Can I use Ahrefs for free?
Itโs a common question. They used to offer a $7 trial for 7 days. Those days are long gone.
But thereโs an alternative.
Two in fact.
You can find it here: https://ahrefs.com/free-seo-tools
My favorite free tools are: website authority, backlinks, and broken links.
You can get the most out of these by copying the data straight to a google sheet.
The worthy mention is Sasha’s approach using a bookmarklet.
To do this, copy and paste the URL into a new bookmark’s URL field.
1. Once the links appear, click the bookmark.
2. The program will copy the clean data to the clipboard.
3. Paste into Sheets
This simple bookmarklet lets you transfer data to a spreadsheet, streamlining the process.
Ahrefs offers a free tool called Ahrefs Webmaster Tools. It also offers a WordPress plugin useful for auditing your site.
The free version of Ahrefs is a lite variant of the full tool.
You sign up and link it to your Google Search Console data.
AWT lets you see Domain Rating (DR), backlinks, traffic, and keywords.
It’s awesome to optimize your own site. But it doesn’t let you check competitors’ data or do keyword research.
Use Query Hunter to optimize that content. You can also see what keywords have a featured snippet to optimize to win those.
Use data-driven link building techniques to boost keyword rankings.
Target keywords in the top 10.
The free version of Ahrefs has its limitations. However, it still offers valuable insights, especially for those new to SEO.
For more extensive features, consider upgrading or exploring alternatives like SEMrush.
Remember, consistent monitoring and strategic improvements are key to SEO success.
Happy optimizing!