6 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Visibility | 11 | 14 | +3 (+27%) |
| Organic Keywords | 42 | 49 | +7 (+16.67%) |
| Search Visibility | 0.52% | 0.55% | +0.03% (+6%) |
| Organic Traffic | 0 | 5 | +5 (baseline) |
| Backlinks | 963 | 932 | -31 (-3.22%) |
Why AI Visibility matters: ChatGPT and Perplexity are becoming primary search engines for developers. +27% visibility means WRIO is being recommended by AI when users ask "what are alternatives to Zapier?"
Traditional SEO metrics (traffic, backlinks) are lagging indicators. AI Visibility is a leading indicator.
Backlinks dropped (-31) — that's Semrush cleaning spam. Quality over quantity.
Early adopters: 3 sites are already using our tools and planning to embed results. We're rolling out embed code to them manually (beta phase).
Bottom Line: Build vs Buy vs Steal
In SEO, like in code, there's technical debt. "Gray" schemes are a loan with huge interest. Sooner or later Google's collectors will come for the debt.
We choose Sustainable Automation:
- Automate routine (topic discovery, drafts).
- Leave creativity and strategy to people.
- Build links through product value, not schemes.
Want to Try Our Strategy?
If you're also building a product and want to get backlinks honestly:
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- YouTube Analyzer — comment and sentiment analysis
- Reddit Auto-Responder — automatic mention discovery
- X Analyzer — find pain points and ideas in threads
Want embed code? We're rolling it out to early users. Request beta access and mention "embeds" in signup.
Follow our progress — we're publishing monthly SEO reports with real metrics (no BS).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Triangle Backlinks and why are they risky?
Triangle Backlinks (also called Private Blog Networks or PBN) is a link exchange scheme where Site A links to B, B to C, and C back to A. This creates an artificial link pattern that Google can detect and penalize with a complete de-indexing of your domain. For a 14-year-old domain like wr.io, this risk isn't worth a temporary traffic boost.
How does the AI Draft workflow work?
Our workflow uses AI to research topics (via competitor analysis), generate an initial draft with proper structure, and create a base article. However, unlike fully automated systems, we require human review before publishing. The human editor adds real screenshots, personal experience, and case studies that AI cannot authentically generate.
What makes Embeddable Widgets better than link exchanges?
Embeddable Widgets provide real value to the site owner (interactive charts, analysis tools) while naturally generating backlinks. Unlike artificial link schemes, these are honest backlinks from real sites that Google rewards rather than penalizes. The widget approach is sustainable and builds trust rather than gaming the system.
What results have you seen from this strategy?
After 3 days (Jan 3-6, 2026): AI Visibility +27%, Organic Keywords +16.67%, Search Visibility +0.03%. While backlinks decreased by 31 (likely spam cleanup), the quality metrics show positive trends. It's early, but the approach appears sustainable.
How long does it take to see real SEO results?
SEO is a long-term game. While "gray hat" tactics like PBNs might show results in weeks, they risk permanent penalties. Our white-hat approach focuses on 6-12 month timelines for sustainable growth. We're measuring progress weekly and will publish detailed results monthly.
P.S. This post started as an AI draft generated by our workflow. I spent an hour refining it: added real data from our SEO report, cut the fluff, and rewrote the conclusion. Yes, it's slower than "publish in 5 minutes". But it's worth it.
