SEO Audit: Tolt.io - Affiliate Marketing Software
Tolt.io is an affiliate marketing software for SaaS startups that connects with Stripe and other payment processors to manage affiliate programs.
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Current Performance
- Domain Rating: 72 (high)
- Organic Keywords: 522
- Organic Traffic: 482
- Main Competitor: Rewardful (4x keywords, 10x traffic)
Key Competitor Analysis
Main Competitors:
- Rewardful
- PartnerStack
- ShareASale
- Tapfiliate
- Impact
Competitor Insights:
- Rewardful Performance: DR 73, similar referring domains but 10x more traffic
- Key Difference: Rewardful ranks #1 for main terms like "affiliate software" and "affiliate marketing software"
SEO Strategy Recommendations
1. High-Value Content Opportunities
- Target Keywords:
- Affiliate software
- Affiliate marketing software
- SaaS affiliate program
- Affiliate tracking for Stripe
- Referral tracking program
2. Reddit SEO Strategy
- Leverage Reddit for:
- Keyword research
- Content ideas
- Community engagement
- Finding influencers
- Key Subreddits: r/AffiliateMarketing, r/SaaS
3. Link Building Strategy
Focus on "Best Links Only" approach:
- Target high DR sites
- Focus on listicle inclusion
- Get featured in "Best Affiliate Software" articles
- Outreach Targets:
- G2
- Product Hunt
- Industry review sites
- Competitor backlink sources
4. Brand Citation Strategy
- Goal: Train Google to understand Tolt's brand
- Recommended Format: Simple, clear sentences like "Tolt is an affiliate marketing software"
- Target: Get mentioned in high-authority listicles
- Focus: Consistent brand messaging across all citations
5. Technical SEO Improvements
- Fix H1 tag usage (currently using headers for navigation)
- Optimize meta descriptions
- Improve title tags for key pages
6. Content Development
Blog Post Topics:
- How to start affiliate marketing
- Affiliate marketing for SaaS
- Referral program ideas
- High-ticket affiliate marketing
7. Backlink Acquisition Plan
- Identify Target Sites:
- Competitor backlink analysis
- Industry publications
- Review sites
- Outreach Methods:
- Email outreach
- LinkedIn connections
- Direct contact with editors
8. Alternative Pages Strategy
- Create comparison pages for competitors
- Focus on getting backlinks to alternative pages
- Optimize for conversion-focused keywords
Priority Actions
- Immediate Actions:
- Fix H1 tag issues
- Optimize homepage for main keyword
- Start Reddit engagement
- Short-term (1-3 months):
- Create comprehensive comparison content
- Begin targeted outreach campaign
- Develop high-quality blog content
- Long-term (3-6 months):
- Build authority through consistent backlink acquisition
- Expand content coverage
- Focus on getting into major listicles
Key Performance Metrics to Track
- Rankings for primary keywords
- Backlink growth
- Domain Rating improvements
- Organic traffic growth
- Competitor position changes
Additional Notes
- Focus on quality over quantity for backlinks
- Maintain consistent brand messaging
- Leverage affiliate program for link building (use LinkDR)
- Use competitor success as a roadmap
- Monitor and adapt to ranking changes
This audit reveals significant growth potential through focused content development, strategic link building, and brand authority development. The key is to maintain consistency while targeting high-value opportunities.