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    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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    Whitespark Local Citation Finder

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe Local Citation Finder is a local SEO tools for tracking the performance of a business’s online citations. It reveals what listings competitors have that the business is missing, uncovers new opportunities, and helps users take control of citations. The Local Citation Finder aims tomake it easy to manage and grow citations, which the vendor states builds authority, establishes trust, and improves an online presence. Find and track all citations. Identify the…

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    Pricing
    SemrushWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Editions & Modules
    Pro
    $139.95
    per month
    Guru
    $249.95
    per month
    Business
    $499.95
    per month
    Small Business
    $39.00
    per month
    Specialist
    $49.00
    per month
    Agency
    $59.00
    per month
    Enterprise
    $149.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SemrushWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details17% discount for annual pricing.Save ~20% by paying for your subscription in full with our yearly billing option.
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    Community Pulse
    SemrushWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Considered Both Products
    Semrush
    Chose Semrush
    In general SEMRush is a great value compared to most of these tools, particularly the very expensive "enterprise" tools.
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    Whitespark
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    105 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    SemrushWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Semrush and Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    Feature
    Semrush
    7.9
    152 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Whitespark Local Citation Finder
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    Ratings
    Keyword analysis8.7152 Ratings00 Ratings
    Backlink management8.2145 Ratings00 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking8.2148 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page grader7.0127 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitive analysis8.6147 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics8.0148 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site recommendations7.3137 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task management7.090 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Semrush and Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    Feature
    Semrush
    8.1
    138 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Whitespark Local Citation Finder
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    Ratings
    Local SEO8.3126 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social SEO8.0104 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile SEO7.7111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global SEO8.3112 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Semrush and Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    Feature
    Semrush
    8.7
    123 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Whitespark Local Citation Finder
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    Multi-domain support8.3113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools9.0117 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    Nozzle
    Score10 out of 10
    Google Business Profile
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Advanced Web Ranking
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Google Business Profile
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Search Console
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SemrushWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (152 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (8 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.9
    (17 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    SemrushWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Whitespark
    We have a client base within our organization of about ~5,000, so it can be difficult to keep track of all of their marketing status/standings. The Whitespark Local Citation Finder removes the aspect of human error and ensures that we are providing fast, reliable results for thousands of our clients. Being able to see our competitor's citation summary is a large advantage, not other products such as this provides.
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    Pros
    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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    Whitespark
    • The information within the finder is very accurate, which eliminates us having to dig through the internet for citations.
    • The reports are automated for you, so there's no extra work on the user's end.
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    Cons
    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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    Whitespark
    • One small improvement I'd recommend is creating the ability to connect to 3rd party platforms, such as Google Data Studio
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Whitespark
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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.
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    Whitespark
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    Reliability and Availability
    Semrush
    Semrush available when you need it!
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    Whitespark
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    Performance
    Semrush
    SemRush performs well with few errors!
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    Whitespark
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    Support Rating
    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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    Whitespark
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    Implementation Rating
    Semrush
    I did it by myself and do not have a comment!
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    Whitespark
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    Alternatives Considered
    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.
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    Whitespark
    We have used BrightLocal in the past, which was a great platform. The biggest difference between Whitespark and BrightLocal is its usability. BrightLocal can be difficult to navigate, while Whitespark is much more straightforward and easily navigatable. Within our large organization, we also use the Whitespark Rank Tracker, so being able to utilize multiple Whitespark products streamlines a lot of our processes.
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    Scalability
    Semrush
    Semrush is flexible and scalable software which can be deployed across multiple departments and sites as needed.
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    Whitespark
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    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.
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    Whitespark
    • The positive ROI has been seen through our client's renewal %. Since we are able to provide accurate reporting, they trust the work that is presented to them more than not.
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    ScreenShots

    Whitespark Local Citation Finder Screenshots

    Screenshot of Campaign Overview - Set up a campaign for each of your business locations to track your citations across the web, see which competitors rank for your target keywords, and discover new citation opportunities.Screenshot of Campaign Setup - Quickly set your business up, add your top 5 most important keywords, and unleash the power of the Local Citation Finder.Screenshot of Opportunities - The Local Citation Finder identifies all the citations for your top ranked competition and compares them against the citations you already have to reveal the exact citation opportunities you’re missing out on. A single search uncovers hundreds of opportunities that you can get to improve your local search rankings.Screenshot of Filters (Verified Listing Submission) - Results are automatically sorted by “submittability”, so you can go straight to the sites that will let you quickly and easily submit your business to get a new citation and link for your business.Screenshot of Competitor Comparison - See  who are your top competitors, and uncover new listing opportunities. Add more competitors, filter results by a specific keyword, or export your data to CSV or PDF.