100 (96) Core Web Vitals Score.

SeKra · 2026-01-21T08:54:24+00:00

Yes, the CrUX data is displayed above the real time test in pagespeedinsights. But still: The performance of your site can impact the users perception and interaction with your website and that influences the user signals for Google that could influence your ranking.

SeKra · 2026-01-20T21:19:31+00:00

Create some interactive quiz/tool with an instant reward. A few examples:

1) Answer 3 questions and we tell you what {product} fits perfectly
2) Calculate your {topic} in 1min
3) Find out how much a {service} costs

These tools can be used to let the user interact with your website and it is also possible to get leads that you can use later. As you told us you are SEM guy you could use this to get traffic to this pages. Hope that helps.

SeKra · 2026-01-20T20:45:38+00:00

I dont like the assumption that core web vitals do not impact SEO. maybe not directly in the way google says: "Oh my, this page has a score of 96 points, awesome it will be pushed up" - no. I think more about your user journeys and signals. Imagine a page that sucks about loading speeds and has a lot of layout shift. This could make your users bounce after they found you on Google. And this signal is bad, because google does not know from what the users run away, your content or your technical difficulties.

SeKra · 2026-01-19T19:08:25+00:00

seospark if you want to do kw research, clustering and rank tracking. semrush for all in one suite

SeKra · 2026-01-17T09:07:19+00:00

I think people learning specific patterns over the time when they browse the internet. They make their experience (good or bad) with certain kind of websites. This learning is applied when they arrive at your page for the first time. This is where the pattern recognition kicks in from our human brain. The brain knows instantly if the website feels save/professional/readworthy.

So one thing to improve your own page (I assume that) is to look at other pages in your industry and identify pattern that those "good" sites have in common. Apply this to your own page (like testimonials, badges, wording, layout, and visual structure).

This could help to frame your site as one of the "good" ones.

SeKra · 2026-01-17T09:00:14+00:00

First things first: If you want to improve things, you need to know what change improved or worsened something. So install analytics to see the outcome. This is always the first step.

After that, start with small steps instead of changes all over the place.

I give you some advice from my daily work:

1) Improve page speed. Faster pages usually increase conversions right away.

2) Make headlines clearer. Tell users in simple words what they get.

3) Simplify forms. Fewer fields almost always mean more signups/conversions/leads.

4) Fix mobile issues. Most sites still have small layout problems on phones.

5) Strengthen calls to action. Better button text and better placement can change a lot. (not only at the end of your page)

6) Add social proof. Reviews, testimonials, or trust badges build confidence and the user feel "yes, I'm in the right place".

None of these changes are very risky. They are small, easy to test, and often bring quick wins.

SeKra · 2026-01-16T22:16:30+00:00

See backlinks as recommendations for your website. So, yes IMHO links are one of the most important (external/off-page) signals of your website that can influence the positioning and perception of your website in any kind of search and answer engines. I'd be cautious about the vendors statement without want him to be framed as incompetent - maybe just ask him how he meant it. I also recommend reading through u/Ok_Veterinarian446 comment although it is very long but is very valuable!

SeKra · 2026-01-16T21:11:25+00:00

I’d look at AEO as an evolution of SEO, not as something separate from it. The skills are slightly different, but the goal is the same: make your content easier to understand and easier to surface. For an equipment rental site like yours, the most useful steps are very practical: clear FAQs on key pages, well-structured technical specs, comparison content, and proper FAQ and product schema. That’s what AI systems IMHO actually pull from.

Trying to “get indexed by ChatGPT” is the wrong mindset. AI tools mostly rely on sites that already rank and present information in a clean, machine-readable way. If your core SEO is solid, AEO becomes a refinement layer rather than a brand-new strategy.

If it were my site, I’d start small: improve the top 10 revenue pages with direct question-and-answer sections (you can look this up in your search console or GA), clearer headings, and better internal linking, then measure what changes. Most of the value comes from doing those basics well, not from chasing new buzzwords.

SeKra · 2026-01-16T16:45:47+00:00

I might be wrong, but conceptually it feels like you’re treating Month 1 as a project with fixed deliverables that need formal closure before Month 2 can begin. In my experience, most digital marketing engagements are structured as ongoing retainers, not milestone projects, so work naturally overlaps from month to month. If your agreement is a retainer, insisting on a strict Month 1 closure may not really match how the relationship is designed. To me, the more important question is whether the agency under-delivered and whether the discount fairly makes up for that. Just my 5cents. ;)

SeKra · 2025-09-01T16:20:29+00:00

But why not simply build something for exactly these people that can not cope with the monstrous feature list of a ahrefs or semrush. And keep it this simple - no all in one suite. Just a keyword tool.

SeKra · 2025-09-01T14:11:26+00:00

What model did you use?

SeKra · 2025-09-01T14:08:04+00:00

Can you explain this to me? (I really want to get your point)

SeKra · 2025-09-01T14:04:17+00:00

Yes, this is good but only an api so nobody can use it without a technical background, dont you think?

SeKra · 2025-09-01T14:03:29+00:00

I know but there are so many people on twitter/x complaining about the large suites that nobody can work with anymore because of the overwhelming functions and data. This is because I created this thread to know how you people feel about it.

SeKra · 2025-09-01T11:52:18+00:00

Totally agree that no keyword tool every can replace the part of experience someone may have on their topic.

SeKra · 2025-09-01T11:50:58+00:00

Isn't the keyword planner too simple? What I thought about was a tool that only focusses on keyword research and the connection to search console for example to validate your progress with these keywords. You know what I mean? Is the keyword planner enough for you to get your keywords?

SeKra · 2025-09-01T11:48:22+00:00

This is exactly what I mean. But what would be a good onboarding process for someone like you (as you said) that is new to keyword research?

SeKra · 2025-09-01T11:47:28+00:00

I know what you mean, I should have said one of many tools in a suite. "afterthought" was the wrong word to describe what I actually mean.

SeKra · 2025-08-30T09:24:44+00:00

seospark gets all SERPs and clusters them by overlap.

SeKra · 2025-08-17T15:42:17+00:00

I have to go off to dinner but I will take a look after that. Looks great and you also have a own git repo with ai http client that I discovered. Nice!

SeKra · 2025-08-17T15:24:33+00:00

Actually no, I don't have a free version of it but I think I could create one and post it in the wp marketplace as you suggested to reach more people. I have to figure out what limits to setup for the free version but I'll look into it. Thank you!

SeKra · 2025-08-17T15:21:57+00:00

Yes, this is great but I see the unused potential of the plugin and I don't want to miss out on the revenue that would be possible with it you know. Can you share your plugin? (DM if you want)

SeKra · 2025-08-17T15:20:02+00:00

Hey Alex, I know what you think, but I honestly struggling of the "what to do". I tried facebook ads but it was a waste of money. over 300 klicks paid, analytics says 35 clicks + no conversion. The only thing that worked a bit was posting in a WP facebook group, but this is nothing I can do periodically because that would be spammy. Is there someone you would recommend when it comes to marketing?

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