Surfer

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Cloud-based SEO management & content optimization software

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David
David
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Unlocking Digital Success with SurferSEO - A Game Changer for Keyword Research and AI-Driven...

Reviewed on 15/01/2024

Pros

Being someone who is deeply immersed in the world of digital marketing and content creation, I've had quite a few experiences with SEO tools. But let me tell you, SurferSEO is a total game-changer! It stands out, especially when it comes to keyword research and AI-assisted content creation.

Cons

The AI-generated content was seriously impressive; it totally blew me away! The level of accuracy and creativity was seriously remarkable. I was so captivated by the results that I ended up buying way more credits than I originally planned. I just couldn't resist diving deeper into the AI's capabilities and seeing its brilliance in action.

Response from Surfer

Hi David—thanks for the stellar review! We love to hear that you're a fan of Keyword Research and our AI tools—and we're thrilled to be a part of your SEO journey! If you haven't already, feel free to join our Facebook community for networking, getting Surfer advice, and much more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/seosurfers

Thank you again for your feedback!

samuel
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  • Industry: Apparel & Fashion
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best SEO Software

Reviewed on 25/07/2024

Pros

I really appreciate the keyword optimization features, in Surfer SEO the "insert term" tool that speeds up content creation by suggesting relevant keywords instantly. The real time editing tools give me feedback on how I use keywords and structure my articles to be more SEO friendly. The SERP Analyzer and detailed audit tools also give me insights and practical tips to improve my contents competitiveness. Its user friendly interface caters, to users of all levels of expertise bringing together a variety of SEO tools in one platform that helps boost my websites performance and search engine rankings.

Cons

I find the price of Surfer SEO to be a bit high, for businesses or individuals. It also takes some time to get the hang of it and make the most out of all its features. Even though it's easy to use getting the hang of the tools requires an amount of time and dedication.

Response from Surfer

Hello Samuel,
thank you so much for your detailed feedback!

We're thrilled that you appreciate our keyword optimization and SERP Analyzer and Audit features. And it's fantastic to hear that you find our interface user-friendly and handy for all skill levels.

We hear you on the price point. To help with the cost, we often offer promotions and have several pricing tiers that might better suit different budgets. Please reach out to our support team and we'd be happy to discuss your specific needs and see how we can help make Surfer more accessible for you.

As for the learning curve, we're here to help with resources and support to make that process as smooth as possible. Don't hesitate to contact us through the chat with any question you may have and check our extensive knowledge base and blog full of educational articles.

All the best,
Surfer Team

Daphne
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great SEO Tool

Reviewed on 10/04/2022

Boost of our website visibility

Boost of our website visibility

Pros

Favorite features include content planning, content editor, and content audit

Cons

The keyword research feature is not my favorite, however, the keyword planner makes up for this weakness

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Hands down the best content optimizing tool we use in our agency!

Reviewed on 05/02/2024

Pros

Surfer SEO gives us an easy-to-follow rubric to optimize our SEO scores on our content to match and exceed what the currently top-ranked websites are using. We use this daily with our teams and also has an easy integration with WordPress so we can have our current content analyzed consistently.

Cons

Nothing, great service for any agency that needs content SEO help.

Response from Surfer

Thank you for your feedback—love to hear that we're helping you optimize your SEO scores and that our WordPress plugin is coming in handy! What can we do to earn your 5 stars on ease-of-use and customer support? Thanks!

Tobit
Tobit
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

From a 3-year User

Reviewed on 23/12/2023

Pros

I love how Surfer brings together keyword research, SERP analysis, and competitor research and then presents these features in an intuitive manner inside the content editor; accessible and easy to use for beginners while still with robust enough features for experts.

They also provide some really helpful resources, a certification, and a marketplace for writers to find clients.

Cons

Content Editor and Audit features require credits, which cannot be rolled over and expire on the next billing. Their newly introduced AI editor is also quite pricey.

Trinceton
Trinceton
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Good way to quickly boost SEO

Reviewed on 08/05/2024

Pros

Great for keyword research and suggestions, as well as guiding keyword focus and format while writing content.

Cons

It's easy to oversaturate content with keywords, which can have a negative impact on your SEO performance.

Response from Surfer

Hi Trinceton! Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you're finding new keywords with Surfer.

You're right, overdoing it with keywords can impact SEO performance, which is why we've introduced 2 powerful features for content optimization—Auto-Optimize and Internal Linking! Have you tried them out? Here's a breakdown: https://changelog.surferseo.com

And thanks again for sharing your feedback!

Barak
Barak
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Surfer SEO - surfin' your way to discoverability. All made easy

Reviewed on 08/02/2024

Pros

I LOVE this platform! Every since discovering it I've been using it daily to help identify valuable KW clusters around which to focus our blog topics. Once found, the gen AI outputs way better and more engaging stuff than Chat GPT and the others out there. I can not recommend enough!

Cons

really there's not much I didn't like. Even the customer support is great!

Response from Surfer

Hi Barak! Thank you so much for sharing your love for our support team and our keyword and AI gen features. It means a lot for us to hear that we're helping you take on so many things at once :) Again, thanks for the kind words, and thanks for choosing Surfer!

Yuval
Yuval
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

surfer positive review

Reviewed on 23/12/2023

very good i like to use it good ui and keyword and length suggestions

very good i like to use it good ui and keyword and length suggestions

Pros

the keywords suggestions, the gui, the ai writer

Cons

price

Nathan
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  • Industry: Broadcast Media
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Surfer SEO - Best SEO system for content to rank

Reviewed on 08/05/2024

Pros

The ability to see what words/phrases are needed for a keyword in content creation is paramount to having great SEO for my posts. There is also the "optimize" feature which helps in getting a better SEO score. I have not found anything I dislike about Surfer SEO. The price is right too.

Cons

There is nothing I dislike about Surfer.

Response from Surfer

Hi Nathan! Thank you for your awesome feedback—we're thrilled to hear that you're loving our latest feature, Auto-Optimize! Our team put a lot of work into it, and seeing how much you enjoy it really puts a smile on our faces.

Thanks again for being with Surfer!

Karol
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOOL

Reviewed on 06/01/2024

Pros

A TOOL THAT MAKES IT EASIER TO WRITE CONTENT

Cons

THERE IS NOT THING I DON'T LIKE ABOUT THIS TOOL

Dan
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Amazing content optimisation tool

Reviewed on 13/03/2023

Pros

The content editor is a fantastic product that helps to create first page of SERPs quality content through competitor analysis and suggestions.

Cons

The keyword research tool doesn't do it for me - I find it too restrictive with the way it creates topic clusters that can't be edited.

Tanya
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Good tool for Content that Ranks

Reviewed on 20/12/2023

Our time with Surfer SEO has been great. It's easy to use and helps a lot with creating content and...

Our time with Surfer SEO has been great. It's easy to use and helps a lot with creating content and improving our SEO. The only thing is, organizing stuff could be simpler without folders. But overall, it's made a big difference in how we work online, making things easier and more successful for our team.

Pros

Surfer SEO is great at telling us how to make our content better for search engines. It doesn't just give general advice – it gives us specific tips that really work. Using Surfer SEO has made a big difference in how well our content shows up in search results, helping us stay visible online and create content that people find useful.

Cons

A bit tricky with Surfer SEO is that you can't organize your stuff into folders. Instead, you have to use tags, and when lots of teammates are using it, finding things becomes a bit of a hassle. Folders would make things way easier, helping us keep our work more organized and team-friendly.

Dhes
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

4x my clients traffic through content strategies from Surfer

Reviewed on 13/02/2024

Been great so far, and the team keeps innovating

Been great so far, and the team keeps innovating

Pros

Easy roadmap to clear, predicable SEO wins

Cons

The price can be high for the AI content, but overall the value for money outweighs the costs significantly

Response from Surfer

Hi Dhes! Thank you for your review and your kind words—we're thrilled to be a part of your SEO journey! We're working hard behind the scenes to keep on innovating. Thanks again for being with Surfer!

Alex
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The Ultimate Time-Saver for SEO Professionals

Reviewed on 26/12/2023

Overall, I'm a raving fan as this app has significantly cut down my workflow. Saving me time,...

Overall, I'm a raving fan as this app has significantly cut down my workflow. Saving me time, money, and resources.

Pros

Surfer SEO cuts out the mundane, repetitive tasks it takes for an SEO professional to conduct keyword research, analyze the competition, formulate the proper blog structure for optimal ranking, NLP research, and helps kick start awesome articles with its AI writer.

Cons

I wish there was more bang for the buck when it comes to its AI credits. Other than that, it's worth its weight in gold!

adam
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great for blog post structuring

Reviewed on 28/12/2023

Excellent.
Good value for money and gives me what I need in terms of strategy.

Excellent.
Good value for money and gives me what I need in terms of strategy.

Pros

How it lets you see what to do in order to gain more points per blog post

Cons

Sometimes it goes a little off-piste in terms of the content recognition

Andreas
Andreas
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

The best tool for SEO

Reviewed on 01/05/2023

SurferSEO is a powerful tool that can help improve my website's ranking by optimizing my web pages...

SurferSEO is a powerful tool that can help improve my website's ranking by optimizing my web pages to rank high among search engine results. SurferSEO solves the problem of low ranking by providing a range of features that can help you up my SEO game. Additionally, SurferSEO's Content Audit Tool compares my article with the top-ranking articles and provides suggestions on how to improve my content. By using SurferSEO, I can benefit from higher website traffic and increased online visibility, leading to more business opportunities and growth for my website

Pros

Real insigts into seo optimization along with a editor makes writing high performing content really easy. With their Grow Flow tool its easy to optimize a whole site.

Cons

It's not possible to edit keywords after a content editor has been created, so you have to get it right the first time.

Alex
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A Must-Have Tool for SEOs

Reviewed on 17/05/2023

Pros

All in all, Surfer is easy to use and produces results fast. All articles written or improved with Surfer's Content Editor rank higher. I've been using Surfer for half a year now and I don't regret the investment.

Cons

You can't add tables inside the Content Editor, and this means spending additional time creating them outside the Content Editor.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great SEO tools that is necessary for all serious business owners.

Reviewed on 14/05/2023

Pros

Great software with all the features you need for SEO, easy to use and to manage

Cons

The price, the software is quite expensive and they are planning to raise the price further.

Jimmy Albert
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

It Hands Down Works!

Reviewed on 31/03/2023

Great!

Great!

Pros

More than anything else, I love how our blog posts have started ranking ever since we used Surfer. It's a game-changer for us.

Cons

It would be awesome if they were more affordable. But considering the value we're getting, I think it's fair trade.

Nicholas
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  • Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Surfer helps you ride the Google Wave

Reviewed on 04/04/2023

Pros

The best thing about surfer is that it gives you the right information and words to use when writing your articles, you can use surfer to write a great article and then surfer tells you want you can do to optimise it. There are things that you wouldn't have know if you didn't write using this tool that would leave you on the final pages of google.

Cons

After doing content audits and content editors you can't download all of the links at once, you have to do it manually one by one.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A must-have for any serious SEO professional or marketer.

Reviewed on 04/03/2023

Pros

The content editor provides real-time feedback on your content's SEO optimization, ensuring that your content is optimized for your target keywords and is well-written and engaging for your audience. This helps you create high-quality content that is optimized for search engines and that your readers will find valuable.

Cons

Overall, while SurferSEO offers many valuable features for SEO professionals and marketers, it may not be the best fit for everyone, especially those with limited budgets or beginner-level SEO knowledge.

Artūras
Artūras
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  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Really useful software!

Reviewed on 10/03/2023

Pros

Really good to check the required keywords and quality of articles.

Cons

It's quite expensive, but there isn't anything similar to surfer on the internet right now.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Venture Capital & Private Equity
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

I Liked this a lot

Reviewed on 20/02/2023

Pros

The best feature is the competitor analysis

Cons

it shows direct content, which has plagerism

Gabriela
Gabriela
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  • Industry: Translation & Localization
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Excellent SEO products from Surfer

Reviewed on 22/02/2023

I am sorry I didn't try early the product- very pleased with the product

I am sorry I didn't try early the product- very pleased with the product

Pros

The great audit report, and excellent content editor

Cons

all good, but the number of credits is small for the basic contract and price

Kevin
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

an honest review from a food blogger

Reviewed on 29/03/2023

9/10 would will use again

9/10 would will use again

Pros

how easy it is to produce high quality articles

Cons

cost a decent amount of money for a student which is unemployed