9 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 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.