What you SHOULD be buying at AppSumo - Sept 30, 2024

As a daily reviewer of lifetime deals, I’ve seen my fair share of tools come and go. Today, I’m breaking down four powerful tools currently available on AppSumo: Legitt, GoZen Forms, Ranklytics, and Notch. Let’s dive into what makes these tools stand out and whether they’re worth your investment.

Introduction [00:00]

In this Taco Truck Roundup, I’m condensing my full-length reviews into a quick, digestible format. We’ll be looking at document signing, form creation, SEO tools, and more. Let’s get started with our first tool of the day.

Legitt [00:20]

Legitt is a document signing and contract management tool with some interesting features, including AI assistance. Here’s what you need to know:

• AI-assisted document creation
• Built-in CRM functionality (though it’s a bit basic)
• Blockchain-based smart contract option

While these features sound promising, I encountered some issues that might be deal-breakers for some users:

1. The interface was somewhat confusing
2. The document editor wasn’t great (I recommend uploading your own documents instead)
3. The date format is locked to day/month/year, which can be problematic for American users

Despite the blockchain feature being intriguing, the overall experience left much to be desired. Legitt seems more geared towards medium to larger businesses rather than freelancers or small businesses.

Final Score: 5.2/10

GoZen Forms [03:26]

Next up is GoZen Forms, an AI-powered form builder. Here’s what stood out:

• Clean, zen-like interface
• Extensive template library (over 100 templates)
• AI assistance for form creation
• Excellent visualization for conditional logic
• WordPress plugin available

I appreciated the user-friendly interface and the vast array of templates. The conditional logic visualization is particularly helpful for creating complex forms.

However, I did encounter some issues:

• Problems with phone number input and country code retention
• Some dropdown menus in templates didn’t appear correctly

Despite these minor hiccups, GoZen Forms offers solid functionality:

• CNAME record support for custom domains
• Easy embedding on various platforms, including WordPress

Final Score: 6.8/10

If you’re in need of a form builder right now, GoZen Forms is one of the best lifetime deals currently available. It’s not a must-have for everyone, but it’s definitely worth considering if you frequently work with forms.

Ranklytics [08:01]

Ranklytics is an SEO content generation and analysis tool. Here’s what it offers:

• Keyword research
• Content idea generation
• AI article writing
• Direct WordPress publishing (with autopilot option on higher tiers)
• Technical SEO audit
• Content gap analysis

I found Ranklytics to be more impressive for its analysis capabilities than its content generation. While the AI-written articles are decent, they’re not quite at the level where I’d use them as my primary content source.

The keyword research interface could use some improvement, particularly in helping users identify keywords they have a good chance of ranking for.

Despite these minor drawbacks, Ranklytics offers a comprehensive set of SEO tools at a fraction of the cost of industry giants like SEMrush or Ahrefs.

Final Score: 8.2/10

For small businesses or those just getting started with SEO, Ranklytics provides excellent value. It’s not going to replace enterprise-level tools for SEO professionals, but for the rest of us, it’s a powerful and affordable option.

Notch [11:19]

Last but not least, we have Notch, a document creation and signing platform. It combines features from Google Docs, Notion, and DocuSign. Here’s what makes Notch stand out:

• User-friendly interface
• Flexible document creation with various elements and layouts
• Easy template creation and iteration
• Unique organizational structure with “spaces”

While there’s a slight learning curve with the organizational structure, once you get used to it, it’s quite intuitive. The document creation process is much more flexible and user-friendly compared to Legitt.

Notch focuses primarily on document creation and signing, rather than trying to be a full client portal solution. This focused approach allows it to excel in its core functionality.

Final Score: (Not provided in the transcript, but based on the positive review, likely 8+/10)

Conclusion [16:23]

After reviewing these four tools, here are my recommendations:

1. Legitt (5.2/10): Unless you specifically need its blockchain features, there are better options available.
2. GoZen Forms (6.8/10): A solid choice if you need a form builder right now, but don’t buy it just to have it.
3. Ranklytics (8.2/10): Excellent value for small businesses and SEO beginners. Definitely worth considering.
4. Notch (8+/10 estimated): A strong contender in the document creation and signing space, with a user-friendly interface and flexible features.

Remember, the best tool is the one that fits your specific needs and workflow. Don’t collect software just for the sake of having it – invest in tools that will truly enhance your productivity and business operations.

As always, you can find more detailed reviews and scores for all the tools I review at Clientamp.com/posts. Happy deal hunting!