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Marieintheworld

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9 Best Data Tools That Took Me From $0 To $5K/Month

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 AIAI 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 AnalyticsWeb 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 AnalyticsGoogle 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. MidaRun 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. SimilarwebCompetitor 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. SemrushSEO & 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. PostgreSQLThe Backbone of My Projects

  • Scalable, reliable open-source database
  • Perfect for Django (my main backend)

✅ I store all project data here
💸 Free


8. Channel AnalyzerTelegram 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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