50 Companies That Use Ahrefs [2023]

50 Companies That Use Ahrefs [2023]

Audit your website, explore competitors, research keywords & backlinks.

We put together a list of the biggest companies that use Ahrefs, along with some Ahrefs testimonials and Ahrefs case studies.

Here's the list:

1. Effortless Gent

Effortless Gent is a men's fashion blog started by Barron Cuadro in 2009. Effortless Gent uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Effortless Gent: Style is personal and what you make of it. Enjoy what you’re wearing and how you present yourself!

Ahrefs Testimonial

I use the webapp AHREFs for my keyword research–this tool is $99/mo but is incredibly detailed and granular with data. It helps me nail the perfect keywords to target.

Barron Cuadro, on starting Effortless Gent ($8,500/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$8.5K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
New York, New York, USA

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2. Empire Flippers

Empire Flippers is a side-project business started by Justin Cooke in 2012. Empire Flippers uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Empire Flippers: Want to buy or sell a website on a marketplace with over 75K+ contacts? Empire Flippers is the most trustworthy broker online.

Ahrefs Testimonial

A fantastic tool to do research on your competitors. It also has a lot of great features they’ve added over the years that replaces several other tools.

Justin Cooke, on starting Empire Flippers ($349,983/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$350K / month
Team
2 founders / 53 employees
Location
North York, Ontario, Canada

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3. Vape and Juice

Vape and Juice is an online vape shop started by David Mason in 2013. Vape and Juice uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Vape and Juice: Vape shop online I Vape and Juice is a vape mods, ejuice and cbd kit shop. Buy eliquid online or visit our local vape shops in Essex London Kent.

Ahrefs Testimonial

It’s a phenomenal tool to see what you should be doing, but it’s also got a really good blog.

David Mason, on starting Vape and Juice ($300,000/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$300K / month
Team
2 founders / 20 employees
Location
Whitstable, England, United Kingdom

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4. AquariumStoreDepot

AquariumStoreDepot is a water aquarium business started by Mark Valderrama in 2015. AquariumStoreDepot uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about AquariumStoreDepot: Aquarium Store Depot was established by fellow aquarist, Mark, to simplify the hobby. With years of experience, he now shares his tips and knowledge as well as top recommendations from his shop.

Ahrefs Testimonial

This is probably my favorite tool. It’s been extremely helpful to figure out what to write about and what keywords to target. It has also been invaluable for identifying outreach targets as oftentimes I find new niche sites that relate to mine that I can talk to.

Mark Valderrama, on starting AquariumStoreDepot ($10,000/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$10K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees

5. Canny Creative

Canny Creative is a digital agency started by Tony Hardy in 2015. Canny Creative uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Canny Creative: Canny are a branding agency based in Newcastle. We design engaging brands, iwebsites, and content that put your business ahead.

Ahrefs Testimonial

I absolutely love it! Being able to have a nosey at “successful websites and brands” to discover actually, they’re not doing that well with organic traffic is always interesting.

Tony Hardy, on starting Canny Creative ($50,000/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$50K / month
Team
2 founders / 12 employees

6. WebRevenue

WebRevenue is a SEO agency started by Jerry Low in 2006. WebRevenue uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about WebRevenue: Reveal infrastrucutre & tech information behind any website. Compare , review, and save money on hosting and relevant web services.

Ahrefs Testimonial

Ahrefs is one of the best tools for professional website owners and affiliate marketers. It gives you all the data you need to make the right decisions in many ways, from market research to regular SEO processes.

Jerry Low, on starting WebRevenue ($30,000/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$30K / month
Team
1 founders / 5 employees

7. PureFilters

PureFilters is a water filter store started by Jay Vasantharajah in 2015. PureFilters uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about PureFilters: Purify your air and water with PureFilters, a trusted air and water filtration brand. We're your online source for filtration products like humidifier pads, water filters & furnace filters in Canada. We carry all the major brands and sizes and we make customers size filters as well.

Revenue
$200K / month
Team
2 founders / 4 employees
Location
Canada

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8. Dick At Your Door

Dick At Your Door is a dessert boxes store started by Adam Hascall in 2015. Dick At Your Door uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Dick At Your Door:

Revenue
$125K / month
Team
1 founders / 3 employees
Location
California, USA

9. Starter Story

Starter Story is a niche blog started by Pat Walls in 2017. Starter Story uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Starter Story: Starter Story interviews successful entrepreneurs and shares the stories behind their businesses. In each interview, we ask how they got started, how they grew, and how they run their business today.

Revenue
$91K / month
Team
1 founders / 6 employees
Location
New York, New York, USA

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10. Xero Shoes

Xero Shoes is a shoe brand started by Steven Sashen in 2009. Xero Shoes uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Xero Shoes: Xero Shoes provides comfortable footwear for men, women, kids. It promises to give your foot the right protection, support, and comfort. It is backed by their 5,000-mile sole warranty. Xero Shoes is founded by husband and wife duo Steven and Lena. Their shoes have been featured in Los Angeles Times, Runners, NBC, The New York Times, and many other platforms.

Revenue
$4M / month
Team
2 founders / 67 employees
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, USA

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11. GhostBed by Nature's Sleep

GhostBed by Nature's Sleep is a bedding company started by Marc Werner in 2001. GhostBed by Nature's Sleep uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about GhostBed by Nature's Sleep : Ghost Bed Mattresses are beautifully designed & engineered to improve your sleep. Built in the USA with a 20-year warranty & 101-day risk free trail. From $499.

Team
2 founders / 100 employees

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12. Flaming Licks

Flaming Licks is a hot sauce business started by James Bryson in 2015. Flaming Licks uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Flaming Licks: Welcome to Flaming Licks - Spicy Food & Hot Sauce Subscription Club. Put some fire in your face with our awesome 'fiery' subscription boxes.

Revenue
$13K / month
Team
2 founders / 3 employees
Location
Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom

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13. Plain Jane

Plain Jane is a CBD business started by Evan Marshall in 2018. Plain Jane uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Plain Jane: The purpose of Plain Jane is to make CBD hemp flower products more accessible and affordable. It is located in Southern Oregon and licensed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Their products come from high-quality, all-natural Hemp Flower.

Revenue
$275K / month
Team
2 founders / 16 employees
Location
Chatsworth, Ontario, Canada

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14. Ice Shaker

Ice Shaker is a drinkware brand started by Chris Gronkowski in 2016. Ice Shaker uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Ice Shaker: Ditch your old smelly plastic shakers and say hello to the insulated Ice Shaker™ protein shaker. This tumbler is odor-free and holds ice for over 30 hours. Take your workout or beach party to the next level! ✓Seen on Shark Tank!

Revenue
$450K / month
Team
2 founders / 9 employees
Location
Southlake, Texas, USA

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15. Entrepreneur Business Blog

Entrepreneur Business Blog is a marketing agency started by Emenike Emmanuel in 2016. Entrepreneur Business Blog uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Entrepreneur Business Blog: Start, Manage and Grow Your Business

Revenue
$13K / month
Team
1 founders / 6 employees
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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16. 123FormBuilder

123FormBuilder is an online form builder started by Florin Cornianu in 2008. 123FormBuilder uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about 123FormBuilder: Create free web forms for your website within minutes, build complex workflows, sell online and more. With the simple drag & drop interface, building an online form, survey, poll or quiz is a breeze. Sign up for free to get started!

Revenue
$420K / month
Team
2 founders / 90 employees
Location
Timișoara, Romania

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17. Badger Maps

Badger Maps is a city maps business started by Steven Benson in 2012. Badger Maps uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Badger Maps: Badger Maps is the best mapping and routing app for outside sales. Drive 20% less and sell 25% more.

Revenue
$417K / month
Team
3 founders / 42 employees
Location
San Francisco, California, USA

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18. Snappa

Snappa is a graphic design business started by Christopher Gimmer and Marc Chouinard in 2015. Snappa uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Snappa: Snappa makes it easy to create any type of online graphic. Create & publish images for social media, blogs, ads, and more!

Revenue
$7.35K / month
Team
2 founders / 4 employees
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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19. Scribly.io

Scribly.io is a content writing company started by Dani Mancini in 2018. Scribly.io uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Scribly.io: Scribly.io is a content marketing agency offering scalable content marketing services. Hyper effective content marketing strategies to boost traffic & leads.

Revenue
$37K / month
Team
1 founders / 3 employees
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

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20. Lost Empire Herbs

Lost Empire Herbs is a supplements company started by Logan Christopher in 2012. Lost Empire Herbs uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Lost Empire Herbs: Live healthy, live happy! Buy safe and natural supplements for discounted prices. Our natural herbal supplements promote overall health and wellbeing.

Revenue
$280K / month
Team
3 founders / 10 employees
Location
Kansas City, MO, USA

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21. 513 Kicks

513 Kicks is a sneaker reseller business started by Chris Casseday in 2017. 513 Kicks uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about 513 Kicks: Looking for a new pair of shoes? We offer a large selection of Nike, Air Jordan, adidas, and more. Find authentic sneakers at great prices at 513 Kicks.

Revenue
$5K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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22. Counterweight Creative

Counterweight Creative is a podcast started by Jeremy Enns in 2016. Counterweight Creative uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Counterweight Creative: We're obsessed with stories. Specifically helping brands and entrepreneurs share their story through an engaging podcast that truly captures their identity.

Revenue
$16K / month
Team
1 founders / 0 employees
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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23. Acumbamail

Acumbamail is an email automation platform started by Ignacio Arriaga in 2013. Acumbamail uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Acumbamail:

Revenue
$85K / month
Team
3 founders / 7 employees
Location
Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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24. MonetizeMore

MonetizeMore is a Facebook ads consultant started by Kean Graham in 2010. MonetizeMore uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about MonetizeMore: MonetizeMore is your trusted programmatic yield partner. Increase your ad revenues from DFP, Ad Exchange and header bidding with our ad operations experts and technology

Revenue
$5.2M / month
Team
1 founders / 190 employees
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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25. Populum

Populum is a CBD business started by Gunhee Park in 2016. Populum uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Populum: Populum is founded by Gunhee who grew up in South Korea and developed a passion for plant-based remedies. He learned about hemp CBD and started developing a passion for CBD. Inspired by the unmatchable benefits of CBD, Gunhee launched Populum in 2016.

Revenue
$220K / month
Team
1 founders / 7 employees
Location
Tempe, Arizona, USA

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26. TrumpExcel.com

TrumpExcel.com is a skills training business started by Sumit Bansal in 2013. TrumpExcel.com uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about TrumpExcel.com: Join this FREE Online Excel Training for beginners. It's a 7-part video series where you'll learn about Functions, Pivot Tables, Charting, Dashboard etc.

Revenue
$10K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

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27. MoveWell

MoveWell is an iPhone app started by Joel Runyon in 2017. MoveWell uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about MoveWell: MoveWell is the best way to get stronger, recover faster, and Move Well. Become a better athlete in under 15 minutes/day with our simple mobility exercises.

Revenue
$1K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Austin, Texas, USA

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28. Rankings.io

Rankings.io is a SEO agency started by Chris Dreyer in 2013. Rankings.io uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Rankings.io: We're an SEO marketing firm working exclusively with personal injury attorneys. We are intensely focused on generating results without sacrificing integrity.

Revenue
$10M / month
Team
1 founders / 20 employees
Location
Fairview Heights, Illinois, USA

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29. Visme

Visme is a saas product developer business started by Payman Taei in 2013. Visme uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Visme: Visme is the #1 online design software for non-designers. Create presentations that match your brand, interactive infographics and beautiful graphic design.

Team
1 founders / 35 employees
Location
Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

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30. Cube Digital

Cube Digital is a SEO agency started by Leslie Gilmour in 2015. Cube Digital uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Cube Digital: At Cube Digital we help companies rank higher, get more leads and make more money using digital marketing & SEO for their websites, link building and audits - call us today.

Revenue
$25K / month
Team
1 founders / 3 employees
Location
Dublin, Ireland

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31. The Patchsmith

The Patchsmith is an embroidery business started by Cailey Golden in 2017. The Patchsmith uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about The Patchsmith: No minimum custom embroidered patches stitched in New York City.

Revenue
$6.5K / month
Team
1 founders / 0 employees
Location
New York, New York, USA

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32. Bad Ass Work Gear

Bad Ass Work Gear is a men's clothing line started by Paul Chittenden in 2012. Bad Ass Work Gear uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Bad Ass Work Gear: Bad Ass Work Gear is trusted by oilfield workers, truckers, fire fighters, police, and the the US Armed Forces. Tough gear for tough men.

Revenue
$15K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Houston, Texas, USA

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33. GloFX

GloFX is a rave clothing store started by Dan Watkins in 2012. GloFX uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about GloFX: Going to a festival or rave? Buy diffraction and kaleidoscope glasses today. Browse rave gloves, fiber optic whips, LED Poi, orbits and EDM gear from GloFX.

Revenue
$400K / month
Team
1 founders / 25 employees
Location
Tallahassee, Florida, USA

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34. Southern Cigar Co

Southern Cigar Co is a subscription box business started by Michael Arciola III in 2015. Southern Cigar Co uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Southern Cigar Co:

Revenue
$20K / month
Team
2 founders / 0 employees
Location
Austin, Texas, USA

35. DollarSprout

DollarSprout is a finance blog started by Jeff Proctor in 2015. DollarSprout uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about DollarSprout: Saving money and being frugal only goes so far. Side hustles, advancing your career, starting a business, or investing will get you further. Join millions of readers and learn how to reach your maximum earning potential.

Revenue
$50K / month
Team
2 founders / 3 employees
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

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36. Cave Tools

Cave Tools is a kitchen supplies store started by Michael “Medium Rare” O’Donnell in 2013. Cave Tools uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Cave Tools: Cave Tools manufactures premium grilling and barbecue products. They have been raising the bar in the grilling industry since 2013. The company also offers services like grilling tips and tricks videos and BBQ Recipe Books that can turn any novice cook into a Grill Master! One can find the best Barbecue & Grillings Tools, Accessories, and Gift Ideas on their website.

Revenue
$333K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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37. Visiture

Visiture is a marketing agency started by Brian Cohen in 2008. Visiture uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Visiture: Visiture is an award-winning eCommerce digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Amazon & Magento design & development. Find out more & grow your online revenue.

Revenue
$900K / month
Team
2 founders / 100 employees
Location
Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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38. Vape Club

Vape Club is an online vape shop started by Jeremy Ong in 2015. Vape Club uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Vape Club: Get the best e-juices, salt nics, pod systems at the best prices. Shipping worldwide since 2015. Buy at lower prices at the Vape Club Malaysia store. Click to browse today!

Revenue
$60K / month
Team
1 founders / 8 employees
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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39. Forged Axe Throwing

Forged Axe Throwing is an axe throwing business started by James Anderson in 2017. Forged Axe Throwing uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Forged Axe Throwing: Unleash your inner lumberjack and nail your first bullseye! Forged Axe Throwing is Whistler's #1 rated thing to do for groups of all sizes. Book today!

Revenue
$60K / month
Team
2 founders / 6 employees
Location
Whistler Resort Municipality, British Columbia, Canada

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40. Growth Gorilla

Growth Gorilla is a link building service started by Alan Silvestri in 2018. Growth Gorilla uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Growth Gorilla: We help SaaS companies get more traffic and customers from their existing content with quality outreach link building. We come in as your link building team and take over all the work so you can sit back, relax and monitor the grwoth.

Revenue
$25K / month
Team
1 founders / 6 employees
Location
Winchester, England, United Kingdom

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41. SanityCheck

SanityCheck is a SEO tool started by Nick Swan in 2017. SanityCheck uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about SanityCheck : Get easier access to valuable data. Run SEO tests to see what works. Keep a changelog on your site.

Revenue
$2.8K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Bude, England, United Kingdom

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42. AFH Media LLC

AFH Media LLC is a niche blog started by Patrick Hess in 2015. AFH Media LLC uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about AFH Media LLC:

Team
1 founders / 0 employees
Location
New York, New York, USA

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43. Quirk

Quirk is a therapy business started by Koby Conrad in 2019. Quirk uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Quirk: Quirk is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy app for iOS & Android. CBT is an evidenced backed treatment for depression, anxiety, and panic. Try for free!

Team
2 founders / 0 employees
Location
San Francisco, California, USA

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44. Watson Digital

Watson Digital is a digital marketing business started by Jacob Dazzeo in 2019. Watson Digital uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Watson Digital: Watson Digital is a premier PPC management company and digital marketing agency offering Google Ads management as well as SEO services. Call Now.

Revenue
$12K / month
Team
2 founders / 0 employees
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA

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45. Lemonlight

Lemonlight is a film production company started by Hope Horner in 2014. Lemonlight uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Lemonlight : Get high-quality video for less. Schedule a free creative call with the experts at Lemonlight, based in Los Angeles – we can film nationwide anytime!

Revenue
$1.5M / month
Team
3 founders / 75 employees
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

46. Next Vacay

Next Vacay is a travel planning business started by Naveen Dittakavi in 2014. Next Vacay uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Next Vacay:

Team
1 founders / 11 employees
Location
Johns Creek, Georgia, USA

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47. PushPress

PushPress is a gym management software started by Dan Uyemura in 2017. PushPress uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about PushPress: Automate and scale your fitness business with an easy-to-use solution that your clients and your team will love. Cut your costs and save time with PushPress.

Revenue
$300K / month
Team
3 founders / 35 employees
Location
El Segundo, California, USA

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48. Mommy On Purpose

Mommy On Purpose is a mom blog started by Carly Campbell in 2106. Mommy On Purpose uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about Mommy On Purpose: MOMMY TIPS · Pregnancy · Labor & Birth · Breastfeeding · Life With Kids · Tiny & Squishy · Sticky & Wobbly · Fun with Kids · Life at Home.

Revenue
$10K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees

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49. iCard

iCard is a digital wallet app started by Yavor Petrov in 2008. iCard uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about iCard: Tap & Pay with your phone. Send money instantly and for free. Shop safely online with Virtual iCards. Cut cost on SEPA & SWIFT transfers. Surprise a loved one with e-GiftCards and more.

Revenue
$1.5M / month
Team
2 founders / 200 employees
Location
Varna, Varna, Bulgaria

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50. The Savvy Couple

The Savvy Couple is an online course started by Kelan Kline in 2016. The Savvy Couple uses Ahrefs for their seo.

More about The Savvy Couple: Join our savvy family and learn how budget your money, save money fast, and make money from home and online. The best family finance blog around!

Revenue
$20K / month
Team
2 founders / 2 employees
Location
Rochester, New York, USA

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