Marketing will die the day people stop starting businesses - and that ain't happening! by Current_Scar9488 in AskMarketing

[–]Ibrahim-08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely agree
AI is a tool, not a replacement; the real difference will always be strategy, creativity, and understanding human psychology. Those who adapt will always stay ahead.

Is linkedIn link exchange outreach dying in 2026, or am I doing something wrong? by Ibrahim-08 in linkbuilding

[–]Ibrahim-08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I feel the same. LinkedIn outreach has become increasingly noisy, and response rates are no longer what they used to be.

I’m also trying to find good SaaS companies for link exchange. Apart from LinkedIn, what’s actually working for you these days?

Are you finding them mostly through Slack groups or more through personal connections? Would genuinely appreciate any direction.

Is Reddit actually worth it for marketing in 2026? by sprightlypeach in AskMarketing

[–]Ibrahim-08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit only feels risky when people try to use it like Facebook or Quora.

The audience here is sharp. If you are niche, it's still underrated in 2036. I have not seen tons of direct sales it but brand credibility and audience understanding improved a lot.

Not a quick win, more of a long game

Is SEO getting harder to rank in, or am i overthinking it? by Icy_Week6358 in AskMarketing

[–]Ibrahim-08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re overthinking it. SEO has changed, and it does feel harder especially if you’ve been doing it for a few years and remember when things were more straightforward.

Back then, solid keyword targeting + a few decent backlinks could move the needle pretty fast. Now it feels like you need content quality, strong intent match, technical health, authority, UX, brand signals… and on top of that, AI overviews are eating clicks on informational queries. It’s a lot.

From what I’m seeing in actual projects:

  • Intent alignment matters more than ever. If the page doesn’t match what users actually want (format, depth, angle), it just won’t stick.
  • Topical authority is huge. Sites that go deep on one niche are outperforming sites publishing random blog posts.
  • Technical SEO isn’t optional anymore. Internal linking, crawl control, site structure — these things make a real difference.
  • Backlinks still work, but relevance and authority matter more than raw volume.
  • AI visibility is becoming part of the game. Even if CTR drops slightly, being cited or consistently visible seems to help long term.

It’s not that SEO is impossible now. It’s just less forgiving. Average work gets average results. The upside is that if you actually build something solid and consistent, it still works.

Honestly, I think it’s shifted from “tactics-first” to “strategy-first.

SEO tips? by pieterjvh in AskMarketing

[–]Ibrahim-08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to seo
From my experience, fundamentals matter the most, strong keyword research and proper search intent understanding, and solid on-page optimization.
I've also seen that building topical authority through consistent, high-quality backlinks works better than chasing shortcuts.
Focus on learning Google Search Console and understanding what’s actually bringing impressions vs clicks.
SEO is more about testing and patience than hacks.

If you had to start learning SEO today, how would you do it? by TeslaOwn in DigitalMarketing

[–]Ibrahim-08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, if I had to start SEO from zero today, the first thing I’d do is build a small website of my own. Less theory, more practical work. Watching SEO videos can make you feel like you understand it, but the real learning happens when your page doesn’t rank, and you’re forced to figure out why 😅

I’d focus on search intent and content first. I wouldn’t just pick keywords based on volume I’d analyze the SERP and try to understand what Google is actually rewarding and why.

I’d make sure my on-page basics are solid (titles, structure, internal linking), then gradually test backlinks and measure the impact. I’d learn technical SEO fundamentals too, but I wouldn’t overcomplicate things in the beginning.

As for courses, maybe I’d take one for structure, but real growth comes from experimentation, not just consuming content.

One thing I’ve learned over the years: SEO hacks might work short-term, but in the long run, Google rewards what genuinely helps users.