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    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

    Semrush

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ASemrush is a relatively popular search engine optimization tool set from the company of the same name based in Pennsylvania and founded in 2008. Largely the platforms relies on competitive intelligence, and features SEO staples like backlink checking, keyword analysis to refine SEO and PPC campaigning and locate low-cost / high-yield keywords, analysis of competitors who co-occupy desired ad and listing spaces, domain vs. domain analysis, as well as site audit and domain tracking. Semrush can…

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    Pricing
    MatrixSemrush
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Pro
    $139.95
    per month
    Guru
    $249.95
    per month
    Business
    $499.95
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MatrixSemrush
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—17% discount for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    MatrixSemrush
    Considered Both Products
    Insequent, Inc
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    Semrush
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    94 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    105 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    94 Answers
    Features
    MatrixSemrush
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Matrix and Semrush
    Feature
    Matrix
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Semrush
    7.9
    152 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Keyword analysis10.01 Ratings8.7152 Ratings
    Competitive analysis10.01 Ratings8.6147 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics10.01 Ratings8.0148 Ratings
    Site recommendations10.01 Ratings7.3137 Ratings
    Task management10.01 Ratings7.090 Ratings
    Backlink management00 Ratings8.2145 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking00 Ratings8.2148 Ratings
    Page grader00 Ratings7.0127 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Matrix and Semrush
    Feature
    Matrix
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Semrush
    8.1
    138 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Local SEO5.01 Ratings8.3126 Ratings
    Social SEO10.02 Ratings8.0104 Ratings
    Mobile SEO10.02 Ratings7.7111 Ratings
    Global SEO00 Ratings8.3112 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Matrix and Semrush
    Feature
    Matrix
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Semrush
    8.7
    123 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Multi-domain support10.02 Ratings8.3113 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools10.01 Ratings9.0117 Ratings
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    MatrixSemrush
    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
    MatrixSemrush
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (152 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    7.8
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
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    9.9
    (17 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MatrixSemrush
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Semrush
    This is suited to plan for keywords in a single market, but it struggles when you need to consolidate several markets. It is well-suited to discover new keywords directly related to the ones being used currently to expand the content the company is creating to get better results.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Insequent, Inc
    • Site that is mobile friendly
    • Website integrated into Google platform for ads.
    • SEO dashboard is easy to use.
    Incentivized
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    Semrush
    • Great visuals for keyword position tracking, love that you can see the page that is ranking
    • Enjoyed the auto-generated reporting feature (specifically in the context of keyword position tracking)
    • Shows many different and useful views for competitive research
    • Great templated keyword research tools for those who are not as hands-on with SEO
    • I LOVE the Keyword Magic Tool for honing in on longtail, high-opportunity keywords
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    Cons
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Semrush
    • Extra seats can be expensive, as [an] agency with multiple team members this can be frustrating
    • Backlink data is not great, misses out a lot of backlinks (better off using a specialist backlink tool like Link research tools LRT)
    • Tracking multiple keywords, across multiple clients can be costly
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Semrush
    I [previously] used Semrush for many years and I cannot find any other tool being so complete and easy to use.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Semrush
    The interface is a little less intuitive than it could be. The data is often available but filtering and manipulating the data can be a little difficult at times. Expanded comparisons would be helpful since most of the time seeing more than a few competitors at a time allows for a better sense of how to forecast.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Semrush
    Semrush available when you need it!
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    Performance
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Semrush
    SemRush performs well with few errors!
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    Support Rating
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Semrush
    I'm in a FB group for Semrush paid users and it amazing! They are fast to respond, take suggestions and help with questions. I have not felt alone in using this product at all. Highly recommend their support team. When I had an issue I can jump into the group and they will help get me the right person to help or even tag their programmers to look at something that is going on. Love the group!
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    Implementation Rating
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Semrush
    I did it by myself and do not have a comment!
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    Alternatives Considered
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Semrush
    We have used both Ahrefs and Semrush extensively at our agency and Semrush remains the tool of choice. We find that Semrush has the largest selection of tools & features to use, with the highest accuracy, and provides top-tier analysis recommendations. It's really is the ultimate all-in-one tool when comparing other performance measurement tools in the digital marketing space.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Semrush
    Semrush is flexible and scalable software which can be deployed across multiple departments and sites as needed.
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    Return on Investment
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Semrush
    • Using Semrush on behalf of our clients, we have seen some impressive growth in organic visibility, traffic, conversion and revenue, across multiple industries.
    • The site checks available with Semrush have helped us to pitch and sell our services, securing new clients.
    Incentivized
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