I made a simple tool to track SEO actions. You log what you did on a specific day, and it shows the results on a chart. The chart gets its data from Google Search Console.
Before you say “I wouldn’t pay for this”:
Would you use it for free, knowing it needs access to your Search Console data? Some people are hesitant about sharing access because of niche privacy.
What features would make you want to pay for it?
I’ve shared an image in the description to explain how it works better.
I already do this using a spreadsheet. Honestly, it didn’t add much value beyond helping me look back at what I worked on. I wouldn’t pay for it since tools like Ahrefs already cover most of this. Tagging events just isn’t that big of a deal.
Brad said:
This feels more like a feature than a full tool. Sistrix has something similar. Searchmetrics used to offer it as well before it disappeared.
There’s already a tool called SEO Stack that does this and a lot more for £25 a month. So I’d say yours would need to be under £10. I also wouldn’t use a free version because I wouldn’t trust you with my data.
Unclewaffl3s said: @GhostaGhost
Wow, that sounds really close to what I’ve built. I should have researched existing tools before starting this.
Yeah, the guy behind SEO Stack has been working on it for years. It’s super resource-intensive. Even at £25 a month, I doubt he’s making big profits, especially if users max out the resources.
Unclewaffl3s said: @GhostaGhost
Are you a paying user? Do you trust them with your data? Has it helped with your SEO?
I’ve seen some great results, but here’s what they claim about data handling: “We store your data but encrypt it. We never access it or share it with third parties. Data is stored in a way that ensures extra protection.”
@GhostaGhost
That’s interesting. But just so you know, when you connect Search Console to a tool like SEO Stack, Google generates an API token that allows access to your data. Even if they encrypt it, they still have the ability to view it. It all depends on how much you trust them.
@Unclewaffl3s
Yeah, that’s always a risk. But I think the reputation of their business would take a massive hit if it ever got out they were misusing data. Still, I don’t share my analytics or Search Console data with tools like SEMRush.
If you know how to use the Google Search Console API, I’m looking for someone to partner with. I have an idea for a big SEO tool that could compete with things like SEMRush. Right now, I spend $800 a month on SEMRush, and honestly, it’s barely worth it.
Your annotation idea is nice, but Google Analytics already has similar features. Plus, most SEO strategies people talk about are based on assumptions. For example, someone says they reduced their blog word count or published more articles, and then got hit by an update. Google’s system is complex, but it’s not as personal as people think.
Kev said: @Unclewaffl3s
Do you think it might’ve been related to link building? Were the links you added decent, or were they from cheap services like Fiverr?
I added that annotation just for the demo, but yeah, I’ve bought links before. Some were cheap $1 ones from SEOClerk, and others were $10–15 guest posts.
@Unclewaffl3s
Be careful with those cheap links. The $1 ones often don’t even get indexed, and some are part of private blog networks. The $10 ones are usually just fake traffic sites that crumble after updates. Always check these things out before committing.
