Connor Gillivan
SEO expert; 7x Founder (Exit in 2019), Trioseo.com
Connor Gillivan is an experienced entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple businesses to six, seven, and eight figures in annual revenue. He successfully exited FreeUp in 2019 after growing it to $12M+ ARR and a 40+ person team. Today, he manages a portfolio of 10+ B2B companies, focusing on SEO growth (TrioSEO), outsourcing education (Outsource School), and bookkeeping for eCommerce and SaaS businesses (EcomBalance, AccountsBalance). Alongside his business partner, Nathan Hirsch, he creates solutions for common business challenges in hiring, bookkeeping, SEO, and growth. Connor also shares his expertise through SEO consulting and educational content.
Connor's Competitor Analysis
Top 6 Tools I Use for SEO Competitor Analysis.
6 tools
Semrush
"Allows you to compare your website with competitors, track their rankings, and analyze their backlinks to uncover opportunities. Rating 5/5" - Connor Gillivan
Boost your online visibility with SEO, content, and marketing tools.
Ahrefs
"Ahrefs' extensive backlink database and detailed competitor analysis tools are the best for identifying strengths and weaknesses. Rating 5/5" - Connor Gillivan
SEO toolset for competitive analysis, keyword research, and rank tracking.
Moz Pro
"Moz Pro's Open Site Explorer allows you to compare link metrics and see how your competitors are performing. Rating 4/5" - Connor Gillivan
SEO toolkit for higher rankings, traffic, and website insights.
SpyFu
"SpyFu's historical data allows you to see how competitors' strategies have evolved over time. Rating 4/5" - Connor Gillivan
Uncover competitor keywords, ads, and budgets for smarter marketing.
BuzzSumo
"BuzzSumo is excellent for content analysis and understanding what type of content resonates with your competitors' audience. Rating 4/5" - Connor Gillivan
Find trending content and key influencers to boost your marketing.
Majestic
"Majestic's Trust Flow and Citation Flow metrics are valuable for understanding the quality of competitors' backlinks. Rating 4/5" - Connor Gillivan
Uncover backlink secrets, boost SEO, and conquer search results.
An AI tool that observes your work, finds inefficiencies, and suggests smarter ways to do things. Maybe you can use your tools better, automate tasks, or switch software.