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Posted: Jul 30, 2019

For SEO newbies only

I'm torn on refunding this one or not. I think this tool is really meant for beginners only, not pros or agencies.

PROS
-the app is fast and responsive when it's not running the initial site analysis or focus keyword analysis
-Easy to get started. Enter a URL, maybe some keywords, sit back and wait a bit.
-Useful tips to do on page/on site optimization if you are inexperienced (ex. suggests WP plugins to minimize JS and CSS, how to test speed.) Experienced SEOs already have methods to do all this stuff, but it's convenient to see it all in 1 place. The to-do list is comparable to SERanking's Marketing Plan feature. I find SERanking's format better, but Alli AI's tips are a little more actionable and detailed for a novice.

CONS
-No reporting. With the stacking and number of domains, it feels like this is meant for agencies. So why no reporting or client portal? Agencies need to report to clients on 1. what they've done recently and 2. rank - so our client feel confident and keep paying us!
-No export. For ranking reports, to-do tasks, suggested keywords - nothing! I have existing keyword lists and other data points I want to use this in conjunction with - no export kills that plan.
-the keyword suggestions was very buggy on my initial walkthrough, with results not descending/ascending correctly, search not finding keywords I could literally see on screen, etc. Very buggy.
-The backlink suggestions are utter trash, fail to recognize localization, and are mostly links to locked reddit or Quora pages you can't comment on anyway. There were a few useful backlink opportunities in the Niche Links section for me, but nothing I don't already have another tool for that doesn't make me wade through 400 links of BS.
-The backlink tips were less than helpful. "you may have to get creative" - while true, that's not helpful. Give us your outreach scripts, practical tips, an intro to PR.
-You can't add your own tasks to the to-do, you can't mark a task uncomplete in case of accidental click.
-100 focus keyword optimizations does not replenish.
-Monthly plans are pricey compared to the well established, more feature rich tools on the market

I guess I'm not so torn. It's probably a refund for me, but if you're a business owner or SEO newbie, this tool may help you.

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