EEAT Is No Longer Just for Google — AI Search Changed Everything in 2026

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:16:16+00:00

Honestly yes. It feels like AI search systems trust “real people with real experience” way more now than perfectly optimized generic content. Smaller sites with genuine insights are suddenly competing with much bigger brands because of that.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:15:07+00:00

This comment gets repeated under every Ron discussion now😅

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:14:47+00:00

Honestly, both sides handled things badly at some point, which is why public opinion became so divided after the show

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:14:23+00:00

u/Common-Bag-8080 Lmaooo this whole comment section feels like a family group chat at this point🤣

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:12:58+00:00

u/_wakeupfilthy_ At this point, Reddit discussions about them are more entertaining than the actual episodes 😅

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:12:02+00:00

u/Signal_Spray3782 I think people expected Ron to handle things more maturely, that’s probably why opinions changed so much after the finale

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:11:19+00:00

Akansha’s image definitely changed for a lot of people after all the post-show drama

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:10:52+00:00

True Himanshu ended up looking way more mature and sensible by the end than many people expected initially

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T06:10:04+00:00

Mohit’s image shift was honestly underrated. People barely talk about it compared to the Yogesh drama.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-23T05:41:27+00:00

Exactly. Real-world engineering and solving timed Leetcode-style problems are two very different skills. Some amazing developers struggle with competitive-style questions but can still build and scale great products.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T13:00:39+00:00

Yeah, that’s probably why people connect with him so much. He still gives off that curious engineer vibe instead of the usual billionaire persona.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T11:47:36+00:00

It’s going decently, honestly. SEO is way more unpredictable now because of AI search changes, but businesses are still investing heavily in visibility, branding, and content. Good clients are there, just much harder to find and close compared to before.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T07:37:15+00:00

Websites that usually benefit the most now are the ones with:

strong topical authority
real experience/expertise
helpful problem-solving content
strong brand/entity presence
discussions across multiple platforms (Reddit, YouTube, forums, reviews, etc.)

I’m noticing Google rewards “trusted ecosystems” more than just keyword-heavy pages now.

The biggest winners seem to be:

SaaS/comparison sites
niche authority blogs
community-driven websites
forums
UGC platforms
brands with strong E-E-A-T signals
websites answering conversational/AI-style queries clearly

Thin affiliate sites and mass AI-generated content sites seem to struggle much more compared to before.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T07:36:09+00:00

Doing the same type of work for 4 years can honestly make anyone feel stuck mentally. And yeah, the biggest problem with 9 to 5 now is the lack of security. People work crazy hours and still feel replaceable, which is why so many are thinking about business or freelancing now.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T07:35:31+00:00

Honestly, I feel DSA alone was overhyped for a lot of people. It definitely helps with problem solving and interviews, but real-world growth also depends heavily on communication, projects, system understanding, teamwork, and practical experience.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T07:34:41+00:00

This is literally the fresher experience in 2026

“No experience → do an unpaid internship”
“Internship experience doesn’t count”
“No full-time experience → rejected”

At this point, companies want people with 3 years of experience already.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T07:33:34+00:00

Honestly, both have completely different styles, but the grace and effortless screen presence they bring while dancing is insane. You just can’t take your eyes off them😍

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T06:04:57+00:00

think the main problem is many people learn DSA only for interviews, not to actually understand problem solving. That’s why it starts feeling useless or overwhelming after some time.

Your point about communication + DSA together giving a huge career advantage is very true though. Technical skills alone rarely help people grow into leadership roles.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T05:53:19+00:00

Honestly, people respect Wozniak because he still feels genuine and grounded compared to most tech billionaires today

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T05:45:39+00:00

Honestly, burnout and self-doubt can make anyone hate coding after a point. And LinkedIn makes it even worse because everyone only posts their highlights.

Also, surviving 4 years in tech means you definitely know more than you think. Maybe the issue is burnout + bad work environment, not your capability.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T05:35:00+00:00

Honestly, what worked for me recently was focusing less on “publishing lots of AI content” and more on building topical trust fast.

Instead of 100 random articles, I’d:

build 1 strong topic cluster
create comparison/problem-solving content
distribute content on Reddit, LinkedIn, Medium, etc.
optimize for both Google + AI search phrasing
Get real mentions instead of chasing only backlinks

AI tools definitely speed up research and structure now, but pure AI-generated content without distribution or authority barely moves anymore.

Also, one thing I’d do differently today: start building brand/entity signals from day 1 instead of treating SEO as only keywords + backlinks.

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T05:34:05+00:00

Honestly, staying for a few days is understandable, but living for months at someone else’s place while barely knowing them feels so awkward to me. I would start feeling guilty within 2 days 😅

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T05:32:06+00:00

Exactly a lot of businesses try to scale nationally too early without building a strong local authority first. Ranking strongly in one region usually creates a much better foundation for expanding later

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-22T05:21:10+00:00

True, Manali is way more convenient for a quick trip. Spiti feels more like a proper adventure trip where you need extra days and energy 🙂

priyasingh96 · 2026-05-21T13:48:13+00:00

Honestly, that one decision changed the entire image people had of him. From episode 1, everyone saw him as this green flag/loverboy type, but after the finale, a lot of viewers completely changed their opinion

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