HOW I DISCOVERED A SMARTER WAY TO USE SEMRUSH AND AHREFS WITHOUT PAYING FULL PRICE?

When I first started learning SEO, I kept hearing the same names over and over again SEMrush and Ahrefs. Everyone said they were the gold standard for keyword research, backlink tracking, competitor analysis, and overall website growth.  So, naturally, I checked them out. And there it was. High monthly costs. Multiple plans. Expensive add-ons.