What is Ahrefs?
hrefs is an all-in-one SEO toolset for growing search traffic and optimizing websites. To do that, Ahrefs crawls the web, stores tons of data and makes it accessible via a simple user interface. Ahrefs has grown into a complete SEO suite by developing tools like Keywords Explorer for keyword research, Content Explorer for analyzing content, Rank Tracker for monitoring keyword rankings, and Site Audit for auditing and optimizing websites.
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87 Likeliness to Recommend
87 Plan to Renew
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+85 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
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- Fair
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
- Saves Time
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Ahrefs Reviews
Aryan S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
Easy to use SEO management tool.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Ahrefs from other similar products?
Ahrefs distinguishes itself with robust SEO features, excelling in competitor analysis, technical audits, keyword tracking, content analysis, and backlink audits. However, internal linking recommendations, bulk data exports, and data visualization could see improvement for a more comprehensive user experience.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Ahrefs' prowess in keyword research, uncovering high-volume, low-competition keywords swiftly. The platform's SEO audits and real-time competitor link monitoring provide valuable insights for strategic SEO planning.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One drawback is the need for enhancements in Ahrefs' internal linking suggestions, bulk data exports, and data visualization. These improvements would contribute to a more seamless and efficient user experience.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For comprehensive SEO, Ahrefs is a valuable toolkit, offering in-depth competitor analysis and keyword research. To enhance user experience, integrating Google Search Console ranks, minimizing false link alerts, and refining internal linking suggestions would be beneficial.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Bùi H.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Nov 2023
First SEO tool everyone need to know
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Ahrefs from other similar products?
Ahrefs has a unique metric called Ahrefs Rank, which ranks all the websites in the world based on their backlink profile strength. This can help you identify the most authoritative and influential websites in your niche, as well as the potential link opportunities.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Ahrefs has a site audit tool that helps you identify and fix the technical and SEO issues on your website.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Ahrefs do not have tools for Social tracking
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Use Ahrefs regularly to monitor your SEO progress and optimize your website and content. You can also use Ahrefs to spy on your competitors and learn from their strategies.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Janet G.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2023
Unique Data on a Website — Easy to Follow & Act On
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Ahrefs from other similar products?
The Website Authority Checker is the most unique feature of Ahrefs. Get a quick and easy to understand snapshot that you will understand at a glance.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Ahrefs offers an easy to comprehend site audit with actionable insights—and it's for free!
What do you dislike most about this product?
Free site audits could happen more often, although I recognize they need to make money!
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Go for the free site audits and the authority check; stay for the actionable insights.
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
- Helps Innovate
