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    Google Trends

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Trends is a search engine optimization software solution offered by .N/A

    Matrix

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMatrix is the Enterprise or Agency level search engine optimization platform formerly developed and owned by Barcelona based company Intelligent SEO which was recently (Jan. 2014) acquired by American company Insequent, Inc to expand their offerings. Matrix presents the full panoply of SEO features, like search ranking and tracking, keyword and backlink monitoring and suggestions, site audit, competitor tracking and head-to-head comparison with the home team, also a landing page generator, and…N/A
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    Google TrendsMatrix
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Google TrendsMatrix
    Considered Both Products
    Google
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    Insequent, Inc
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
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    Features
    Google TrendsMatrix
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Google Trends and Matrix
    Feature
    Google Trends
    8.4
    33 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Matrix
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Keyword analysis10.031 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Backlink management4.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking10.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page grader10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitive analysis9.019 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics7.07 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Site recommendations10.08 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Task management6.24 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Google Trends and Matrix
    Feature
    Google Trends
    10.0
    23 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Matrix
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Local SEO10.020 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Social SEO10.014 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Mobile SEO10.015 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Global SEO10.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Google Trends and Matrix
    Feature
    Google Trends
    3.7
    10 Ratings
    78% below category average
    Matrix
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Multi-domain support5.84 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools1.610 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    Nozzle
    Score10 out of 10
    Nozzle
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Advanced Web Ranking
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Advanced Web Ranking
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Search Console
    Score9 out of 10
    Google Search Console
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google TrendsMatrix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (33 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    6.4
    (6 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Google TrendsMatrix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    Google Trends is appropriate in so many scenarios, but I definitely suggest it for content ideas and inspiration. Many people utilize it after already writing their content to add in popular phrases or words, but that is not enough. The platform should be used prior and during the content creation process so that you can use the data to see what your audience/customers are interested in at the moment and create the content based on their interests. It can help, but I find it much less appropriate to use it after your article, eBook, etc. is already written. Maximize on this useful tool by ensuring the topic you're writing about is relevant in the first place before simply adding in popular keywords. An article that's written based on what's trending will be far more successful than an article that solely has popular phrases added to it.
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    Insequent, Inc
    I think that Matrix is a fairly good CRM tool for sales organizations to utilize to manage account lists and track progress to budget. Managers can encourage sales folks by utilizing the reports to track progress from current year to previous years, and see what changes need to be made. I don't feel like relying completely on the integration of other systems to give you a fail proof look at where you are to budget is a great idea with this software, but for a basic CRM tool, it does the trick.
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    Pros
    Google
    • Google Trends shows me geographic locations where a particular topic may be useful for advertising.
    • Google Trends allows me to drill down into those locations to metro and city levels where I can focus on exactly what local business clients need to know.
    • Google Trends allows me to identify and qualify search terms that my client's need to optimize their websites and social media content for.
    • Google Trends shows me what people are talking about in a specific location over a specific period of time. This is a great way to know what I should be posting on social media.
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    Insequent, Inc
    • Site that is mobile friendly
    • Website integrated into Google platform for ads.
    • SEO dashboard is easy to use.
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    Cons
    Google
    • Top charts: would be nice to include top charts for the current month.
    • Explainers: would be good to have some information buttons next to graphics and charts to show in depth what criteria go into making those charts.
    • More images: would be interesting to see trending image searches.
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    Insequent, Inc
    • I do think that completeness in which it integrates data from our traffic and order entry system could improve some. We have found instances where data isn't cleanly input and requires some manual clean up on the backside.
    • While the system itself is pretty user-friendly, sometimes the system itself seems a bit slow. For AE's whose time is rather valuable, this I know they find annoying at times.
    • Since I have the ability to see everyone's data and not just one AE's, I would like the managerial functionality a bit more comprehensive. Some of the reports are a bit cumbersome.
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    Usability
    Google
    Google Trends is very easy to use. you just search for a certain keyword or phrase, and it tells you how often that keyword or phrase is searched, where in the world it is searched, and over the last decade, how often it is per year.
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    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Google
    I haven't needed to use any support for Google Trends. However, I've used Google's support in general and it's a hit or miss. Usually, there's a long wait or they don't understand my problem. They are the only ones that can help, so sometimes I feel stuck. They prioritize paying customers for sure.
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    Insequent, Inc
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Overall I think that Ahrefs is a better product when it comes to really drilling down and getting all the data that you need in order to understand a given behavior or problem. Ahrefs is much more powerful in its feature set but does not have the same level of overall data/visual data representation that Google Trends does.
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    Insequent, Inc
    I think they are doing the right things, staying in their lane. I never like it when companies try to be everything to everyone. It dilutes their effectiveness on their core values to me. I want them to drill down and focus on the things they are already doing and keep making them better.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Google Trends has shown me when a keyword is no longer working for my website so that I can adjust the content accordingly.
    • It shows me seasonal differences so I can adjust my PPC budgets to be on pace with the trends.
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    Insequent, Inc
    • I do think that Matrix has had a positive impact of requiring AE's to better manage their own business.
    • Since I don't directly deal with the contractual piece of Matrix, as far as what the actual ROI is, I can't speak to that. But I can say this, our organization has used this for at least the 6 years I've been there. It is used on a national level, so I do believe that it's roll up features are ones that can be utilized through the organization.
    • As far as our overall business objectives in the sales department, it certainly meets the needs of both the management team as well as the sales team to managing clients and annual budgets.
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