Topic: seo fundamentals

  • Danny Sullivan: Why Good SEO is Essentially Good GEO

    Danny Sullivan: Why Good SEO is Essentially Good GEO

    Google's Danny Sullivan asserts that good SEO practices remain effective for AI-driven search, emphasizing the creation of unique, valuable content and excellent user experiences. Sullivan and Google maintain that the fundamentals of SEO have not changed, focusing on understanding user intent and...

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  • GEO & SEO: How to Invest Your Time and Efforts Wisely

    GEO & SEO: How to Invest Your Time and Efforts Wisely

    Generative engine optimization (GEO) is an emerging digital marketing strategy that requires a balanced investment, with most resources still dedicated to traditional SEO and about 20% allocated to GEO-specific activities. LLMs like OpenAI and Gemini rely on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) t...

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  • AI Hype vs. SEO Reality: What Actually Drives Revenue

    AI Hype vs. SEO Reality: What Actually Drives Revenue

    Despite the buzz around AI, traditional Google organic search remains the primary revenue driver for businesses, with AI-driven traffic accounting for less than one percent of total website visits. Strategic investment should prioritize proven SEO tactics like technical improvements and quality c...

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  • AI Search Embraces Foundational SEO Principles

    AI Search Embraces Foundational SEO Principles

    Securing a spot in Google's AI Overviews means sticking to standard SEO, Google confirms. Gary Illyes states "normal SEO" is key; LLMS.txt files are not used by Google, though other AI systems explore them. Core SEO practices remain vital for Google visibility, reinforcing the value of high-quality, discoverable content in evolving search.

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  • New Data: How Consumer Search Behavior is Changing for Marketers

    New Data: How Consumer Search Behavior is Changing for Marketers

    Consumer search behavior is diversifying, with nearly a third of Gen Z and Millennials preferring social media over traditional search engines for queries. AI-powered search tools are gaining traction, with 72% of consumers interested in using generative AI for shopping research, while mobile and...

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  • SEO Expert Explains Why It's Failing & What to Fix Now

    SEO Expert Explains Why It's Failing & What to Fix Now

    SEO is evolving, not broken, but many businesses fail to adapt to fundamental shifts in search behavior, such as prioritizing user intent over keywords. Key obstacles include paralysis, AI hype, and neglecting basics, while critical shifts involve intent-driven results, frictionless experiences, ...

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  • AI Search Is Real: An SEO Expert's Action Plan

    AI Search Is Real: An SEO Expert's Action Plan

    AI is fundamentally reshaping digital marketing and search engine dynamics, challenging traditional content monetization and forcing professionals to adapt their strategies for emerging platforms. While AI search tools currently generate a small percentage of overall traffic, capturing even a fra...

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