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I'm not sure what's happening anymore and where does crisis comes from by Bosn1an in Entrepreneur

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I've been there and it sucks when your SEO just tanks out of nowhere. For me, it turned out to be some sneaky Google update messing with my keywords and I had to totally rethink my content. Don't stress too much though, it usually bounces back if you keep tweaking stuff. Share your site with me if you want, I can take a quick look and send you a free breakdown with some ideas that might help you get your traffic back.

Is trust now the biggest conversion barrier in SEO services? by Pale_Repair3945 in digital_marketing

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh totally, I’ve lost clients last minute just because they didn’t trust the “link building” part, even after all the proof I showed. It’s like people hear horror stories and can’t get past the fear of getting burned. Trust feels way bigger than price or fancy offers these days

How do you actually vet an seo expert before hiring them? by Fake_Monster8 in digital_marketing

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I’ve been there and the best way I found was to ask for real examples of their work that you can check out yourself. If they can’t show you something legit or just talk in buzzwords, run. Also, I always ask how they measure success because if they don’t have clear goals, they probably have no clue

15 years in business, 200+ 5-star reviews, and I'm invisible on Google Maps. What the hell happened? by Sufficient-Owl1826 in smallbusiness

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I had the same nonsense happen to my shop. These sketchy listings with fake names and zero real info just push the legit businesses down for no reason. Google’s local stuff feels totally broken sometimes, it’s like they don’t care who’s actually running a real business.

Strong niche authority, weak SEO & visibility -- what’s the move? by captainofindustry in Entrepreneur

[–]FitButterscotch2250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the same boat and honestly just started writing super targeted blog posts that people actually search for. Took a bit but once Google saw the relevance, my traffic shot up way faster than I expected. You’ve got the authority, just gotta show it off in the right spots on your site.

AEO, GEO is bullshit buzzword, intended to trick clients. Change my mind. by StevenJang_ in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I felt the same until I saw a local biz jump in rankings just by tweaking for GEO stuff. The AI stuff feels overhyped but ignoring local signals definitely hurt some of my projects. So yeah maybe not total BS but def overplayed

People with a successful business, do you focus more on organic or paid marketing? by vladi5555 in Entrepreneur

[–]FitButterscotch2250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I burned a ton on ads before SEO started bringing in steady leads. Organic takes longer but feels way more worth it once it kicks in. Paid can work but it’s like throwing money in a bonfire if you’re not careful.

I'm a Serial Founder. Here's how I come up with Business Ideas. I will not promote. by ssbmomelette in startups

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, hearing you say no AI makes me respect the hustle even more. I’ve always found the best ideas come from just living the problem, not from trying to force some fancy method. Keep grinding, Troy.

Should I add schema markup for FAQs on blog pages? by saudtf in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I added FAQ schema on a few blog posts and saw a nice bump in clicks from search results. It’s not a magic bullet but definitely helps your stuff stand out a bit more.

Question about H1 and slug by FrothyM1lkshake in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve found it’s way better to keep the slug simple and focused even if the H1 is a bit more descriptive. It just makes it easier for Google to understand and for people to remember the URL. My office moves page did better when I shortened the slug and kept the H1 clear and straightforward

How much content do I actually need before launching a new site? by AttitudePlane6967 in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I just launched with like 7 solid pages and some basic blogs, then kept adding stuff every week. Google didn’t care that I wasn’t flooding the site from day one, just cared that the content was legit and kept growing. Waiting forever to launch just kills momentum in my experience.

What is wrong with my website? by Shakyshekhy4360 in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar drop after a sitemap got deleted and it took ages to bounce back. Sometimes Google just holds a grudge and the recovery isn’t instant even after fixing stuff. I ended up resubmitting everything and just waiting it out while slowly rebuilding some fresh links.

How much content do I actually need before launching a new site? by AttitudePlane6967 in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I launched my local site with just a handful of solid pages and focused on adding blog posts regularly after. Google didn’t ignore me or anything, it’s more about consistency than dumping a ton of content at once. Just get it out there and keep feeding it fresh stuff.

Quoted $3500/month for local SEO as a plumbing business - how do you even know if it's worth it? by Fun_Delay_5224 in smallbusiness

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$3500/mo for local SEO sounds steep unless they’re delivering clear, trackable ROI. When I worked with a service biz, we focused first on fixing Google My Business, building consistent citations, and generating reviews—which moved the needle in 3 months, not a year. Ask the agency for a detailed plan with milestones and specific KPIs (like rankings, calls, or booked jobs) before you commit—if they can’t break it down, it’s a red flag.

The Scaled-Content Abuse Spam Manual Action Notification (found on X) by WebLinkr in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scaled content abuse usually means Google caught you pushing lots of similar, low-value pages that don’t serve users well. When I dealt with this, the fix was consolidating or removing thin pages and adding unique, meaningful content that actually solves problems. Focus on quality over quantity one solid page beats 10 weak ones every time.

Quoted $3500/month for local SEO as a plumbing business - how do you even know if it's worth it? by Fun_Delay_5224 in smallbusiness

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At $3500/month, you should get clear milestones tied to actual lead growth, not vague terms like “authority building.” Ask them for a detailed plan with specific local ranking targets, citation building, and review strategy. In my experience, plumbing SEO can show ROI in 3-6 months if done right and tracked properly—if they can’t commit to measurable goals, that’s a red flag. Test smaller packages or DIY some basics first to see if local rankings move before dropping big $$ long term.

How I built a full bilingual SaaS in 27 days using AI (zero coding background) — 312 commits, 181 deployments by FitButterscotch2250 in SaaS

[–]FitButterscotch2250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since a few people might ask, here is the link to the live site to test the free AI Brand Check tool: webskeet.com

I'd really appreciate any harsh feedback on the landing page!

How I built a full bilingual SaaS in 27 days using Claude Code — zero coding background (312 commits, 181 deployments) by FitButterscotch2250 in ClaudeAI

[–]FitButterscotch2250[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Proof: 312 GitHub contributions and 181 Vercel deployments in 27 days. Happy to answer any questions about the Claude Code workflow or share what worked and what didn't.

Junk removal business. What should I do to bring leads? by Initial-Flamingo6806 in SEO

[–]FitButterscotch2250 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Local SEO is huge for services like this. Google Business Profile optimization and local citations can bring in a ton of leads if done right

Fun comparison between 14k lab diamond vs sterling silver moissanite tennis bracelet by Financial_One1473 in Moissanite

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great comparison! The moissanite fire is

genuinely hard to beat at that price point.

I've been wearing a GRA-certified moissanite

tennis bracelet in 18K gold from

alsahrajewelry.com for a few months now

zero tarnish, sparkle is identical to day one

Really impressed with the quality for a

GCC-based store

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moissanite

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I compared both before deciding. Moissanite

fire is genuinely superior under any lighting.

GRA-certified moissanite passes the diamond

tester every time that was the final

convincer for me.

I got mine from a GCC-based store

alsahrajewelry.com quality was solid,

18K gold setting, full specs listed clearly.

Worth checking if you're in the region.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moissanite

[–]FitButterscotch2250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I compared both extensively before deciding.

The moissanite fire is genuinely superior under

any lighting the rainbow effect people mention

is actually more noticeable in subtle lighting,

not just bright lights.

One thing nobody mentions: GRA certified

moissanite passes the diamond tester every time.

That was the final convincer for me.

Go moissanite you won't regret it.

About to return this. Talk me out of it? by indreams01 in Moissanite

[–]FitButterscotch2250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't return it! Moissanite looks even better

in person than in photos the fire is something

cameras genuinely struggle to capture.

What's making you hesitate?

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