What are your opinions of the Bruceclay.com toolkit?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by solid7, Jun 21, 2006.

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    Can anyone share with me opinions on the SEO toolkit at bruceclay.com? Are the tools better than what is available for free? If yes, are they worth paying for?

    I am getting back into the SEO game, after a prosperous 1/2 year, since my Google rankings kicked in. (no more sandbox)

    Thank you in advance.
     
    solid7, Jun 21, 2006 IP
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    BILZ Peon

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    I dont see anything on there that gets me too excited. Most of the tools discussed are offered for free elsewhere. If they offer a trial, it might be worth giving it a chance.

    I keep a list of the tools i use on my site: SEO tools. (they are free)
     
    BILZ, Jun 21, 2006 IP
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    Seologs has a bunch of very useful tools too, way better than the bruceclay.com you mentioned
     
    ablaye, Jun 21, 2006 IP
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    solid7 Well-Known Member

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    I tend to agree, but I don't think it's going to happen.

    They charge $90 quarterly to use their toolkit. I don't really want to be the dope that spends the money, only to find that I'm paying an inflated bandwidth charge. (when the same tools are available elsewhere)

    When I spoke to them on the phone, they kept telling me how great THEIR tools were, because THEY developed them. (seems to be a recurring SEO theme) I'd like to know if anyone has ACTUALLY had any experience with this company, and if so, what was your experience?
     
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    What part of their tools do you like? Which one's make you want to purchase theirs? Tell us that and perhaps we can refer you to similar free tools elsewhere.
     
    BILZ, Jun 22, 2006 IP
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    I didn't realize that the owner of ecentralmarketing.com was a contributor here. Bilz, thank you very much for these tools-I use them everyday, and would be lost without them :)

    Thanks again :cool:
     
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    ???

    I can't answer that, as I haven't tried their tools. What I'm trying to get to the bottom of, is what makes their stuff so different than what's already available for no charge.

    They told me how great their toolkit was, and I have no way to confirm or contradict their claims, other than to ask someone who is truly in the know.

    I really need to do some SEO, but I'm on an extremely tight budget, both in terms of time and money. I've heard some good things about Bruce Clay as an individual, but don't know him from Adam as far as company reputation goes.
     
    solid7, Jun 22, 2006 IP