6 Website Analysis Tool Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 1st, 2023
Start A Website Analysis Tool

Here are some real life success stories of starting a website analysis tool:

1. SparkToro ($0/year)

Rand Fishkin, co-founder, and CEO of SparkToro, came up with the idea for his business after realizing that most customer demand doesn't start with a Google search, but rather ends there. He wanted to solve the problem of discovering what, where, and how any online audience pays attention, and thus created SparkToro, an audience research software that shortens research time from months to seconds. Despite launching during the pandemic, SparkToro quickly turned profitable in just six months, currently earning around $75K in MRR.

How much they make:
How much did it cost to start: $600K
Current team size: 1

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This Moz Co-Founder Created An Online Tool That Reached $75K MRR In Just 6 Months

SparkToro, co-founded by Rand Fishkin, created an audience research software that shortens research time from months to seconds, and has reached ~$75K in MRR just six months after its launch in May 2020.

About
Rand started SparkToro about 6 years ago
Revenue
Rand grew the business to $/month
Costs
It cost Rand $600000 to start the business
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2. MetricSpot ($120K/year)

How much they make: $120K/year
Current team size:

Bootstrapping a $3,000/Month Site Working Remotely

Discover how a founder built his SEO business from scratch to over $3,000/month with the help of influencers and affiliates.

Revenue
They grew the business to $10K/month
Read by 399 founders

Learn more about starting a website analysis tool:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a website analysis tool?
-> Pros and cons of a website analysis tool

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established website analysis tool
-> Marketing ideas for a website analysis tool

Other resources

-> Website analysis tool tips

3. SEO Audit Tool and SEO Website Analysis ($120K/year)

How much they make: $120K/year
Current team size:

Growing a SaaS to $4k/month in a Highly Competitive Market

This case study showcases the success of founder Nick, who grew his technical SEO tool to hundreds of customers and is making over $4,000/month by optimizing SEO.

Revenue
They grew the business to $10K/month
Read by 687 founders

4. MealSurfers ($60K/year)

How much they make: $60K/year
Current team size:

Graduating and Raising $15,000 for a New Clothing Brand

This case study highlights how a men's apparel company founded by Paul in California successfully raised $15,000 through Kickstarter.

Revenue
They grew the business to $5K/month
Read by 1,092 founders