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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

    SurferSEO

    Score6.1 out of 10
    N/ASurferSEO, from Polish company Surfer, is presented as a modern tool for SEOs and marketers for efficient and comprehensive on-page SEO optimization.N/A
    Pricing
    MatrixSurferSEO
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MatrixSurferSEO
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    MatrixSurferSEO
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Matrix and SurferSEO
    Feature
    Matrix
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    SurferSEO
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Keyword analysis10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Competitive analysis10.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Site recommendations10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task management10.01 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Page grader00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Matrix and SurferSEO
    Feature
    Matrix
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SurferSEO
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Local SEO5.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Social SEO10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile SEO10.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Global SEO00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Matrix and SurferSEO
    Feature
    Matrix
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SurferSEO
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Multi-domain support10.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    MatrixSurferSEO
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    Nozzle
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    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
    MatrixSurferSEO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MatrixSurferSEO
    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.
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    Surfer
    Surfer is well suited for:
    • Creating (and resisting) articles and web pages to increase their SEO relevancy for a keyword.
    • To identify NLP terms and the frequency of terms to be added to the page
    • To find internal linking opportunities
    • To plan pillar pages/topic clusters
    Surfer is not a tool for
    • Technical SEO
    • Crawl Audits
    • Serp / Keyword Tracking
    • Project Management
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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.
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    Surfer
    • Analysis for on-page ranking factors
    • Competition analytics
    • NLP Analysis for webpage content
    • Content SEO scoring
    • Content editor with details about what to rank for
    • Plugin that helps with search data on Google
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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.
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    Surfer
    • Can improve their algorithm to serve better for technical articles
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    Usability
    Insequent, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Surfer
    Because, I've been using this tool since many years and I haven't looked for any other tool when it comes to content optimization
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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.
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    Surfer
    Semrush's content and page optimisation tool is quite poor; it's not in the same bracket as Surfer. Frase is a good alternative from a cost perspective (if not paying the AI writing functions), it's cheaper, and Frase's keyword/topic heatmaps are quite unique. Sufer has a better UI and a shorter learning curve. It has an advantage in that it offers internal linking recommendations, which Frase lacks. Surfer also has limited competitor analysis (backlinks and page speed), which Frase does not. Both tools allow you to choose the number of competitors on the SERPS
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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.
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    Surfer
    • SuferSEO has helped us rank in the top 10 for results that are over 1M in search volume
    • SurferSEO gives our team the ability to rank quicker than without the tool
    • SurferSEO helps us close prospects by showing them the depth of our analysis and knowledge.
    • SurferSEO makes our agency look and feel like a professional that knows what they are doing
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