Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Boost blog SEO to increase organic traffic and sales with SEO recommendations and ChatGPT AI.
| Custom Authors | GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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Configure custom authors and easily update the author of any of your blog articles
| Metric | Custom Authors | GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 2 | ★ 9 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 2 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 4 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2019 | Jun 2020 |
Custom Authors and GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: Custom Authors at Free plan available, GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Custom Authors audit • GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer audit
| Keyword | Custom Authors | GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer |
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| seo blog | Not ranked | #16 |
| blog post | Not ranked | #18 |
| blog posts | Not ranked | #23 |
| customer engagement chatbot | #218 | Not ranked |
| customer service chatbot | #219 | Not ranked |
Both Custom Authors and GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer offer paid plans only. Custom Authors starts at Free plan available; GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Custom Authors (5.0★, 2 reviews) and GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer (5.0★, 9 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer does carry the larger published review base (9 vs 2). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer has the deeper published review base (9 vs 2), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Custom Authors typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (9 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Custom Authors and GoBlog SEO Blog Post Optimizer both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Custom Authors" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
