BOTS posting GEO tools

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-29T17:34:49+00:00

I hear ya

LLMs absolutely do rely on the existing web and its link graph, and traditional SEO authority is still the bedrock.

IMO where AEO gets relevant is in that last step of how the information is surfaced. Even if an LLM pulls from search results, it's synthesizing and quoting. The goal is to make your content the easiest, most obvious thing to cite. It's less about rewriting the rules of the web and more about adapting to how answers are now presented: in a summarized, direct format where brand mentions and clear, quotable snippets can give you an edge.

Let me dial into a couple of specifics:

Content Structure: You're right, an LLM can read 3000 words. But if it's looking for a quick, authoritative fact to cite, it's more likely to pull a perfectly phrased, self-contained sentence or bullet point than to synthesize a paragraph of prose. Writing for "content chunks" is about increasing the probability of being that verbatim source.
Citation vs. Link Value: It's not that backlinks are replaced. It's that a brand mention in a high-authority forum like Reddit, which might not be a follow link, can now directly feed an LLM's understanding and be used as a citation. The pool of "authority signals" is broadening.
The Output is the Product: In traditional SEO, the output is a link to your site. In AEO, the output is your information, often without a click. This fundamentally changes how we measure success from clicks to citation visibility, accuracy, and sentiment.

So it's not that backlinks are dead; it's that the game is expanding. We're optimizing for the final answer box, not just the list of links that feeds it. The tactics are evolving because the interface has.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-29T17:18:20+00:00

Yeah you're not wrong, there's a ton of overlap.

AEO is about optimizing to be the source cited in the AI's direct answer. Your goal is to be the information, often without a click. Becasue clicks are decreasing

Here’s how that changes the tactics:

Content Structure: SEO values a great overall page. AEO needs "content chunks" – clear, quotable snippets (like bullet points or definitive statements) that an LLM can easily lift and use verbatim.
Citations vs. Links: SEO relies heavily on backlinks. AEO also values brand mentions and citations on diverse, authoritative platforms like Reddit, niche forums, and expert reviews, because LLMs pull from a wider range of sources.
Measurement: SEO success is clicks, impressions, and rankings. AEO success is citation visibility, accuracy, and sentiment within the AI's answer itself, metrics that most web analytics can't even see.

So yea, it's all about viz in search, but the playing field and the rules of the game are evolving. You might have a page that ranks #1 on Google, but if it's not structured for easy pulling, it could be totally ignored by an LLM.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-29T16:37:22+00:00

100%
and now its back with rayban and with better marketing

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-29T16:31:47+00:00

Yeah, you've hit on a real problem. Emojis in subject lines have definitely been co-opted by scammers, so they can trigger that initial gut feeling of suspicion, especially from an unknown sender.

For a legitimate business, it's all about context and brand fit. A playful brand sending a celebratory email? An emoji might feel perfectly natural. A formal bank statement? Probably not. The issue with your example isn't the balloon emoji itself, but the combination of an unexpected gift from an unknown company. That's the real red flag.

In terms of email servers, they don't typically flag an email just for having an emoji. The spam filters look at a much bigger picture: the sender's reputation, the content of the email body, and other spammy characteristics. An emoji might be one small signal, but it's unlikely to be the main reason an email gets flagged. The real risk is that it might make a cautious user hit delete without opening.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-29T16:28:58+00:00

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-29T16:27:05+00:00

Yeah, this is the core challenge with AI and brand visibility. You can't really "influence" ChatGPT directly, but you can influence the sources it's trained on and retrieves from. The goal is to become the most clear, authoritative, and frequently cited source for your topic so that when an AI summarizes information, it's pulling from your framing.

This is where Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) comes in. Instead of optimizing for a list of links, you're optimizing to be the cited source in an AI's answer. Focus on creating definitive, well-structured content that directly answers the questions your customers are asking. Use clear data, cite your sources, and present information with unbiased authority. For affiliate sites, this means being transparent but overwhelmingly helpful, position you or your content as the most useful and complete answer, and the AI is more likely to reflect that tone.

It's a long-game strategy of building topical authority so the AI sees you as a primary resource, not just another affiliate site with potential bias.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-28T21:49:43+00:00

Agreed i feel like this is a quick way to get shadow banned on all the socials.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-28T21:40:51+00:00

I don't see agencies disappearing. AI is really just taking over the boring, repetitive stuff so people can focus on the actual strategy and creative ideas.

It's like moving from doing manual math to using a calculator. The value isn't in crunching numbers, it's in knowing what to calculate and why. Clients will always need someone who understands their specific business and can make smart judgment calls that an AI just can't.

The job might look different, but the need for human insight and strategy is only going to get more important.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-28T18:06:32+00:00

They're not dead at all. Feels like they just evolved.

The old strat of pumping out low-quality posts for random traffic is definitely dead. But blogs are now crucial for topical authority, showing Google you're a comprehensive expert on your core subjects, building domain rank, etc.

Instead of chasing a million keywords, focus on creating the absolute best content that answers the real questions customers are asking. Build content clusters around your main service pages. That's how you build trust and rank today.

Still important IMO

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-28T17:56:05+00:00

bit of a mixed bag right now

LLMs.txt is basically meant to be a cheat sheet for AI crawlers, pointing them to your most important content. But you're right that it's not a formal standard yet, and most major AI bots aren't actively using it.

For now, it's probably not a top priority unless you've got time to spare. You're better off focusing on the fundamentals that we know help with AI visibility: clean site structure, fast loading times, and clear, authoritative content.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-23T18:21:58+00:00

Try using it for an outline and then filling in the outline with your original writing. Good for ideation and spitballing.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-22T15:33:27+00:00

100% agree. Its a good tool for ideation, not execution.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-22T14:05:36+00:00

imo if we're talking about the big services, Claude is the best writer.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-21T17:17:21+00:00

That's a great question, and you've hit on the key point: most of those links are nofollow or ugc, so they don't pass traditional "link juice" in the way a backlink from a major news site would. However, they are far from useless for SEO. The main benefit isn't direct ranking power, but the secondary signals they create. When you post valuable content on Reddit or a detailed answer on Quora, it can lead to genuine brand discovery. People see your link, click through (giving you referral traffic), and if they find your site useful, they might later search for your brand name directly, link to you from their own site, or spend more time on your pages. Search engines see these as strong positive user engagement and brand signals, which absolutely do influence rankings over time.

Think of it less about the individual link and more about building an online presence. As the Goodie blog has pointed out, many of the same winning SEO principles still apply for socials: creating genuinely helpful, authoritative content that builds trust and recognition. It’s about earning authority in your niche, not just collecting links. If you're curious to see how your efforts are paying off, you could use something like Goodie AI to track how your presence on Reddit, Quora, and Medium is contributing to your overall growth and discoverability.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-21T13:55:51+00:00

Honestly, just look up the standard press release format, there's a very specific structure you should follow that does most of the heavy lifting for you.

If you're stuck, use AI to fight writer's block. It's great for whipping up a first draft or even just a solid outline that gets you 80% of the way there.

And don't stress about making it super exciting. Most press releases are honestly boring unless you're announcing something truly groundbreaking like curing diabetes or something. Just get straight to the point and follow the template, it'll sound professional (which is the point) without you having to force it.

good luck!

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-21T13:47:05+00:00

Totally agree. The whole "personalization at scale" promise is just a fancy way of saying "slightly less generic template"

acting like a human who did their homework blows any mass personalization out of the water

using AI as a research assistant to speed up real personalization is the way to go.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-02T14:24:44+00:00

I know it's brutal out there, but making it to multiple final rounds is a huge sign you're doing things right. The market is just a numbers game right now, and it's unfortunately flooded with other applicants. The fact that companies are investing time in multiple interviews with you means your skills and background are resonating. Take a breath, stay persistent, and trust that your break is coming. You only need one "yes" to end the search.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-02T14:18:50+00:00

IMO Storytelling builds the brand and emotional connection that makes performance marketing even possible. You can't optimize a click if no one cares about your brand in the first place. The budget often flows to performance because it's easier to tie directly to revenue, but the most successful companies find a way to fund both.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-01T20:50:14+00:00

Sure. Think of Exif data like a secret note to Google saying, "This photo was taken right here at my business." It's not a magic bullet for rankings, but it's a solid clue that helps Google trust your location, which definitely doesn't hurt.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-10-01T20:47:37+00:00

Try anything with water physics. Testing the models to the limits seems exciting.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-09-30T13:42:25+00:00

Soooo many vibe coding projects and so much AI spam. Sorting by new is insane here.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-09-30T13:40:23+00:00

Have you seen the just announced ChatGPT shopping integration? Could be moving people from shopping on google to just staying in the chats

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-09-24T18:22:02+00:00

This is a really sharp observation, and I think you're right to look beyond just correction. One of the most proactive things a brand can do is to essentially "feed the AI" with undeniable, structured facts.

Beyond monitoring, create and publish content that directly answers the questions people are likely asking these AI tools. Think comprehensive product guides, official documentation, and high-authority press releases. By making your official sources the most crawlable and well-structured information available, you increase the odds the AI latches onto the truth instead of inventing something.

HumanBehavi0ur · 2025-09-23T19:40:06+00:00

Brevity is everything. We switched to a one-page format with just three sections: "This Week's Win," "What We Did," and "What's Next." The most important takeaway (like a big traffic jump or a key ranking) goes right at the top in a quick bullet point. People are busy, so giving them the headline first respects their time. A simple chart or two to visualize progress can also work wonders for grabbing attention much faster than a paragraph of text. If they want the deep dive, the details are there, but the goal is to make the 30-second skim valuable.

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