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Data for SEO https://www.dataforseo.com/ ↗

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The video offers a compelling value proposition by suggesting a significantly cheaper alternative to established, expensive SEO tools. By demonstrating how to leverage free AI models with a cost-effective data source, it appeals to users looking to optimize their spending without sacrificing functionality.

Summary

The creator argues that expensive SEO tools like Ahrefs and Semrush are unnecessary, and a combination of free AI tools (Codex or Claude) and a data aggregator like Data for SEO can provide superior results at a much lower cost. They explain how to integrate these tools to create a powerful and affordable SEO solution.

Structure

1Introduction: The problem of expensive SEO tools
2The solution: Codex/Claude + Data for SEO
3Explaining Data for SEO as a pay-as-you-go API
4The power of combining AI with SEO data
5Cost comparison and conclusion

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Ahrefs (ACTS - pricing page shown, discussed as an expensive SEO tool; removing it would change the video's comparison point) Semrush (ACTS - pricing page shown, discussed as an expensive SEO tool; removing it would change the video's comparison point) Codex (ACTS - shown as a desktop application, discussed as a tool to be used with Data for SEO; removing it would change the video's explanation of the solution) Claude (ACTS - mentioned as a desktop application, discussed as a tool to be used with Data for SEO; removing it would change the video's explanation of the solution) Data for SEO (ACTS - website shown, discussed as a data aggregator and API service; removing it would change the video's explanation of the solution)

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You do not always need an expensive SEO subscription to start useful keyword and competitor research. For early-stage research, cheaper data sources plus AI can get you surprisingly far, as long as you understand the limits. Free AI Search Tutorial: https://www.skool.com/ai-ranking-free #AISEO #SEOtools #KeywordResearch #DataForSEO #SEOAutomation

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Plans & pricing From first projects to enterprise-scale, Ahrefs plans help your business stay discoverable in search, AI, and beyond—powered by the industry's second most actual countrie and 10+ years of actual data. Pay annually, save up to 25% Lite Essential data for small businesses and personal projects. $129 /month Get started Standard Perfect for freelance SEOs and marketing consultants. $249 /month Get started Advanced More tools and data for lean-in house marketing teams. $449 /month Upgrade? Get started If you do SEO or marketing, just listen for five minutes and let me save you potentially a couple hundred dollars every single year or $129 a month. You don't need Ahrefs and you don't need Semrush anymore. You really don't. I honestly, in my like heart of heart, truly believe that you don't. Let me quickly explain why, because I believe that Codex or Claude, the desktop application, whichever one tickles your fancy the most, is the only thing you need. You actually need two, one of which you probably already have, that's either Claude or Codex. And then you need another thing. And that other thing is data for SEO. Now before you hammer me in the comments and say, it's good, but you need a subscription if you want to access the linking API or the largest language model, AR Search Volume API, you don't need a subscription anymore. They have just restricted all their API calls to only pay as you go. So for anyone that doesn't understand what this is, is Data for SEO is a data aggregator essentially. It's not a pretty dashboard. They just give you all the SEO data and go, you figure out what you want to do with it. It's an API call, which means, which means, because there are pay as you go software if you connect it to Codec, so if you connect it to Claude code, it becomes the most powerful SEO tool because it can, it can be powered by arguably smartest large language model if you give it enough context about your business and if you give it the data with your Google Analytics, Google Search Console, anything else that you want. It's the best SEO tool out there. It really, Right? And it's only going to cost you $5 maybe every two months for data for SEO, depending on how much you use even if you're an agency. But it's definitely going to be a lot cheaper. I can guarantee then $129 a month or $117 a month by the way. That's annually for both of If you go monthly, it's $104 a month. And I don't think Semrush and Ahrefs are getting that much better these days, to be honest. So yeah, go save yourself a couple of bucks to use these tools. Don't use them anymore. I've done a detailed video, on my YouTube channel about how to connect Codex into data for SEO, making it arguably one of the best SEO tools out there.

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If you do SEO or marketing, just listen for five minutes and let me save you potentially a couple hundred dollars every single year or $129 a month. You don't need Ahrefs and you don't need Semrush anymore. You really don't. I honestly, in my like heart of heart, truly believe that you don't. Let me quickly explain why, because I believe that Codex or Claude, the desktop application, whichever one tickles your fancy the most, is the only thing you need. You actually need two, one of which you probably already have, that's either Claude or Codex. And then you need another thing. And that other thing is data for SEO. Now before you hammer me in the comments and say, it's good, but you need a subscription if you want to access the linking API or the largest language model, AR Search Volume API, you don't need a subscription anymore. They have just restricted all their API calls to only pay as you go. So for anyone that doesn't understand what this is, is Data for SEO is a data aggregator essentially. It's not a pretty dashboard. They just give you all the SEO data and go, you figure out what you want to do with it. It's an API call, which means, which means, because there are pay as you go software if you connect it to Codec, so if you connect it to Claude code, it becomes the most powerful SEO tool because it can, it can be powered by arguably smartest large language model if you give it enough context about your business and if you give it the data with your Google Analytics, Google Search Console, anything else that you want. It's the best SEO tool out there. It really, Right? And it's only going to cost you $5 maybe every two months for data for SEO, depending on how much you use even if you're an agency. But it's definitely going to be a lot cheaper. I can guarantee then $129 a month or $117 a month by the way. That's annually for both of If you go monthly, it's $104 a month. And I don't think Semrush and Ahrefs are getting that much better these days, to be honest. So yeah, go save yourself a couple of bucks to use these tools. Don't use them anymore. I've done a detailed video, on my YouTube channel about how to connect Codex into data for SEO, making it arguably one of the best SEO tools out there.