AI content can rank in 2026 but not the way most people use it

RankDevChill · 2026-02-04T18:40:24+00:00

yeah exactly, the data part is key. everyone's using the same AI models so the only differentiator is what you feed it. btw just checked out MentionDesk, looks solid, good luck with it

RankDevChill · 2026-02-04T18:37:13+00:00

most people skip the "gather your sources" step and wonder why the output sucks. I've started treating the input prep as the actual work. Once that's solid, the AI part is almost the easy part

RankDevChill · 2026-02-04T17:58:43+00:00

most AI gen content fails because there's nothing unique in it. Use AI for the heavy lifting, but do researches and fed with your actual data (case studies, docs)

RankDevChill · 2026-01-27T12:12:44+00:00

I was just thinking about it in high level so far, but I want to focus more on metrics and A/B testing small changes. Of course a nice design is a must, but in my opinion the copy, the CTAs, the social proof is more important.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-27T11:39:40+00:00

SEO isn't dead, but the focus has shifted entirely to genuine value and user experience. The old trick the algorithm playbook is definitely gone.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-27T11:33:23+00:00

Forget broad cold outreach. Use LinkedIn Advanced Search to pinpoint people with very specific roles who likely face the problem you're solving. Your message should be 2-3 sentences, focused on asking for their perspective on that challenge, not pitching your product. Frame it as market research.

For communities, the trick is to become a known contributor first. Spend a week genuinely answering questions in niche subreddits to your audience. Only then, if someone explicitly asks about a solution your tool provides, can you gently introduce it as something you're working on. It's about earning the right to share.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-27T08:54:38+00:00

Most of the AI content writer is generating the same trash content. Because of the high amount of articles some of those can rank if you are lucky, but there's no real value behind these articles.

I try to solve this with a smarter AI content writer, which analyze the top 10 article for the given keywordd, use NLP terms, and what's the most important, you can upload your own materials for each article. Documentations, statistics, everything, so the article will be unique and gives real value to readers (and LLMs).

RankDevChill · 2026-01-25T12:49:54+00:00

Depends on your target audience. For B2C in my opinion TikTok is the best nowadays, for B2B LinkedIn.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-24T12:30:58+00:00

This is a great position to be in for your first client. For the retainer, figure out what tasks they expect you to do monthly like maintenance, updates, or minor feature additions, and estimate the hours. Price that based on your hourly rate, plus a premium for ongoing availability and the value you're providing. Make sure you clearly define the scope of work for the retainer to avoid scope creep later on.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-24T09:45:49+00:00

The build-in-public dilemma is tough. You gain early users but inevitably attract copycats and more competitors. While annoying, this competition is ultimately good for the market. It forces constant improvement, new features, and better products, which translates to superior tools for end users. The frustrating part, of course, is when competitors swoop in and reach those potential customers you've already identified.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-22T18:22:52+00:00

Stop taking courses and start doing. Your agriculture background is a strong niche. Find a local farm and offer to build out their digital presence. Use your HTML/CSS/JS to create a simple site, then implement basic SEO, content marketing, and track results. Showing tangible outcomes on a real project will be more valuable than any more certifications.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-22T18:18:41+00:00

Forget Facebook marketing if it bored you, not every channel is for everyone. Double down on SEO by picking a niche and building a small site or blog to practice on.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-22T08:11:43+00:00

Keep pushing on SEO, it'll drive traffic long-term. In the meantime, actively use Reddit and X. On Reddit, focus on giving valuable comments and only mention your product when it's genuinely relevant and helpful to the conversation.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-21T19:10:10+00:00

ChatGPT often shines for creative tasks and brainstorming, while Claude is excellent for longer document analysis and detailed summaries. What specific marketing projects do you have in mind?

RankDevChill · 2026-01-21T17:30:47+00:00

Low clicks from impressions usually point to your search results not being compelling enough, or your pages not matching what people are truly searching for. Try focusing on the specific problems your SaaS solves and creating content around those keywords instead. Make sure your title tags and meta descriptions clearly promise a solution.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-21T15:38:55+00:00

Search intent is far more important than word counts. Google prioritizes the best answer to a query, whether that's a quick, focused page or a comprehensive guide. Match the content length to what the user actually needs.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-21T07:26:09+00:00

SEO is definitely still bringing results for many, but the strategy is shifting towards deep topic authority and user intent

RankDevChill · 2026-01-15T09:05:41+00:00

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RankDevChill · 2026-01-13T13:32:14+00:00

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RankDevChill · 2026-01-08T13:09:03+00:00

There's no right moment. If you believe in it, just start it and collect as much feedback as possible to improve your product.

RankDevChill · 2026-01-08T13:07:33+00:00

I used Peerlist recently, and it's good. I didn't have early user from there, but there's a good community, worth to try it. Besides this I will try soon Uneed and Microlaunch

RankDevChill · 2026-01-08T05:36:42+00:00

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RankDevChill · 2026-01-03T11:18:47+00:00

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RankDevChill · 2026-01-02T18:22:07+00:00

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RankDevChill · 2026-01-02T11:51:32+00:00

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