Tool Goodie Blog

Clear, practical guides on the things our tools help with — word counts, data formats, everyday math, unit conversions and SEO. Every article is tied to a free tool you can use right away.

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Writing

How to Count Words in an Essay (Fast, Free & Accurate)

What counts as a word, how to hit a word-count target, and the fastest way to check any essay or article for free.

Developers

What Is a JSON Formatter — and How to Fix Invalid JSON

Beautify, minify and validate JSON, plus the most common errors that make JSON invalid and how to spot them.

Money

Compound Interest Explained: How Your Money Really Grows

What compound interest is, the formula behind it, why starting early matters so much, and how to project your savings.

Conversions

kg to lbs: How to Convert Kilograms to Pounds

The exact formula, a quick mental shortcut, a handy reference table, and why the conversion is what it is.

Local SEO

What Is a UULE Parameter? Local Rank Checking Explained

How Google's UULE parameter lets you see search results from any location — and how to use it to find local ranking gaps.

Guides that go with the tools

Tool Goodie is first and foremost a collection of free online tools. This blog exists to answer the questions that come up around those tools — the "how do I…", "what is…" and "why does…" that a tool alone can't explain. Each article is written to be genuinely useful on its own, and links to the relevant tool so you can put it into practice in one click. New guides are added regularly.