About ShinyRank
Built by a developer who actually uses it. Here's why this exists and why you should care.
I'm a developer who's been building stuff on the web for years. Like most developers, I've always cared about SEO—making sure my sites actually show up when people search for things. But here's the thing: the game changed.
When ChatGPT and Perplexity started becoming how people find information, I realized we needed a different approach. It wasn't enough to just rank on Google anymore. Your content had to be the one AI tools actually cite when someone asks a question.
So I built ShinyRank. Not because I wanted to start another SaaS company, but because I needed this tool myself. I was tired of using five different tools, each doing one thing okay, none of them actually helping me optimize for both Google and AI.
Most SEO tools are stuck in 2015. They check your keywords, maybe look at your meta tags, and give you a score. But they're missing the bigger picture: AI is eating search.
I wanted something that actually understands both worlds. A tool that tells you if Google will rank you AND if ChatGPT will cite you. Because honestly, you need both. Google isn't going away, but AI search is growing fast, and if you're not optimized for it, you're missing out on a huge chunk of traffic.
ShinyRank is what I wish existed when I was trying to figure this out. It's fast, it's affordable, and it actually gives you fixes you can use—not just a list of problems with no solutions.
We Actually Use This
I run every page I build through ShinyRank before I ship it. If something doesn't work for me, it doesn't work for you. This isn't some enterprise tool built by a committee—it's built by someone who needs it to work, every single time.
No BS Pricing
You can start for free. No credit card, no trial that auto-charges you, no enterprise sales calls. If you need more, Starter is $19/month. Pro is $49/month. That's it. No hidden fees, no annual contracts, no surprises.
Real AI, Not Marketing Hype
We use Claude AI (from Anthropic) to actually analyze your content. This isn't some keyword density checker calling itself AI. We're using real language models that understand context, intent, and how AI tools actually work. It costs us money every time you run an analysis, but it's worth it because the results are actually useful.
Built for Developers, Usable by Anyone
The GitHub bot integration? That came from me being tired of shipping pages with missing meta tags. Now it checks my PRs automatically. But you don't need to be a developer to use this—if you can copy and paste, you can optimize your content.
We're Transparent About How It Works
You can see exactly what we check on our scores page. Every category, every priority level, every check. No black box algorithms claiming to know secrets. We tell you what we're looking for and why it matters.
Your Data Stays Yours
We don't sell your data. We don't share it with anyone. We store your analyses so you can review them later, but you can delete everything anytime. Your content gets analyzed and then deleted after your retention period. We use industry-standard security (Clerk for auth, Supabase for storage) and we're GDPR compliant. Check out our privacy policy if you want the details.
We're Here for the Long Haul
This isn't a side project I'm going to abandon in six months. I'm actively using this, improving it, and adding features based on what actually helps. When I need something new, I build it. When users ask for something, I consider it. This is a real product, not an experiment.
We Actually Respond
Have a question? Email us. Found a bug? Let us know. Want a feature? We'll listen. I read every email and every piece of feedback. We're not some faceless corporation with a support ticket system that takes weeks to respond. You're talking to real people who actually care.
We Use Real Technology
Claude AI from Anthropic for analysis. Lighthouse for technical audits. Next.js for the app. Supabase for the database. Vercel for hosting. These aren't random choices—they're tools that actually work and scale. We're not cutting corners or using sketchy services. Everything is built on solid, reliable infrastructure.
The goal is simple: help people create content that actually gets found. Whether that's through Google search or AI tools, it doesn't matter. Good content should be discoverable, and right now, that means optimizing for both.
We're not trying to game the system or trick algorithms. We're trying to help you make your content better so it naturally ranks and gets cited. Better structure, clearer answers, proper metadata—the stuff that makes content good for both humans and AI.
If that sounds like something you need, give it a try. It's free to start, and you'll know in about a minute if it's useful for you.
Have questions? Found a bug? Want to suggest a feature? Just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you.
- Email: hello@shinyrank.com
- Support: laura@shinyrank.io
I typically respond within 24 hours, usually faster. If something's broken, let me know and I'll fix it ASAP.
TL;DR
ShinyRank is built by Jeremy, a developer who needed this tool and decided to share it. We optimize content for both Google SEO and AI citation, we're transparent about how it works, and we actually care about making something useful.
- Built by a developer who uses it daily, not a faceless corporation
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees, free to start
- Real AI analysis using Claude, not marketing hype
- Your data stays yours—we don't sell or share it
- Built on solid technology (Anthropic, Supabase, Vercel)
- We actually respond to emails and feedback
Ready to try it? Analyze a page now. It's free and takes about a minute.