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My simple web tool isn't getting traffic -- what am I missing?

by Richard Schofield
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Hey Warriors,

I've been building a few small browser-based tools lately (like sound cleaners and audio testers). They're lightweight, privacy-friendly, and work instantly in the browser -- no signup, no app install.

One of them is <<Link removed by moderator - links are not allowed>> which helps users clean phone speakers using sound waves. It's a pretty niche but genuinely helpful concept, and the feedback I've received from people who do find it has been awesome.

The problem is -- very few people are actually finding it.

Here's what I've done so far for SEO and visibility:

Designed a fast, mobile-friendly site (it scores 95+ on PageSpeed)

Wrote clean, helpful content around related keywords

Structured pages properly (meta tags, schema, internal links, etc.)

Got a few organic backlinks from small blogs and directories

Shared it on Reddit, Product Hunt, and a couple of tech forums

Still, it's barely showing up in Google's results -- even for super-specific searches.
#— #isn’t #missing #simple #tool #traffic #web
  • Profile picture of the author Maria0993
    You've done a great job covering on-page and speed aspects. One thing that often makes a difference for new tools is topical depth. Create several short pages answering micro-questions users might Google (like "why my phone speaker sounds muffled"). Internal linking those to your main tool page can boost relevance.
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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    How old is your tool? How build out is the domain that it's hosted on? How much content does it have on the page(s)?
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  • Profile picture of the author emmataylor
    That's a common issue many developers face after launching a new tool. You've done great with site speed and design -- maybe try focusing more on SEO visibility and user intent. Sometimes, adding more long-tail keywords and sharing on niche forums or communities helps attract organic traffic. Consistency really matters in the early stage.
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