# A Response: Neil’s Response to Critics On His New SEO Strategy \| Ep\. \#714

**URL:** https://www.singlegrain.com/episodes/marketing-school/a-response-neils-response-to-critics-on-his-new-seo-strategy-ep-714/  
**Published:** 2018-07-15  
**Author:** Selena Templeton  
**Summary:** In episode \#714, Eric and Neil discuss the response to Neil’s SEO strategy\. Tune in to hear why people think Neil’s strategy will fail\. TIME\-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: \[00:27\] Today’s Topic:\.\.\.  

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In episode #714, Eric and Neil discuss the response to Neil’s SEO strategy. Tune in to hear why people think Neil’s strategy will fail.

**TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:**

- \[00:27\] Today’s Topic: _A Response: Neil’s Response to Critics On His New SEO Strategy_
- \[00:55\] Neil had a concept where most of the marketing tools out there have tons of features that no one uses.
- \[01:25\] He figured he could build more usable versions and give them away for free.
- \[01:40\] Eric subscribed to a marketing podcast and the Marketing Director for [AHREFS](https://ahrefs.com/) was on the show.
- \[01:52\] He and the two hosts ended up critiquing Neil’s strategy.
- \[02:29\] Most people don’t do anything with the “history”.
- \[02:58\] Neil believes his strategy is obvious.
- \[03:25\] Neil is unaware of the public response to his actions.
- \[03:50\] People think Neil is underestimating server costs and other expenses.
- \[04:02\] Critics also believe he is building up towards a paid tool.
- \[04:20\] Neil has no such plans.
- \[04:54\] The first version of Neil’s free tools will not have any link data.
- \[05:55\] Neil wants to add [BuzzSumo](http://buzzsumo.com/)-like reporting.
- \[06:25\] There are already basic capabilities in his free tools.
- \[06:47\] If no login is required for the tools, will someone create scrapers and destroy Neil’s server costs?
- \[07:10\] Neil thinks it is possible, but that it wouldn’t hurt him.
- \[07:31\] That is all for today!
- \[07:59\] Go to [Singlegrain.com/Giveaway](https://www.singlegrain.com/giveaway) for a special marketing tool giveaway!

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