Tools We'll Need to Build and Rank
Here's a Comprehensive List of Software Tools That We Recommend
Utility Tools
FileZilla
Free FTP tool.
Notepad ++
Free Text Editor. Mac Users use Brackets.
MySQL Workbench
Free Database Editor. (Optional)
Zapier
Free automation tool. You'll LOVE it.
Joomla Extensions & Tools
JoomShaper
Page Builder and Templates for Joomla.
RSJoomla
Multiple components we'll use in Joomla.
HikaShop
Great E-Commerce Component for Joomla.
Invoice Manager
Manage Your Invoices in Joomla.
AllVideos
Easily embed YouTube/Vimeo in Joomla.
Akeeba Backup
Easily backup or migrate Joomla sites.
Image Recycle
Image Compression and Optimization for Joomla
JCH Optimize
Caching, Compression, Optimization, and more.
Google Tag Manager
Easily install GTM in Joomla.
SEO Tools
SEMrush
Industry leading all-in-one marketing toolkit.
Surfer SEO
Awesome SEO content and research tool.
Screaming Frog
Free Technical SEO tool with paid options.
Local Viking
Awesome Local SEO software suite.
BrightLocal SEO Toolkit
Single dash to monitor, audit, and improve local SEO.
LongTail Pro
Easily find cost-effective longtail keywords.
Fat Joe - Backlinks
Get quality backlinks to help rank.
Schema Markup Generator
Free schema markup generator.
GeoSetter
We'll use this free tool to geo-tag images.
5 Minute Keywords
Awesome resource for keywords and locations.
UberSuggest
Great keyword suggestion tool.
Site Liner
Check your site for duplicate content.
Open Link Profiler
Analyze the links of any website for free!
SEO Profiler
Full scale SEO solutions. Very Powerful.
Serped Net
Suite of professional tools for serious SEOs.
SEO Snapshot
White Labeled SEO reports for sales & research.
SEO Training
Surfer SEO - Basic
Excellent free course for beginner SEO.
Surfer SEO - Advanced
Excellent free course for Advanced SEO.
Local SEO Guide
The most comprehensive Local SEO guide available.
Screaming Frog
Tutorials for using their free technical SEO tool.
SEMrush SEO Fundamentals
Free and in-depth basic SEO course.
SEMrush Academy
Free Online Digital Marketing Courses and Exams.
SEMrush Keyword Research
Free, in-depth course on Keyword Research.
SEO Outsource Options
Web20Ranker
Local SEO white label provider.
SEO Reseller
Professional SEO Services at Wholesale Prices.
White Label SEO Firm
Great for Local SEO in competitive niches.
BrightLocal
Awesome Local SEO tools and white label work.
SEO Content Hero
SEO optimized content, written by pros.
Super Spun Articles
Create hundreds of city pages from one article.
PPC Training
Google Digital Garage
Incredible, FREE resource for online marketing.
Facebook Blueprint
FREE Facebook Ads course by Facebook.
FB Marketing School
Former FB Employee has great ads training.
Free FB Ads Course
Free FB Ads Course with Khalid Hamadeh.
Google Properties
Google My Business
Google Business Listing - REQUIRED.
Google Analytics
See a ton of information about your visitors and traffic.
Google Webmaster Tools
Suite of tools we'll use for Google SEO.
Google Developer Console
Developer Console for Google.
Google Page Inspector
This helps get your page indexed by Google quicker.
Google Trends
See if your keywords are trending over time.
Google Ad Account
Ads Console - needed for Remarketing Tag.
Google Keyword Planner
Research competiveness and CPC.
Google My Client Center
Control multiple clients' ads from this console.
Bing Properties
Bing Webmaster Tools
Bing's Webmaster Tools for SEO.
Bing Ads Account
Advertise on the Bing Network.
Bing SEO Analyzer
SEO analyzing tool for Bing.
Bing Keyword Tool
Research the CPC of keywords.
Google Chrome Extensions
GMB Spy
See competitors GMB Categories.
Surfer SEO Extension
Keyword research extension for volume and CPC.
Google Tag Assistant
See tags on other sites as well as your own.
Facebook Pixel Helper
See Facebook pixels on any website.
FatRank
Check page rankings for any term.
ColorZilla
Find the hex code for any color on the page.
GatherUp Link Gen
Generate links directly to GMB reviews or locations.
KeySearch Checker
Check the keyword difficulty for search terms.
Chatbot Resources
ConversioBot
Best value on-page chatbot that we recommend.
ManyChat
The most popular chatbot builder in the world.
CleverMessenger
Newer chatbot with an awesome user interface and features.
Lead-Gen Resources
Group Leads
Convert FB Group members into leads.
Snovio
Find and contact leads anywhere!
d7 Lead Finder
One of the most widely used lead-gen tools.
Miscellaneous Resources
Web Hosting
Ninja Website Hosting.
ClickUp
Awesome tool for Project Management!
LastPass
Share passwords without exposing them.
SmartLook
See the entire session of your visitors!
Calendly
Automate scheduling with a single click.
Story Blocks
Stock images and video.
CallRail
Local phone numbers for call tracking.
AdSpy Ninja
Steal your competitors best ad ideas.
Woodpecker
Automate your email outreach.
Mockaroo
Get sample data for your demonstrations.
Mail Tester
Make sure your email lands in the inbox!
Fake Person
Great for images of testimonials or close face shots.
Connectio
Automate Facebook Ad Campaigns
PressPlay
Great, advanced on-page Video Player.
PLR KickStart
Sell Ready-for-Market Courses / Products.