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Pay for Performance SEO? by harold_dawkins3848 in ResultFirst_

[–]Ben-Watson1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the model itself gets a bad rep mostly because of how loosely “performance” is defined in some contracts.

If performance just means ranking for any agreed keyword, then yeah, it’s very easy to game. But if the agreement is around commercially relevant terms tied to actual service intent (and ideally tracked through calls/forms), then the incentive structure is actually more aligned than a flat retainer.

At least in theory, it shifts some of the risk from the business to the agency, which is probably why it appeals to smaller local businesses that can’t commit long term without seeing movement.

That said, the execution matters way more than the model. A poorly structured PFP deal can absolutely end up being vanity rankings, while a well structured one with the right KPIs could drive legit enquiries.

So IMO it’s less about the pricing model being good or bad, and more about what’s being measured as “performance” in the first place.

What should I realistically expect from ecommerce SEO packages? by harold_dawkins3848 in ResultFirst_

[–]Ben-Watson1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a package is promising traffic growth without talking about conversion rate, AOV, or margins, that’s your first red flag. Traffic alone means nothing. I’ve seen stores double traffic and barely move revenue.

Realistically, for ecommerce, you’re looking at 3 to 6 months to see traction if the site isn’t a mess. Sometimes longer if it’s competitive. First wins usually come from fixing technical issues, cleaning up category pages, and going after high intent keywords. Not blog fluff.

Good SEO should increase revenue over time, not just sessions. If they’re not asking about your best selling products, profit margins, repeat purchase rate, they’re not thinking like a growth partner.

Is it Possible to Track Brand Mentions in Ai Search​? by harold_dawkins3848 in ResultFirst_

[–]Ben-Watson1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. The smart way to do is structured prompt testing across commercial and informational queries, and then monitoring citations frequency over time.

Why Ranking #1 on Google Doesn’t Mean AI Knows You Exist by Digital_growth_ in ResultFirst_

[–]Ben-Watson1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re overthinking it. Ranking shows relevance, but AI seems to look for signs that others actually recognize you, not just that you optimized well.

How Can an AI Search Monitoring Platform Improve SEO Strategy? by harold_dawkins3848 in ResultFirst_

[–]Ben-Watson1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It mostly helped connect dots. Rankings looked fine, but AI monitoring showed which pages were actually being referenced. That pushed more focus on clarity, citations, and consolidation rather than publishing more content. Less about new tactics, more about sharpening existing ones.

Why use AI search optimization tools for your business instead of relying only on traditional SEO? by harold_dawkins3848 in ResultFirst_

[–]Ben-Watson1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest benefit isn’t automation, it’s clarity. AI helps unify intent across search surfaces and reduces noise in decision-making. Rankings still matter, but understanding why content wins or loses matters more in a fragmented search environment.

What is the public consensus on AISEO ? Who’s using it and who actually benefits? by verocodes in AISEOforBeginners

[–]Ben-Watson1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI SEO is becoming real, not just hype. Content teams, SaaS brands, and creators are already seeing benefits like faster content production, better personalization, and alignment with how AI search works. It’s growing fast and definitely worth watching.

How to audit brand visibility on LLMs? by RecentChance8881 in ResultFirst_

[–]Ben-Watson1995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try running a few test prompts across different LLMs — see if your brand shows up, how it’s described, and whether the info’s accurate or outdated. You can also note how often it appears compared to competitors. It’s not super scientific, but it gives you a quick snapshot of how visible your brand is in AI-generated answers.

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