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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

    Meta Business Manager

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/AMeta Business Manager (formerly Facebook Business Manager, or Pages Manager) is a mobile app that supports management of up to 50 Facebook pages from a smart phone or tablet, allowing social media managers to see activity, post updates, and respond immediately to customers.N/A
    Pricing
    Google Search ConsoleMeta Business Manager
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    Google Search ConsoleMeta Business Manager
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Google
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
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    77%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    83%
    Delivers good value for the price
    19 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    26 Answers
    77%
    Happy with the feature set
    20 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    22 Answers
    76%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    24 Answers
    73%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    Features
    Google Search ConsoleMeta Business Manager
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    4.7
    56 Ratings
    48% below category average
    Meta Business Manager
    -
    Ratings
    Keyword analysis7.548 Ratings00 Ratings
    Backlink management6.344 Ratings00 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking6.346 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page grader2.833 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitive analysis1.218 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics7.848 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site recommendations4.644 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task management1.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    7.2
    53 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Meta Business Manager
    -
    Ratings
    Local SEO6.337 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social SEO8.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile SEO7.349 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global SEO7.443 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    8.0
    53 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Meta Business Manager
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    Ratings
    Multi-domain support7.947 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools8.150 Ratings00 Ratings
    Listening/monitoring
    Comparison of Listening/monitoring features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    -
    Ratings
    Meta Business Manager
    5.7
    44 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Boolean keyword searches00 Ratings5.427 Ratings
    Filtering out noise/spam00 Ratings4.134 Ratings
    Sentiment analysis00 Ratings5.829 Ratings
    Broad channel coverage00 Ratings7.432 Ratings
    Publishing
    Comparison of Publishing features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    -
    Ratings
    Meta Business Manager
    7.0
    60 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Content planning and scheduling00 Ratings7.860 Ratings
    Audience targeting00 Ratings7.957 Ratings
    Content optimization00 Ratings6.855 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings5.645 Ratings
    Engagement
    Comparison of Engagement features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    -
    Ratings
    Meta Business Manager
    7.1
    52 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Automated routing and prioritization00 Ratings7.242 Ratings
    Customer interaction histories00 Ratings7.547 Ratings
    Bulk actions00 Ratings6.734 Ratings
    Marketing
    Comparison of Marketing features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    -
    Ratings
    Meta Business Manager
    7.7
    57 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Lead generation00 Ratings7.748 Ratings
    Content marketing00 Ratings7.752 Ratings
    Paid media management00 Ratings7.949 Ratings
    Campaigns and promotions00 Ratings7.653 Ratings
    Channel coverage/integration
    Comparison of Channel coverage/integration features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    -
    Ratings
    Meta Business Manager
    5.8
    60 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Twitter00 Ratings5.512 Ratings
    Facebook00 Ratings8.359 Ratings
    LinkedIn00 Ratings5.512 Ratings
    Google+00 Ratings5.57 Ratings
    Instagram00 Ratings7.945 Ratings
    Pinterest00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    YouTube00 Ratings6.514 Ratings
    Reporting/analytics
    Comparison of Reporting/analytics features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    -
    Ratings
    Meta Business Manager
    6.9
    58 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Campaign success analytics00 Ratings7.757 Ratings
    Real-time tracking00 Ratings7.353 Ratings
    Competitor analysis00 Ratings5.736 Ratings
    Account management
    Comparison of Account management features of Google Search Console and Meta Business Manager
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    -
    Ratings
    Meta Business Manager
    7.9
    59 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Role-based user permissions & privileges00 Ratings7.656 Ratings
    Mobile access00 Ratings8.356 Ratings
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    Score8.5 out of 10
    Emplifi
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Trends
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google Search ConsoleMeta Business Manager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (56 ratings)
    6.2
    (60 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (8 ratings)
    6.1
    (26 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    6.1
    (14 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google Search ConsoleMeta Business Manager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    Meta Business Manger is well suited for large/medium and small organisations with single or multiple stake holders and products. It works very efficiently. Cases where app events are defined for android and iOS, it work wonders for campaign measurement and campaign level targeting. Meta Business Manager is very appropriate for running financial, educational, real estate, e-commerce related ads. Meta Business Manager is not appropriate if you have are into enterprise sales.
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    Pros
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    • Helps drive more efficient CPCs and CPMs than other social channels
    • Targets users outside of working hours
    • Helps grow Retargeting pools to use on other channels
    • Meta Business Manager's AI does a great job in identifying our ICP based off intent signals
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    Cons
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    • You have to look in multiple places for a full range of analytics
    • The way it handles ad spend can be unpredictable, so if you're on a budget, you have to make sure you're really watching your ad spend
    • For as much as Meta Business Manager pushes stories, reels, etc., the editing tools for this kind of content are limited or nonexistent.
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    Usability
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    The UI is easy and intuitive for any beginner, but it also has a lot of depth for more advanced users. There have been very few cases where I could not do something I wanted to do regarding media buying. However, there are big limitations regarding account management, admin settings, and user appeals.
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    Support Rating
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    Facebook is notoriously difficult to access for help and FBM is no exception. Only the chat feature will get someone in touch with you and then there is very limited help. The most they do is send links from their 'help section' without really offering much help at all. Business owners and directors need a person on the phone that can understand the problem and help fix it, not 'helpful links that have already been tried.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    Facebook is a well-known platform that has to be utilized. It allows us to reach so many new customers and potential patients for our clients. As well as allows us to interact with them consistently and keep them informed or advertise to a new niche of people. The best part about Facebook Business Manager is its usability and reach!
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Meta Platforms Inc
    • Pro: It gives me a central place to manage my Page.
    • Pro: There are a lot of options to take advantage of, like Ads, available, which I hope to use more in the future.
    • Pro: The pixel has allowed me to connect Facebook data with my website, and has been a good referral source.
    • Con: There is so much I don't use because it is so complicated. I know I could get more use of it, but it's not going to happen anytime soon, and probably without help.
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