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Google Dangers? Loss of ranking? - Version: 6.0, 12/4/2007 05:27AM PST
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Jefferis Peterson
Hi folks, I have been interested in a program like AWR and have demoed an earlier version, but when I work on Google, I see warnings from google itself not to use things like Web Position Gold because of the way they ping the search engine and ask for info. I'm concerned that this program might fall into that category. Any ideas or feedback?
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- Google Dangers? Loss of ranking?
Still the best! - Version: 5.0, 12/3/2006 02:32AM PST
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julianps_dotmac
I've used AWR for a couple of years now and as mentioned here already, it just gets better and better. However it also gets more and more expensive.
Users planning on upgrading to the new Enterprise license should note that the annual keep-it-going charge virtually doubles as well (as does the re-instatement fee if you accidentally let an annual agreement lapse). Whilst the 5 year cost of the standard version is a modest $250, the five year price of Enterprise might be closer to $1,000!
Also, the publisher missed a significant trick in not have the Enterprise function link AWR [projects] to their (also pretty nifty) Link Analysis software [projects] - allowing the two to be managed together. For my money upgraders should hold out on the Enterprise license until "killer" functionality is added to justify the killer pricing.
Because the division of features between Standard, Pro end Enterprise looks more to do with canny marketing than how real-world users might benefit (ie some non-Enterprise 'Pro users are going to be paying a lot more to access useful additional features).
As an unrelated footnote, when we renewed our maintenance agreement a month early we lost a month off the existing agreement. Sure we got a speedy reply to our complaint (and re-instatement of the month; thanks Philip) but others who might not have noticed might not get the same result.
So whilst AWR is still the only game in town that game is getting more and more expensive more play and users will need to look closely at features and alternatives and check the all-in costs before making a decision.
Webranx Pro, anyone?
Users planning on upgrading to the new Enterprise license should note that the annual keep-it-going charge virtually doubles as well (as does the re-instatement fee if you accidentally let an annual agreement lapse). Whilst the 5 year cost of the standard version is a modest $250, the five year price of Enterprise might be closer to $1,000!
Also, the publisher missed a significant trick in not have the Enterprise function link AWR [projects] to their (also pretty nifty) Link Analysis software [projects] - allowing the two to be managed together. For my money upgraders should hold out on the Enterprise license until "killer" functionality is added to justify the killer pricing.
Because the division of features between Standard, Pro end Enterprise looks more to do with canny marketing than how real-world users might benefit (ie some non-Enterprise 'Pro users are going to be paying a lot more to access useful additional features).
As an unrelated footnote, when we renewed our maintenance agreement a month early we lost a month off the existing agreement. Sure we got a speedy reply to our complaint (and re-instatement of the month; thanks Philip) but others who might not have noticed might not get the same result.
So whilst AWR is still the only game in town that game is getting more and more expensive more play and users will need to look closely at features and alternatives and check the all-in costs before making a decision.
Webranx Pro, anyone?
Not garbage for me 
- Version: 4.7.1, 10/7/2006 06:09AM PST
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Paul_Vail_674
I do a fair bit of SEO when I am building sites for customers (not after they are built, usually). This product has been very useful for me to gauge effects my coding has on keyword and various search engine rankings relative to competitive sites. I find the reports thorough, particularly where it stores in a database every analysis so I can take snapshops in time of benefit or mistakes in my code and my SEO work. Being able to upload HTML copies of each report to a server is a blessing, too.
I'm not sure what folks need in an assessment tool for SEO, but this thing is FAR better than paying some SEO company to 'optimize' ones website. It doesn't crash, it does what the adverts claim, and the developers have been receptive to both new ideas and teaching users (me) where to find the features I need.
I'm not sure what folks need in an assessment tool for SEO, but this thing is FAR better than paying some SEO company to 'optimize' ones website. It doesn't crash, it does what the adverts claim, and the developers have been receptive to both new ideas and teaching users (me) where to find the features I need.
Outstanding - Version: 4.1, 1/13/2006 12:22PM PST
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kerfuffle
Apart from the odd extra feature I'd like to see in there, this is the the only app I've bothered writing a review for. Its extremely good. The negative comments must be from rival products/earlier versions: this is definate 5 out of 5 from me.
Superb SEO App & Improving beyond my expectations - Version: 3.9.1, 5/30/2005 11:37AM PST
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adam28
When I found this application I was searching for any sort of SEO app for OS X. I found so little I bought this out of frustration. But, AWR has become way better than I ever expected when I purchased it. The rankings information was great when I first got it and since then all the features they have added has given me way more than my money's worth. Many thanks to the developers at Caphyon.
Yes, it can be complex - Version: 3.7, 3/8/2005 06:07AM PST
peterpayne
Yes, it can be complex to use, but stick with it, and you'll be rewarded. The main competition is to get a Windoze box and use WebPositionGold, which I did for a year or so in Virtual PC. Talk about bad interface. Really, the elegance of this program -- running daily in faceless mode for example, so I don't have to keep it running or anything -- is greatly appreciated. Most of all, I'm happy to have so many updates by the developer. He's also been very happy to listen to my comments and feedback.
The only thing I think could be added is a way to track your PR (if that can be done on the Mac at all), as well as backlinks, since watching them go up and down is part of doing serious SEO.
The only thing I think could be added is a way to track your PR (if that can be done on the Mac at all), as well as backlinks, since watching them go up and down is part of doing serious SEO.
Need Competition 
- Version: 3.5, 2/8/2005 04:33AM PST
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Lardlad
This product works as it is claimed to, I just wish there were more choices for this type of software on OSX. I give the developers a lot of credit for at least creating this app for the Mac but it does need improving. It's functionality is fine, I don't suggest features be removed but this product does need simplified and the interface is rough.
From the time I launch this application to the time I shut it down, it does what it is supposed to but I can't say it is a pleasure to use. And I do expect that for the price. Put the user first and polish this application and there will be no need for competition.
From the time I launch this application to the time I shut it down, it does what it is supposed to but I can't say it is a pleasure to use. And I do expect that for the price. Put the user first and polish this application and there will be no need for competition.
Oh, one more thing - Version: 3.4, 11/9/2004 06:11AM PST
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peterpayne
The ability to schedule the reports to take place in the background is GREAT. The program boots itself in a HEADLESS mode, runs the reports and saves them, and you never notice that anything happened. When you open the program the next time, your rankings for website is all there waiting for you. It rocks!
A great program for anyone who does business online - Version: 3.4, 11/9/2004 05:59AM PST
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peterpayne
I use this program to track our keyword ranking for our websites. It's very handy, and I'm happy to say that the programmer has been very open to suggestions, asking how he can make the program better and -- imporatant -- updating regularly, so that new features get implemented easily. Plus it's fun to make "cave painting" with your Google stats and see what drawings you can make in report mode. It's multi-platform, works great on Mac, and is in short, way better than its main competition, the spammy WebPositionGold.
Great Time Saver - Version: 3.0, 8/3/2004 03:57AM PST
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P356
Not sure what all the complainers are going on about. Works well, never crashes and gets the results. Massive times saver for those who need to know what rank their site(s) are getting. Great application. Oh and one last thing US$99 for the pro version is a bargain in my opinion.
