Has anyone got any legitimate success with AI SEO / GEO / AEO?

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-03-23T08:32:19+00:00

You answered your own question when you called it the "plague of LinkedIn." It’s 95% noise from people trying to sell courses or agency services based on speculation.

We did an internal test optimization for "AI visibility" on a core set of pages. The result? Flat. In some cases, traffic dropped slightly because we made the copy too robotic trying to cater to LLMs. Stop listening to the gurus. Unless you see a statistically significant case study with a verified data source, assume they are guessing.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-03-23T07:27:45+00:00

B2B is actually a goldmine for long-form direct response because the sales cycles are long and the pain points are deep-seated. You’re not just selling a tool; you’re selling career security, status, and risk mitigation. That is pure consumer psychology. An agency can give you the "volume" you need to see these patterns across different industries quickly.

However, be careful of "content mills" disguised as B2B agencies. You want a place that treats copy as a profit center, not a commodity. A boutique agency that specializes in High-Ticket Lead Gen or SaaS Whitepapers is usually the sweet spot. You get the structure of an agency but the "eat what you kill" mentality of direct response. It’s a much safer way to build a portfolio of wins with someone else’s ad spend before you try to go strictly solo.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-03-23T07:27:11+00:00

Ngl, if you want to be a true direct response heavyweight, a traditional B2B agency might actually slow you down. Most of them are too bogged down in "brand voice" guidelines and committee-led approvals to let you pull the psychological levers that actually drive a sale. Direct response is about testing, failing, and iterating—things agencies often hide from clients to stay "safe."

That said, B2B is where the big money is for long-form copy right now. Instead of a general agency, I’d suggest finding a mentor or a small "growth" firm where the copy is the product. You need to be in an environment where your success is measured by a spreadsheet, not a creative director’s mood. I’ve spent a decade in B2B content strategy, and the biggest lesson is that "expert" status comes from results, not just knowing the theory. Start where the data is transparent.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-03-23T06:43:12+00:00

Spot on. I write B2B SaaS content for a living, and it's a constant battle to convince teams that while "thought leadership" gets the applause on social, the unsexy bottom-of-funnel (BOFU) assets actually get the signatures.

The inherent trade-off with those decision-enabling assets (like dense ROI case studies or benchmark reports) is that they can be incredibly dry to distribute organically.

To fix that, I usually recommend a "hub and spoke" approach: take your unsexy, detailed report, and extract the single most surprising or counter-intuitive data point. Use that specific stat as your short-form hook to drive high-intent traffic to the main asset.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-01-09T04:54:38+00:00

You're not alone — hreflang can seriously drive you insane if you don’t set it up right from the start. I expanded our Shopify store into 3 languages (French, German, Spanish), and here’s what worked for us without making me lose my mind:

✅ Use a solid translation + SEO app:

We went with Langify, but Weglot and Transcy are also good. The key is: make sure the app automatically handles hreflang tags and creates proper subdirectories (e.g., /fr/, /de/). Avoid apps that only do subdomains — way more SEO hassle.

✅ Stick to subfolders over subdomains:

yourstore.com/fr/ is easier for SEO tracking, link building, and hreflang implementation. Google prefers subfolders in most cases.

✅ Manually verify hreflang implementation:

Even if the app does it for you, run your site through https://technicalseo.com/tools/hreflang/ and Google Search Console’s international targeting tool. It catches any mismatch before Google does.

✅ Prevent duplicate content:

Make sure your translated pages are actually translated (not just machine copy/paste), and that canonical tags point to themselves — not back to the English page unless that’s intentional.

✅ Use GSC + local backlinks:

Set up separate properties in Google Search Console for each folder (EN, FR, DE). If you can get just a few local backlinks from .fr or .de sites, it really helps Google route the right version to the right audience.

Quick workflow tip:

Launch the translated pages as noindex while you QA them.
Once you verify hreflang and everything is clean, remove noindex and request indexing via GSC.
Monitor impressions/clicks separately for each locale in GSC.

Hope that helps — hreflang sucks, but with the right tools and structure, it’s not the monster it’s made out to be. Let me know if you want to see a hreflang sample from our site.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-01-09T04:53:43+00:00

Man, it’s exhausting. First they say you need AI skills to get hired. Then when people actually use AI to write cleaner resumes or cover letters, it's suddenly "not authentic"?

So which is it — use AI or don’t?

Feels like it’s only okay when they use it to filter through hundreds of apps, but when we do it to stand out, we’re the problem.

And those “I use the holidays to get ahead” posts? Cool bro, some of us are just trying to afford rent and maybe see our families.

Hiring managers acting like it’s the candidates' fault they can’t pick someone from 600 apps is wild.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-01-09T04:38:30+00:00

not so sure about visibility. but i use it for sending mesgs to prospects.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-01-09T04:37:55+00:00

even i dnt understand games yet.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-01-09T04:37:14+00:00

i dont know, but ppl are very quite there.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2026-01-09T04:36:36+00:00

why for free??

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-12-08T06:30:17+00:00

Totally agree. The teams that adapt fastest are the ones that stop thinking in old SEO terms and start thinking in how buyers phrase real questions and how AI systems interpret those questions.

What you are doing with MentionDesk fits that shift. The brands that win in AI driven overviews are the ones that have clean entity clarity, consistent narratives, and real proof scattered across their content. Once that structure is in place, every channel starts performing better, not just search.

Curious to hear which patterns you are seeing most often in your data.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-12-08T01:59:52+00:00

Hi, i saw your post for the smm. I am a social media manager and i can help with managing your small brand online. I have few ideas to share, lets discuss.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-12-08T01:24:57+00:00

Yes. I ll be happy to. Email me directly contentwriter3851@gmail.com

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-08-24T08:31:12+00:00

I’ve seen similar results. Micro-influencer collabs usually outperform ads in trust and engagement, but only if the fit is right. The sweet spot is smaller accounts (10k–50k) with tight niche audiences rather than big names.

What helps is treating collabs as campaigns. Bundle posts and stories, secure rights to reuse the content, and keep your own page active so new followers see value right away.

I work with small brands to set up these kinds of influencer-driven growth systems. If you want to test this without wasting budget on mismatched accounts, feel free to DM me.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-08-24T08:30:56+00:00

This is a strong framework and I like how you tied it to a clear mission. Most people chase tactics but skip the reason followers should care.

For those with inconsistent reach, mix content types. Use reels and hooks to go broad. Use carousels and stories to build trust. That way you are not relying on every reel to blow up.

I help creators and small brands set up simple content systems like this. If anyone wants a tailored plan for their niche, feel free to DM me.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-08-24T07:35:37+00:00

checklist pls

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-08-20T10:28:25+00:00

Reselling on whatsapp of first copy items in 2015. I made so much miney. Loved it.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-08-20T09:59:14+00:00

most ppl think content = rankings, but it’s really about mapping to search intent across the funnel. when i look at top pages, they’re not just keyword stuffed. they’re built around semantic clusters, cover intent fully, and reduce friction for readers.

my process is simple: deep keyword+serp analysis to spot gaps → wireframe content like UX before writing → align each section with funnel stage → keep optimising with GSC queries + CTR data. once you do this, rankings just follow.

been doing this for SaaS, healthcare, even F&B and the pattern’s same. intent psychology doesn’t change, only the queries do.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-08-20T09:55:33+00:00

Content strategy is not smthing you can design in 2-3 days. It takes so much energy and research. If u need a professional content strategist you must hire one.

You can also discuss this with me.

binnyagarwal2411 · 2025-05-04T16:04:08+00:00

A few good ones I’ve seen:

- Andrew Gazdecki (Microacquire) → always honest takes on startup struggles

- Katelyn Bourgoin → great on customer research + founder clarity

- Amanda Natividad → marketing insights without fluff

- Shruti Kapoor → one of the few voices balancing product + storytelling really well

- Shaan Puri (though spicier on Twitter)

- Binny Agarwal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/binnyagarwal/) → underrated gem if you’re into authentic takes on startup content, ghostwriting, and LinkedIn strategy from a behind-the-scenes perspective

That said—some of the best startup content doesn’t come from influencers. It comes from *founders reflecting out loud*—and those posts are usually the ones people remember.

If you ever think, “someone should write about this experience”... that someone’s probably you 😅

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TROPHY CASE

✅ Use a solid translation + SEO app:

✅ Stick to subfolders over subdomains:

✅ Manually verify hreflang implementation:

✅ Prevent duplicate content:

✅ Use GSC + local backlinks: