
The Simple and Smart SEO Show
Double Tap For Better SEO Tools: Dragon Metrics Simon Lesser
In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, Crystal Waddell is joined by Simon Lesser, co-founder and CEO of Dragon Metrics, a powerful all-in-one SEO software platform.
Simon shares the journey behind Dragon Metrics, and explains how DM competes with larger tools like Ahrefs and SEMrush.
Key Takeaways:
- Founding Story of Dragon Metrics: Simon Lesser "quit his way to the top" by pivoting from an SEO agency to creating a top-tier SEO tool.
- SEO Tool Competitiveness: Dragon Metrics competes with major players like SEMrush and Ahrefs by offering a product-focused, cost-effective solution with unparalleled customer support.
- Changes in SEO Industry: The past 18-24 months have been the most turbulent in SEO history, with shifts in algorithms, AI advancements, and economic factors impacting the industry.
- The Future of Search: AI is dramatically shaping the future of search and content creation, with new challenges and opportunities for SEO professionals.
- Actionable Advice for Small Businesses: Play to your strengths by doing what others can't. Focus on offering unique, non-scalable services to build your brand.
Memorable Quotes:
- "I quit my way to the top. Every time I quit, the job kept getting better and better." - Simon Lesser
- "SEO tools are fully complementary to Google Search Console. They fill in the gaps, offering insights Google can't provide." - Simon Lesser
- "You can create the best product in the world, but if you don't tell people about it, you'll fail as a business." - Simon Lesser
Listener Action Items:
- Explore Dragon Metrics: Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Dragon Metrics to see how it can help improve your SEO strategy.
- Take a Product Tour: Schedule a demo session to understand how Dragon Metrics can specifically cater to your business needs.
- Focus on What You Do Best: Identify services or features you can offer that larger competitors can't, and capitalize on those unique strengths.
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