I mainly use Google Search Console, Google Trends, and Keyword Planner. They’re enough for most things.
Xenu is another option.
Honestly, for SEO you don’t need fancy tools. Just learn technical SEO and how to analyze competitors.
Ubersuggest, Answer the Public, Tubebuddy for YouTube SEO, and Keyword.io.
Google Keyword Planner, Google Trends, and Screaming Frog for audits are my go-tos.
Give link-assistant.com a try. They offer a few free tools.
Check AppSumo for lifetime deals on some SEO tools. You might find some gems there!
The comments here are full of awesome recommendations.
I use Adminer trends – basic but covers most data well. Also useful for ad research.
I’d say Google Keyword Planner is the most reliable free tool. Start with that and then maybe look into paid options as you get more advanced.
Try Kwrds.ai.
Google Keyword Planner is pretty accurate, especially if you’re starting out.
A few free/paid SEO tools:
- Google Analytics & Google Search Console – Essential for traffic and site insights.
- Bing Webmaster Tools – Similar to Search Console but for Bing.
- Ubersuggest – Limited in the free version but covers basics.
- Screaming Frog – Free version audits up to 500 pages.
Stick with these free options while you’re getting started!
@Langston
Ubersuggest feels more like a marketing tool than a real SEO tool, honestly.
Randy said:
@Langston
Ubersuggest feels more like a marketing tool than a real SEO tool, honestly.
Fair point! Incognito mode can help if you’re using the free version.
Google Keyword Planner and Ahrefs Webmaster Tool are good free options to get started. If you’re ready to invest, tools like kwfinder or long tail pro are more affordable than the big guys.
google is all you need!
Honestly, paid tools are just more effective.
Screpy and Labrika are worth looking at. Not free, but they often have lifetime deals on Dealify.
Maybe try AI to help you out!