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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BuzzStream

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ABuzzstream is the eponymous SEO and influencer marketing platform from the Austin-based company of the same name.N/A

    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…

    $39

    per month

    Pricing
    BuzzStreamWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Small Business
    $39.00
    per month
    Specialist
    $49.00
    per month
    Agency
    $59.00
    per month
    Enterprise
    $149.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BuzzStreamWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Save ~20% by paying for your subscription in full with our yearly billing option.
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    Features
    BuzzStreamWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of BuzzStream and Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    Feature
    BuzzStream
    8.1
    17 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    -
    Ratings
    Keyword analysis9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Backlink management9.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page grader9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitive analysis7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site recommendations8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task management8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of BuzzStream and Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    Feature
    BuzzStream
    8.5
    6 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    -
    Ratings
    Local SEO7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social SEO9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile SEO9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global SEO9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of BuzzStream and Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    Feature
    BuzzStream
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Whitespark Local Citation Finder
    -
    Ratings
    Multi-domain support8.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    BuzzStreamWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (18 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BuzzStreamWhitespark Local Citation Finder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BuzzStream
    BuzzStream works for anyone that is working in the SEO field! It has literally saved me hours of time and is my go-to tool for all link building needs. The speed that I'm able to research a site, save the key information and launch a pre-crafted email is head spinning (In a good way)! This is one of the SEO tools that I can't live without--it makes link building and link tracking a whole lot easier. BuzzStream likely wouldn't be a good fit for anyone that isn't particularly working in the SEO field. I can't imagine this would replace a dedicated email tracking system or be used to send email drips.
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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
    BuzzStream
    • Communication Organization: It provides a simple communication format for even the most novice of users to understand. All messages are kept in nice order, even placed in folders if needed, to alleviate the pain of losing messages in normal email.
    • Locating Contact Information: I love that BuzzStream aids in finding additional contact information for people. From social accounts to other emails, we can make sure we reach out to people via the correct channels.
    • Building a Consistent Voice: BuzzStream allows you to save templates that have worked or failed when conducting outreach. These templates can have autofill parameters added to them and are accessible to all users.
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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
    BuzzStream
    • The search function needs to be more accurate in returning results when searching for existing prospects the platform only display exact match results - www.websitename.com vs websitename.com. In reality, the two websites are the same prospects.
    • Customer service assistance needs to be more instantaneous when seeking out help a response can take up to 24 hours.
    • Importing large CSV files of websites takes time as well.
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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
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    Usability
    BuzzStream
    Buzzstream is great to help identify sites to get links from, and it makes this process so efficient, easy and personal to all, the ones who are using it and the ones that are receiving. Flawless navigation, good outlook, 10/10!
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    Whitespark
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    BuzzStream
    Support is one of the best aspects of BuzzStream. I know their support team is small and somehow they are able to get back to us right away in a super helpful, friendly fashion. I've had many questions - sometimes they release a new feature, sometimes a feature isn't working correctly and they are quick to answer but also help explain it in a way that makes sense.
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    Whitespark
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    BuzzStream
    BuzzStream stacks up quite well compared to its competitors. In particular, Hootsuite and HubSpot. BuzzStream has many of the same capabilities that its competitors do, at a fraction of the cost. We selected BuzzStream because it had a fairly flexible contract, and it was sufficient for our needs. It was a good intermediate-level tool.
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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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    Return on Investment
    BuzzStream
    • It's had a positive impact in keeping our entire agency organized. Especially when employees leave, all of their communication is in one place, so it's pretty easy to have someone take over the process.
    • You can test different messaging for prospects and then determine the most successful.
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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.