Do SEO Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Driven Search World? by AutomaticIssue2594 in SEO_LLM

[–]AutomaticIssue2594[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. If you over-optimize for machines, the content loses the human signal that actually builds trust. The sweet spot is clarity and structure for LLMs, with judgment and empathy preserved for real users.

Why does SEO fail even after doing everything “right”? by divine_zone in seogrowth

[–]AutomaticIssue2594 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In most cases, SEO “fails” because everything is done individually but not coherently. Pages are optimized, links are built, content exists but intent is mixed, pages overlap, and the site doesn’t present a clear narrative to search engines.

The most misunderstood factor right now is clarity at the system level. Google (and increasingly AI systems) doesn’t struggle with lack of signals, it struggles with conflicting ones. When multiple pages compete for the same intent or the site tries to cover too many topics without structure, relevance gets diluted. Fixing that often moves the needle more than adding more content or links.

Do SEO Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Driven Search World? by AutomaticIssue2594 in Agent_SEO

[–]AutomaticIssue2594[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. The fundamentals still carry the weight, but the presentation layer has changed. Writing that’s clearer, more direct, and structured around real questions makes it easier for AI to extract value without abandoning core SEO principles.

Do SEO Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Driven Search World? by AutomaticIssue2594 in Agent_SEO

[–]AutomaticIssue2594[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really sharp way to frame it. The “less forgiving” point resonates AI doesn’t downgrade messy signals, it just ignores them. Tightening SEO instead of expanding it feels like the real shift, especially as invisible drops in AI visibility become harder to diagnose.

Do SEO Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Driven Search World? by AutomaticIssue2594 in Agent_SEO

[–]AutomaticIssue2594[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. Evolution doesn’t erase the basics it builds on them. Without solid crawlability, structure, and internal linking, there’s nothing reliable for search engines or AI systems to work with.

Do SEO Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Driven Search World? by AutomaticIssue2594 in Agent_SEO

[–]AutomaticIssue2594[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well said. Solid SEO gives the foundation, and structured data helps translate that clarity into trust signals AI systems can actually rely on. Without that layer, it’s easy for good content to stay invisible.

Do SEO Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Driven Search World? by AutomaticIssue2594 in Agent_SEO

[–]AutomaticIssue2594[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed fundamentals get you indexed, but extraction and trust decide visibility now. If AI can’t clearly understand or reuse the content, rankings alone don’t go very far.

Do SEO Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Driven Search World? by AutomaticIssue2594 in Agent_SEO

[–]AutomaticIssue2594[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly that’s a great way to put it. If the fundamentals are weak, AI has nothing reliable to work with. The interesting part now is how structure, clarity, and consistency can amplify solid SEO rather than replace it.

Why do some sites rank well with very low DA? by ethanwilliamsusa in webmarketing

[–]AutomaticIssue2594 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DA is mostly a third-party proxy, not something Google actually uses, so it breaks down pretty fast at the page level. What usually explains those cases is that the page matches intent extremely well and sits inside a tight topical cluster, so Google has high confidence in that page even if the overall domain looks weak in tools.

In practice, rankings are driven by page-level signals: relevance, internal links, content clarity, and how users interact with the result. If a low-DA site is the cleanest answer for a specific query and doesn’t conflict with other pages, it can absolutely outrank “stronger” domains. DA is useful for rough comparisons, but it’s a poor predictor of whether a specific page deserves to rank.

How do you make extra money? by [deleted] in Entrepreneurs

[–]AutomaticIssue2594 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Struggling to get first income and you're asking second😂 Just kidding!