From a52cf0bf95563486d995c4c078023be7cc422426 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Senescu Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:54:25 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] docs: tweak readme --- README.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f30c7fc..80ce1c6 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ OpenSEO is an SEO tool for _the people_. If tools like Semrush or Ahrefs are too expensive or bloated, OpenSEO is a pay-as-you-go alternative that you actually control. +Easy to self-host and extend, but we have a managed version too: + +[openseo.so](https://openseo.so) + ![OpenSEO demo (placeholder)](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6a928771-66ff-486b-b131-a54a3943985f) ## Table of Contents @@ -23,8 +27,9 @@ OpenSEO is an SEO tool for _the people_. If tools like Semrush or Ahrefs are too - Open source and self-hostable. - No subscriptions. -- Focused workflows instead of a giant, complex SEO suite. -- AI-native: use your own tools like Claude Code / Cowork for more powerful AI features than other platforms provide. + - Pay only for what you use. +- Fork and vibe code your own features. +- Focused workflows instead of a bloated, complex SEO suite. ## Main SEO Workflows @@ -47,11 +52,11 @@ Top priorities: - MCP for Claude - Making the best agentic workflows for SEO -If something important is missing, please join the [Discord](https://discord.gg/c9uGs3cFXr) or email me at ben@everyapp.dev and request it. +If something important is missing, please join the [Discord](https://discord.gg/c9uGs3cFXr) or email me at ben@openseo.so and request it. ## Community -Email me: ben@everyapp.dev +Email me: ben@openseo.so Join Discord to chat: [Discord](https://discord.gg/c9uGs3cFXr) Follow along for updates: @@ -251,12 +256,15 @@ That means you can try OpenSEO for free with the starter credit, then decide if/ ### 1) Rank tracking -- Uses the SERP Task API with `depth: 100` + `stop_crawl_on_match` (stops early when your domain is found). -- Cost per keyword per device: `$0.0006` (ranks top 10) to `$0.00465` (not ranking). -- Typical cost per keyword (both devices): `~$0.002` assuming most keywords rank in the top 20. -- Planning examples: - - 100 keywords, both devices, weekly: `~$0.80/month` - - 500 keywords, both devices, weekly: `~$4.00/month` +There are in-app estimates for this since its dependent on the settings you select. + +$2/month example: + +- 50 keywords +- 1 device (Mobile or Desktop) +- Search 5 pages deep. + +Searching ten pages deep costs 8x more than one page. Tracking both devices costs 2x more. ### 2) Site audit @@ -280,6 +288,9 @@ That means you can try OpenSEO for free with the starter credit, then decide if/ ### 5) Backlinks search +> [!NOTE] +> There is a 2 week free trial, but then DataForSEO requires a $100/month commitment for this API. You can access this data for just $10/month through [openseo.so](https://openseo.so). Soon, we'll let you use an OpenSEO API key so that you can call our API from your self hosted instance. + - Backlinks search costs about `$0.06` for a domain or `$0.04` for a page. - Opening extra tabs like `Referring Domains` or `Top Pages` adds about `+$0.02` each. - Exact cost can vary slightly based on returned rows and DataForSEO pricing.