Episode #1010
The Best SEO Tools for Beginners on a Budget
May 07, 2019

In episode #1010, we discuss which is the best tool for SEO on a budget. Tune in to hear what each of us thinks!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best SEO Tools for Beginners on a Budget
  • [00:45] Ahrefs is the best bang for your buck.
  • [01:22] If you have $0, use UberSuggest.
  • [01:40] UberSuggest has great backlink information.
  • [02:35] Eric prefers Ahrefs, but beginners may find it more complicated.
  • [03:20] That’s it for today!
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