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Ahrefs for Small Business

Backlink, keyword and content research for SEO.

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What Ahrefs does

Ahrefs is known for its backlink index and also offers keyword research, site audits, rank tracking, content tools and AI features. Free Ahrefs Webmaster Tools audits your own site.

Best for

  • Backlink research
  • Content gap analysis
  • Free site audits via webmaster tools

How small businesses use Ahrefs

  • See who links to competitors
  • Find content topics with search demand
  • Fix broken links on your site

Ahrefs: common questions

Who should use Ahrefs?

Ahrefs suits backlink research, content gap analysis and free site audits via webmaster tools.

When should you choose something else instead of Ahrefs?

Anything beyond auditing your own site with the free webmaster tools needs a paid plan. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as BrightLocal, Semrush and Plausible Analytics.

Is Ahrefs free?

Ahrefs pricing: Paid plans; free webmaster tools. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official website before you buy.

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