Mac or PC for SEO??!

[TWDCEMEASEO]

I'm currently using a PC for SEO work however I'm think of changing to a Mac. Are the SEO tools,extensions etc pretty similar on the too systems? Is either system better for SEO work?

[Prospector-Plastics]

Hi Danielle,

I don't think you can go wrong with either. Plus most SEO tools are now web-based where you simply need a browser. I'm a bit biased to Macs because --- well I love them! They work great and no dreaded blue screen of death.

Tools like Google Adwords Desktop Editor come in both PC and Mac compatible forms too.

[SimonCullum]

Hi Danielle

Hopefully you'll be pleased to know that it makes no difference whatsoever.

There are a few differences in some browser extensions, nothing that will impact the SEO of a website though.

As for tools, most good tools are paid tools (such as the SEOmoz Pro Tools) and as such, work on both a PC and Mac OS.  So many are browser based rather than installs, they work on cross-platform browsers, or at least all the tools worth using do.

There are some good free tools (usually cut-down version of the paid ones) and all the tools work across both platforms anyway.

So deciding between a Mac or a PC  ~  decide for reasons other than SEO, such as what else you'll be using it for like design work, gaming, accounting, even the look of it on a breakfast bar...  Both are fantastic for differing reasons.

Regards

Simon

[EGOL]

I am glad that we didn't get into one of those Mac vs PC battles here!  

[SimonCullum]

Too right, though is always amusing to see the passion displayed by both parties! Owning both, I shall remain neutral

[HiveDigitalInc]

PC. Sorry, but while there are plenty of tools that are online, every now and then you need something that runs client side and, inevitably, it will probably only run on Windows.

[CaseyKluver]

We all use Mac's at our office and occasionally run into a PC tool.

Our solution for misc PC only tools: Parallels

[NakulGoyal]

Another neutral here. I was actually in the same boat as you. I have used PC for so many years that it was hard to migrate completely. I now have both a Mac and a PC. The Mac is just more stable, as Nathan said, no Blue Screen of Deaths etc.

[BeTheBoss]

I say it's important to have both… I work primarily on Mac but also have a Windows XP PC next to me to ensure the sites run on all platforms.

I do use the Mac more because I prefer the OS and sharing files around the office is easier. As far as SEO it doesn't make a difference.

[jennita]

I came into this post assuming I'd see a Mac vs PC fight... happy to see it didn't go that way. One tool I can think of that I think is PC only is Xenu linksleuth. Otherwise I've been able to find everything I need on the mac.

Jen

[TWDCEMEASEO]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for you all your responses! I have to say it did stay very civilised which is great. Think I'll be going for a Mac as I've heard such good things about the system, been having so many blue screen issues with my PC!

Thanks

Danni