I use to spend over $100/month just to track my Google keyword rankings? These costs add up!

Between Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Moz, tracking my website’s search rankings feels like paying rent for a luxury apartment. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why SERPBear is the SEO tracking for bootstrapped entrepreneurs. It’s opensource and you can host it yourself for FREE.

By the end of this article, you’ll learn:

• How to track unlimited keywords without spending a dime
• Why self-hosted solutions beat expensive SEO tools
• How I use A.I. to generate a report on keywords

SERPBear gives you alot of information but what do you do with it?

The Hidden Gem of SEO Tracking

Remember when tracking your Google rankings meant manually searching keywords and counting positions? Those days are over. SERPBear brings enterprise-level SERP tracking to your fingertips – completely free if you self-host.

SEO A.I. Agent for keywords

Get a report like this weekly!

Just installing SERPBear is useless if you don’t analyze the data and take action. It’s displays alot of numbers but what can you actually do? You can pay an SEO expert $100 an hour or like me, spend an hour every week doing an analysis.

So I built an A.I. agent that reads all the SERPBear data and gives me ACTIONABLE suggestions every week. It worked way better than I thought. Check out my actual A.I. report:

**Keyword Performance Summary Table**

| Keyword | Current Position | 7-Day Average | Trend | Ranking URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Best Docker Synology | 29 | 29 | Stable | Not ranking |
| Bitwarden Synology | 39 | 39 | Stable | Not ranking |
| Openrouter N8N | 7 | 9.1 | Improving | https://rumjahn.com/why-i-tried-every-llm-and-used-openrouter-to-save-money-for-my-n8n-and-make-com-automations/ |
| Obsidian Second Brain | 69 | 49.4 | Declining | https://rumjahn.com/obsidian-vs-reor-my-honest-review-of-the-best-second-brain-note-taker-without-any-biased-opinions/ |
| AI Generated Reference Letter | 84 | 83.9 | Declining | https://rumjahn.com/how-i-helped-my-teacher-wife-us-a-i-to-write-university-reference-letters-2x-faster/ |
| Actual Budget Synology | 0 | 0 | Stable | Not ranking |
| N8N Workflow Generator | 0 | 0 | Stable | Not ranking |

**Key Observations about Ranking Performance:**

* The top-performing keyword is "Openrouter N8N" with a current position of 7 and an improving trend.
* Two keywords, "Best Docker Synology" and "Bitwarden Synology", are not ranking in the top 100 and have a stable trend.
* Three keywords, "Obsidian Second Brain", "AI Generated Reference Letter", and "Actual Budget Synology", and "N8N Workflow Generator" are not ranking well and have a declining trend.

**Keywords showing the most improvement:**

* "Openrouter N8N" has an improving trend and a relatively high ranking of 7.

**Keywords needing attention:**

* "Obsidian Second Brain" has a declining trend and a low ranking of 69.
* "AI Generated Reference Letter" has a declining trend and a low ranking of 84.
* "Actual Budget Synology", "N8N Workflow Generator", "Best Docker Synology", and "Bitwarden Synology" are not ranking in the top 100.

**Suggested actions for improvement:**

1. **Optimize the ranking URL for "Obsidian Second Brain"**: Update the article to better match the user intent and improve its quality and relevance.
2. **Create high-quality content for "AI Generated Reference Letter"**: Write a comprehensive and informative article that addresses the user's needs and provides value.
3. **Develop a content strategy for "Actual Budget Synology", "N8N Workflow Generator", "Best Docker Synology", and "Bitwarden Synology"**: Create high-quality content that targets these keywords and provides value to users.
4. **Build high-quality backlinks to the ranking URL for "Openrouter N8N"**: Acquire high-quality backlinks from authoritative sources to maintain and improve the keyword's ranking.
5. **Monitor and adjust**: Regularly monitor the keyword performance and adjust the content strategy accordingly to ensure continuous improvement.

The report is absolutely insane! It’s sooo good.

Real-World Impact: My SEO Journey

When I started optimizing my site, I tracked five keywords manually. Then I discovered SERPBear. Within weeks, I was tracking 50+ keywords, spotting trends, and making data-driven content decisions. The best part? My monthly SEO tools budget dropped from $199 to $0.

What content decisions? Basically I use it to tell me what content I should produce next week. After 100 articles, coming up with new ideas is hard. Keywords guide me on what I should write.

Getting Started With SERPBear

To get started, follow these 2 simple steps:

1. Deploy SERPBear on your preferred hosting platform
2. Download my n8n template and watch the magic happen!

👇 Just click on the button below to download 👇

Making Data-Driven Content Decisions

Here’s where SERPBear truly shines. Beyond basic rank tracking, it helps you:

• Identify keyword opportunities
• Monitor competitor movements
• Track ranking changes over time
• Spot trending topics in your niche

“The best SEO decisions come from data, not guesswork. SERPBear gives you enterprise-level insights without enterprise-level costs.”

Future-Proofing Your SEO Strategy

SERPBear isn’t just about tracking rankings – it’s about building a sustainable content strategy. Use the data to:

• Prioritize content updates
• Identify underperforming pages
• Spot keyword cannibalization
• Track your SEO progress

The Next Step

Ready to take control of your SEO tracking? Start by deploying SERPBear today. Your future self will thank you for making the switch from expensive SEO tools to this powerful, free alternative.

“Stop paying premium prices for basic SERP tracking. The open-source revolution is here, and it’s called SERPBear.”

Remember: Great SEO isn’t about having the most expensive tools – it’s about making smart, data-driven decisions. SERPBear gives you exactly that, without breaking the bank.