Most Useful SEO Tools

[bdorland]

For all you SEOs out there, what would you all consider to be your most useful tools? These could be websites (essential bookmarks), browser toolbars, software programs, plugins, etc.

I ask because I assume most of you have your computers tricked out with your ideal software setup to provide the most effective and efficient means of doing your job. I'm always looking to improve efficiency so that I can spend more time with my family, get more sleep, exercise, yada yada...

I'll go ahead and seed the list:

• SEO Software: WebCEO

• Google Webmaster Central

• Google Analytics

• Google Alerts

• Google Toolbar

• Yahoo Site Explorer

• Google Sitemap Generator (dreamweaver plugin)

I'd love to hear more!

[Logan]

• Xenu's Link Sleuth

[cpr]

Great post!

I've used seocentro.com and am happy with the free tools and information available there. I also like the seoquake plugin for firefox.

That and also yellowpipe linx viewer.

[jayrobinson15]

Google Analytics is still one of the coolest, and most beneficial free SEO tools available. The Google Toolbar is pretty good too.

[Baselux]

Most of the tools of google are very helpful for me.

[WebBizIdeas.com]

Hi,

From SEOBook.com:

1. SEO Book Keyword Suggestion
2. SEO for Firefox - learn it | Love it
3. Rank Checker - Import a list of keywords, find out where they rank in Google, Yahoo, MSN.
4. Back Link Analyzer Link - Find your competitors links

From SEOChat.com
5. Keyword Difficulty Check -Find keywords that have the least competition

Others:

6. Compete.com
7. Quantcast.com
8. Alexa.com

Jeff

[telemarketing65]

google webmaster central got me a bit confused

[bdorland]

Google Webmaster Central is the main portal for tools that Google offers for webmasters that are trying to submit their sites to google, improve traffic, learn about SEO, get help, etc.

You'd go here and login to manage your site verifications, sitemaps, check index stats, etc.

[Si.mcmanus]

redirect checkers.

Our local NZ gurus are searchmasters.co.nz and there's one on their site, but you can find them in many places. A simple, quick-result tool for bridging the SEO - developer gap, demonstrating that web designers are commonly dropping the SEO ball.

I also like Google Webmaster tools, toolbar, they're still the best place to start.

What's the best firefox plugin for SEOs? Anyone seen a definitive comparison?

[seg_cost]

I use seochat.com tools for all my SEO needs...