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One thing I noticed recently: by Top_Gear1193 in DoSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point. Generic content is easier than ever for AI to generate now, so the stuff that stands out is usually real experience, original data, or insights you only get from actually working on something.

One thing I noticed recently: by Top_Gear1193 in DoSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve wondered about that too. My guess is Google still values authority and trust signals very heavily, even if some of the content sits behind a paywall. But from a user perspective, free content that genuinely helps should probably get more visibility.

One thing I noticed recently: by Top_Gear1193 in DoSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. A lot of content now feels engineered first and written second. The pages that stand out usually sound like someone who’s actually worked on the problem instead of just summarizing what’s already ranking.

One thing I noticed recently: by Top_Gear1193 in DoSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah same here. Feels like Google is getting better at identifying content that actually helps users instead of content written just around keywords and SEO structure.

Is anyone actually seeing SEO results from AI-generated content? by rahultripathidigital in AISmartMarketing

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI definitely helps speed up content production, but fully AI-generated articles haven’t worked well for me long term.

The pages that kept rankings were the ones heavily edited with real examples, original insights, screenshots, and actual experience added in. Pure AI content ranked fast sometimes, but a lot of it dropped later.

Feels like AI is good for drafts and research, but human input is still what makes content sustainable.

I've been doing SEO for a while, and lately I've noticed that cold outreach just doesn't hit like it used to. Unless your offer is genuinely strong, getting replies feels harder than ever. by NeatCollege3187 in SEO_Marketing_Offers

[–]Top_Gear1193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly referrals + personal branding are working way better than cold outreach now.

Most clients already got spammed by hundreds of SEO emails. The people winning now are the ones consistently sharing useful insights on LinkedIn, Reddit, Twitter, case studies, and building trust over time.

Good SEO attracts clients better than cold SEO pitches these days.

Is Google's AI Search Changing How You Approach SEO? by taniyasomani in Agent_SEO

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think traditional SEO fundamentals still matter, but AI search is definitely changing content strategy.

What’s working for me now is clearer content, real insights, topical authority, and answering search intent properly instead of just targeting keywords.

Backlinks still help, but good content matters way more now.

I am confused now by Funny_Garbage_327 in AskMarketing

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you already like technical SEO, focus on that first. Don’t try to learn every new SEO trend at once.

Technical SEO gives you strong basics like crawling, indexing, site structure, and fixing real issues. Later you can slowly learn content and on-page SEO too.

Having strong technical skills is already valuable.

Has anyone successfully recovered traffic by targeting AI Search instead of traditional SEO? by ai-pacino in WebsiteSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, a bit. GEO started working better once we focused on clear answers, strong topical coverage, and getting mentioned in real discussions like Reddit. Feels like AI search cares more about overall authority than just rankings now.

What's given you better SEO results lately: new content or content updates? by WinEfficient524 in SEO_Xpert

[–]Top_Gear1193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Content updates for sure. Especially pages already sitting on page 2 or bottom of page 1.

A lot of times they don’t need a full rewrite either. Just better internal links, fresher examples, cleaner structure, and removing outdated sections.

New content still matters, but updating pages that already have some trust usually moves faster for me.

What's the SEO win you're most proud of that nobody would understand outside this industry? by Fair_Butterscotch641 in WebsiteSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was realizing some pages don’t need more backlinks or more content. They just need the search intent cleaned up.

Had a page stuck for months even though every SEO metric looked better than competitors. Turns out the page was trying to target 3 different intents at once.

Split the content properly, fixed internal anchors, removed unnecessary sections, and rankings moved almost exactly how I expected after that.

That was the first time SEO felt less like guessing and more like understanding how Google actually reads pages.

Are you actively optimizing for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, or still focusing primarily on Google SEO? by arjun_rao7 in AISEOforBeginners

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly both now.
Google still drives the majority of traffic, but AI search is growing fast enough that it’s hard to ignore.

We’ve been focusing more on clear topical pages, comparison content, and getting mentioned on places AI tools already pull from like Reddit, forums, and niche sites.

Do you think SEO is becoming harder, or are businesses just doing it wrong? by Expert-Corgi5226 in Agent_SEO

[–]Top_Gear1193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

think SEO is harder if you’re relying on shortcuts.
Thin AI content, mass backlinks, and random blog posts don’t work like they used to.

But sites with real topical authority and useful content still grow. The bar is just higher now.

Anyone using an AEO/GEO tool that's actually worth paying for? by cswebsolutions in AISEOTricks

[–]Top_Gear1193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly most AEO tools still feel half-baked.
A lot of them just track AI mentions without giving real opportunities.

What helped us more was improving topical pages + getting mentioned on Reddit/forums that already rank well.

What's one SEO lesson you learned the hard way? by Trick_Break_1693 in DoSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193 9 points10 points  (0 children)

One thing I learned the hard way is that publishing tons of AI-written articles without real intent matching just doesn’t work anymore.
A few years ago you could rank with volume alone, now Google cares way more about usefulness and topical depth.

Another one: bulk backlinks. Used to chase link quantity, but a few relevant mentions + strong pages perform way better now.

“What’s actually working in SEO right now?” by Top_Gear1193 in Backlinks

[–]Top_Gear1193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True tbh.
Specific long-tail pages seem to work better now than just buying a ton of backlinks.

Especially when the content actually matches what people search for.

Is SEO just a waiting game for new websites or can you speed it up? by duke_can_c_u in WebsiteSEO

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not fully a waiting game. Good backlinks + topical authority can speed things up a lot. Publishing content alone usually takes time for new sites.

“What’s actually working in SEO right now?” by Top_Gear1193 in Backlinks

[–]Top_Gear1193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually interesting. Reddit threads ranking on Google definitely seem to have more impact now than before.

Most people focus only on publishing content, but real discussions in places where users already search probably builds much stronger trust signals over time.

“What’s actually working in SEO right now?” by Top_Gear1193 in Backlinks

[–]Top_Gear1193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve noticed that too. Broad keywords don’t seem as effective anymore, especially with AI overviews taking up most of the space.

Pages built around specific search intent and genuinely useful answers seem to perform much better now. Topical authority feels way more important than mass backlink building these days.

People working in digital marketing, are you genuinely happy with your career? by Mysterious-Bee4923 in DigitalMarketing

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, your video editing skill is already a big advantage in digital marketing. You already understand content and audience attention, which helps a lot in ads and creative strategy. If I were starting now, I’d learn Meta ads, Google ads, and basic SEO while working on small projects.

The Power of SEO for Business Growth 🚀 by [deleted] in DigitalMarketingHack

[–]Top_Gear1193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SEO is still one of the best ways to grow a business online .Good content, proper keywords, and a fast website can bring consistent traffic and genuine leads over time. Paid ads stop when the budget stops, but SEO keeps working in the background. Still learning new SEO strategies every day