No Ahrefs. No SEMrush. Just 3 free data sources you can use today to find keywords that actually get searched (and clicked).
Category: tips
Stop Paying for SEO Audits: DIY Checks in 30 Minutes
Skip the $500 “SEO audit.” Run these fast DIY checks in 30 minutes and find the fixes that actually move rankings.
The Only Content Brief Template I Need in 2026
Steal my 2026 content brief: one-page template with prompts for intent, angle, outline, SEO, and examples—so writers ship cleaner drafts, faster.
I Quit Rank Trackers: What I Measure Instead
Rank trackers lie (or distract). See the metrics I use now to spot real SEO wins faster—without obsessing over daily positions.
Stop Paying for Ahrefs: Cheaper Workflow That Works
Ditch Ahrefs without losing rankings. A cheaper, proven SEO workflow: keyword research, content gaps, links & reporting—tool stack included.
My 7-Tool AI SEO Stack for New Sites (2026)
Launching a new site? Here’s my lean 7-tool AI SEO stack for 2026—what I actually use to find keywords, ship content, and rank faster.
YouTube Keyword Research Without vidIQ: A Practical Method
Skip vidIQ. Use YouTube autosuggest + filters to find low-competition keywords and video ideas—fast, practical, repeatable.





