I started out as a data analyst, and now I’m an entrepreneur. But one thing hasn’t changed — I make decisions based on data, not gut feelings.
Here are the main tools I rely on every day to run my projects, analyze performance, and grow smarter:
1. Julius AI — AI Assistant for Data Analysis
- Great for all kinds of data analytics: marketing, finance, data science, research
- Supports different data formats, including PostgreSQL
- Uses several AI models for more accurate answers
- More reliable than ChatGPT’s built-in data tools
✅ I use it for quick daily analysis and visualization
💸 Free limited access
2. Google Analytics — Web Analytics Classic
- See where your website traffic comes from
- Understand your audience and funnel performance
✅ I use it to track site visitors
💸 Free
3. Ahrefs Web Analytics — Google Analytics Alternative
- Fast, easy-to-use, live analytics tool
- Fewer features than GA, but very convenient
✅ I use it daily to double-check stats
💸 Free
4. Mida — Run A/B Tests in 10 Minutes
- Simple A/B testing without coding
- Works with GA, Amplitude, Mixpanel
- ISO 27001 certified — serious about security
✅ I test landing page headlines, buttons, structure
💸 Free limited access
5. Similarweb — Competitor Analysis
- See where competitors get their traffic from
- Analyze top channels, geos, and audience demographics
✅ I use it for market insights
💸 Free limited access (thinking about the paid plan)
6. Semrush — SEO & Competitor Research
- SEO audits and keyword tracking
- Some overlap with Similarweb
- Planning to try its social tools soon
✅ I use it for SEO optimization
💸 Free limited access
7. PostgreSQL — The Backbone of My Projects
- Scalable, reliable open-source database
- Perfect for Django (my main backend)
✅ I store all project data here
💸 Free
8. Channel Analyzer — Telegram Channel Analysis (My Tool)
- Evaluates any Telegram channel
- Recommends how to:
- Improve monetization
- Fix weak content areas
- Grow smarter & faster
9. @thinkbroadly — Where Data Meets Business
This Telegram channel explores data analytics and marketing analytics through the lens of a real entrepreneur.
I share practical insights, tools I actually use, experiments that worked (or didn’t), and how I use data to grow products, audiences, and revenue.
If you're into growth, strategy, and making smarter decisions with numbers — this channel’s for you.
These 9 data tools help me stay focused, make smarter decisions, and grow my business faster. From understanding traffic to improving content and running experiments — they cover everything I need to scale. If you're building something online, try a few of them and see how much clearer your path becomes.
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