Why a site that sells a pipeline also takes tips
Hi, I'm Michael. Thank you for being here. I run ToolsThatRank on my own. I registered the domain in August 2026. Since then I have published nine free studies and calculators here, each read from my own Search Console properties, plus the open-source rules_sitemap.
The pipeline is a $99 product with its own pricing page. The studies are separate and free. A tip is for the studies. It does not buy the pipeline.
What it costs each year. Not much in money, but more in hours.
| Item | Cost per year |
|---|---|
| Domain toolsthatrank.com (Porkbun renewal) | about $11 |
| Hosting on GitHub Pages | $0 |
| My hours to pull, check and re-check the Search Console data | unpaid |
Domain price: Porkbun .com renewal list price, porkbun.com/products/domains, checked 17 October 2026.
What tips pay for.
- The domain comes first, and $5 covers about five months of it.
- Then the hours it takes to re-pull and re-check the data when a study is measured again.
- After that, time for the next study, measured the same careful way.
Tips unlock nothing, and everyone reads the same studies. A tip also does not buy the pipeline; that stays a separate product.
Prefer monthly? On Buy Me a Coffee you can tick “Make this monthly”. You can cancel at any time.
PayPal shows my legal name, Michał Lip. Buy Me a Coffee takes a card, and you do not need an account.
It is a tip, not a purchase. You get nothing extra, and you owe nothing. The site stays free either way.
Some study pages count how often you see a result, so the thank-you note can change from your third visit. The use count on this site stays in your browser, and I never see it.
Michael
Need help with a purchase or a refund? Email support@toolsthatrank.com. This page is only about tips.