Connor Gillivan
SEO expert; 7x Founder (Exit in 2019), Trioseo.com
Connor Gillivan is an experienced entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple businesses to six, seven, and eight figures in annual revenue. He successfully exited FreeUp in 2019 after growing it to $12M+ ARR and a 40+ person team. Today, he manages a portfolio of 10+ B2B companies, focusing on SEO growth (TrioSEO), outsourcing education (Outsource School), and bookkeeping for eCommerce and SaaS businesses (EcomBalance, AccountsBalance). Alongside his business partner, Nathan Hirsch, he creates solutions for common business challenges in hiring, bookkeeping, SEO, and growth. Connor also shares his expertise through SEO consulting and educational content.
Connor's Competitor Analysis
Top 6 Tools I Use for SEO Competitor Analysis.
6 tools
Semrush
Allows you to compare your website with competitors, track their rankings, and analyze their backlinks to uncover opportunities. Rating 5/5
Ahrefs
Ahrefs' extensive backlink database and detailed competitor analysis tools are the best for identifying strengths and weaknesses. Rating 5/5
Moz Pro
Moz Pro's Open Site Explorer allows you to compare link metrics and see how your competitors are performing. Rating 4/5
SpyFu
SpyFu's historical data allows you to see how competitors' strategies have evolved over time. Rating 4/5
BuzzSumo
BuzzSumo is excellent for content analysis and understanding what type of content resonates with your competitors' audience. Rating 4/5
Majestic
Majestic's Trust Flow and Citation Flow metrics are valuable for understanding the quality of competitors' backlinks. Rating 4/5