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Look at DR, backlinks, referring domains, organic keywords, organic traffic. Check their top keywords, content quality, and link sources. Analyze SERPs for your niche, see where they rank, and identify gaps you can exploit. Technical SEO, on-page optimization, and user experience also matter...

From my experience working with local SEO projects, I’d break it down like this: Ahrefs → best for backlink analysis. The database is huge, and I use it mainly for link audits + competitor gap checks. SEMrush → stronger if you want an all-in-one suite (SEO + PPC + site audit). Their keyword...