What SEO tools you can't live without?

@marilena_n @andriyuh MOZ and Ahrefs are identical and generally show the same information, only in MOZ you can additionally see the spam rating of a site.

@andriyuh Back SEO helps you write better SEO content. Using efficient NLP algorithms, it can analyze your writing, and outputs a content score that would enable you to rank for your Keyword. it also scans the competition, gives you some suggested headings, and you can run those headings through AI to improve them, then use the programmatic prompt-chain to create pillar content in seconds. All you gotta do to that content is proofread (which you should do anyways when you're doing on page SEO). When proofreading I try to aim for an 85+ score. Usually the AI only gets you to 60, adding that human touch is what makes content golden. other features are a simple site auditor (update coming next week to that), keyword generator (with search volume), client/AI prompt management for common prompts, internal link juicer .csv generator for WordPress sites, already implemented the latest GPT model (Instruct 3.5, quality is much better than ChatGPT 4), custom theme editor (idk why every app doesn't have this). you can check out the keyword generator for free from the website to get a feel for how fast the rest of the app is. being a native app, it's so much faster than SaaS SEO products. You don't have to wait for their animations to load, no waiting for their slow, overworked servers to send you basic data, and no having your data sold to your competitors.

@andriyuh @backseosoftware I love this. Want to talk to you about it b/c I want to up my SEO game. Are you the founder of the business?

@backseosoftware Is there a free tier, and if so, is it powerful? On par with MOZ and others?

@chitterz The Keyword Tool I give away for free currently, I'm looking into different ways to do a free tier, just haven't decided on one yet. I am looking for reviews for Back SEO, so if you'd like a free copy to review, let me know and you can decide whether or not it's as powerful. It's not as “big data-driven” as most bigname SEO tools, but tbh, I feel like efficiency and producing strong content (which is the ultimate goal of those tools in the first place) is what matters most.

@backseosoftware I'll try it sure, but can't promise to use it extensively at first as I'm in the middle of a big move and ramping on a new hire AND trying to fix my health. What can your software do for me, primarily and very simply? Why is it better --- very simply -- than others? I read the paragraphs below but I'm looking for a one sentence elevator description that sums it up in a snap.

@jakeharr @andriyuh I´ve used both and I think the main differences are 1. Data Sources: Ahrefs and SEMrush have different data sources, which can result in slight variations in their metrics. Ahrefs mainly focuses on its own web crawler, while SEMrush uses a combination of third-party data providers. 2. Keyword Research: Both tools have robust keyword research capabilities, but Ahrefs has an edge when it comes to analyzing keyword difficulty and search volume accuracy. SEMrush, on the other hand, offers more detailed keyword ideas and competitive analysis features. 3. Backlink Analysis: Ahrefs is widely regarded as the industry leader in backlink analysis. Its backlink index is extensive and frequently updated, making it a go-to tool for analyzing competitors' backlinks. SEMrush also provides backlink data, but some users find Ahrefs' data to be more comprehensive. 4. Interface and User Experience: This is subjective, but many users find SEMrush's interface more intuitive and user-friendly. Ahrefs, however, has been making improvements in this area and has a sleek and modern interface. I hope this helps!

@vdelitz great question, Vincent! FYI @jonathan_reimer1 and his team launched 6 months ago Eagle Eye to monitor platforms where devs hang out (GitHub, dev.to, HN...) and find content in your niche, so you can engage with it. hope it helps!