I forwarded, for example all of the tools mentioned in my Skyscraper post. Here's exactly the script that I used.
You are trying to get back links from pages of high page authority (PA), as well as websites with high domain authorities (DA). Ubersuggest will help you determine these scores. Look for websites with.gov/.edu domains. These usually have more authority. Instead, you can search for trade journals, well-respected companies in your industry, or other relevant websites. Once you have created a list of targets to reach, then use the tips and templates in this guide for reaching out and requesting backlinks.
Aligning social signals is essential if you want to improve your backlinking strategy, and rise up the ranks.
And since I wasn’t pushy, spammy or intrusive, most people were happy to share my content through social media (some even linked back to it).