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    BuzzSumo

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/ABuzzSumo is an influencer marketing platform focused on influencer location, author reports, content analysis for locating trends, and domain comparisons, useful for competitor analysis. The analysis engine is intentioned to track and optimize content marketing efforts. BuzzSumo was acquired by Brandwatch, which is now a Cision company (acquired February 2021).

    $159

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    Google Search Console

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Search Console is a search engine optimization software solution offered by Google.N/A
    Pricing
    BuzzSumoGoogle Search Console
    Editions & Modules
    Content Creation
    $199
    per month
    PR & Comms
    $299
    per month
    Suite
    $499
    per month
    Enterprise
    $999
    per month
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    BuzzSumoGoogle Search Console
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    BuzzSumoGoogle Search Console
    Considered Both Products
    Cision
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    Google
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
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    96%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
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    96%
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
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    Features
    BuzzSumoGoogle Search Console
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of BuzzSumo and Google Search Console
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    BuzzSumo
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    Ratings
    Google Search Console
    4.7
    56 Ratings
    48% below category average
    Keyword analysis00 Ratings7.548 Ratings
    Backlink management00 Ratings6.244 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking00 Ratings6.346 Ratings
    Page grader00 Ratings2.933 Ratings
    Competitive analysis00 Ratings1.218 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics00 Ratings7.848 Ratings
    Site recommendations00 Ratings4.744 Ratings
    Task management00 Ratings1.019 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of BuzzSumo and Google Search Console
    Feature
    BuzzSumo
    -
    Ratings
    Google Search Console
    7.2
    53 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Local SEO00 Ratings6.337 Ratings
    Social SEO00 Ratings8.019 Ratings
    Mobile SEO00 Ratings7.349 Ratings
    Global SEO00 Ratings7.443 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of BuzzSumo and Google Search Console
    Feature
    BuzzSumo
    -
    Ratings
    Google Search Console
    8.0
    53 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Multi-domain support00 Ratings7.947 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools00 Ratings8.150 Ratings
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    Score5 out of 10
    Serpstat
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cision Communications Cloud
    Score8 out of 10
    Yoast
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Meltwater
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Google Trends
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    BuzzSumoGoogle Search Console
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (34 ratings)
    9.5
    (56 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.8
    (8 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.4
    (7 ratings)
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BuzzSumoGoogle Search Console
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cision
    Pros
    • The real-time data unmatched and Buzzsumo is continually improving their tools and dashboards every year (we've noticed that their team listens to suggestions and often implements new features based on how our industry is evolving).
    Cons
    • The price is a little steep for us. We are a small advertising agency and have a lot of tools to consider to improve our efficiency. We just wish it was a little less expensive.
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    Google
    It's suited for all use cases, but for big companies, the data might be crippling, so an add-on tool to analyse the data would be a good companion for GSC to solve this issue. Therefore, I think it's suited for any use case with some add-ons and companions needed for analysis.
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    Pros
    Cision
    • Monitors for client PR placements and notifies via email and Slack alerts
    • Helps us research potential journalists writing about the topics relevant to our clients
    • Displays trending web and social content clearly with relevant metrics
    • Allows us to view what's working for our clients' competitors in the media
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    Google
    • Google Search Console insights is a great feature which provides an overview of my top content, how my new content is performing, etc.
    • It gives detailed information around backlinks - who is linking to us, how many backlinks do we have, how is the internal linking within the website, etc.
    • I like the graph feature that shows how the website is performing overall in one month, three months etc. Seeing the graph can help us understand whether it is trending upward or downward and we can shift strategies accordingly.
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    Cons
    Cision
    • Although I think it's hard, I'd like to see it being used for other mediums as well such as Twitch, etc.
    • It could have better backlink data to include more backlinks that each content piece has.
    • One or two more pricing tiers might work.
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    Google
    • It can be a little difficult to navigate
    • More training resources would be an asset. A beginner is given the power to completely destroy a sites search results at the push of a button. Likewise it is a powerful tool to enhance search results also.
    • An option to take care of multiple versions of the same site simultaneously would be helpful. An option to use the same validation script across all versions and administer them simultaneously would be a time save (i.e. non-www, www, http://, and https:// versions of the same site).
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    Usability
    Cision
    The interface is a little clunky for me, especially on mobile. However, the directions are clear and it didn't take long for me to figure out how to use it. I just wish that things were a little more streamlined.
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    Google
    It's easy to use, but some features are lacking a clear explanation. Somethings don't always match up. For example, the Core Web Vitals often doesn't match what you would see in the Chrome Lighthouse report or the Google Page Speed Insights tool. The tool itself is a little too basic and has to be used alongside other SEO tools and other Google properties such as Analytics
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    Support Rating
    Cision
    The support we have received over the years has been wonderful. They have definitely demonstrated excellent customer service. We find the chat support to be the quickest and most useful for the day-to-day questions. A rep always responds very timely, answers our questions, and sends a follow-up to ensure we're maintaining success
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    Google
    As it is a free tool, you mainly have to rely on their knowledge base and forums. Google has provided in-depth guides and KB for every function of the search console. So, you can refer to it in case of any problem. You can also ask questions on their forums but direct support is not available.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cision
    Buffer is a tool that can be very useful for certain uses of Twitter, but in reality, it is very limited when you want to demand a little more. The pros actually weigh a lot, but the serious limitations in several regards do not allow us to give it a higher mark.
    I consider that Buffer is a very useful tool that allows you to have an active presence on social networks without having to be glued to them all day. There are others, among which Hootsuite stands out.
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    Google
    SEMRush is a supplementary tool we use to provide competitive analysis. While it does, or should, provide the same data that Search Console does, but I only fully trust Search Console when it comes to basic performance in Google for the sites we develop and own. SEMRush, and other products like it, does provide much more in-depth insights that can help drive business decisions, including site performance on other search engines, along putting organic and paid search performance in one spot. However, SEMRush costs money while Search Console is free.
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    Return on Investment
    Cision
    • It has had a positive return as it has allowed us to create better content and gain popularity online.
    • Though the cost is relatively high in my opinion, it has allowed us to make better organic content than we would have paid this cost on ads.
    • Helps us find influencers for campaigns.
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    Google
    • Given that this is a free tool, the return on investment has been particularly high - we've identified and addressed a few site issues that could have meant a reduction in search traffic.
    • Our organic search traffic has been on the rise in part due to the insights gained from the search traffic analytics provided within the console.
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