i would rather work with a limited number of free tools nd get to know them well rather than moving around from one tool to another. apart from the tools that u are currently working with i usually go to pagespeed insights for problems in terms of performance nd make use of some browser pluggins for title tags, heading tags nd meta tags.
Instead of wasting time searching for tools, it would be better if I spent time learning about data interpretation. tools such as GSC, trends, pagesped Insights, and even manual SERP analysis will help in understanding keyword research, intent nd technology.
Thanks for the advice! I have one question: when practicing on my own website, should I focus on publishing content first or learning keyword research before writing articles?
Learn by optimizing a real website and use free tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and Google Trends daily.
One method of learning SEO that i believe to be under valued is dissecting successful websites within your market niche. Instead of looking solely at the keyword use and analytics of these websites, take into account their content architiecture, user experience, and how they approaches the topics that they write about. with consistent practice, this will give you an SEO mindset that no software can teaches you at all.
Google Search Console and Google Trends are great tools to start with. I would also recommend trying Google Analytics, Keyword Planner, PageSpeed Insights and Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free).
Start with simple keyword research first so you know what people are searching for, then create content around those keywords. As you publish more articles, you'll learn what works by checking the results in Google Search Console and improving your content over time.
Start with the basics like keyword research, on-page SEO, and Search Console. I also use Google Analytics, Google Keyword Planner, and Bing Webmaster Tools since they are free and provide valuable insights. The best way to learn is by practicing on your own website.
