Category: SEO Blog

Hey, how’s it going, everyone? Hey, it’s Alex Bazooka here. After auditing hundreds of local businesses and watching Google’s local algorithm evolve, I can tell you that most local SEO advice is outdated. The businesses dominating local search results aren’t following generic checklists—they’re understanding Google’s actual ranking factors and user intent signals. Allow me to…

Let’s face it: While LLMs.txt files are being discussed, there is a lack of definitive answers regarding their effectiveness. For the past few months, I’ve been really getting into this topic, trying out different implementations, and talking to AI researchers. And what I found might shock you. The short answer is LLMs.txt does something, but…

If you’re still doing SEO the old way in 2025, you’re not just behind—you’re practically invisible. After six months of rigorous testing across 20+ client campaigns, I’ve identified the best AI SEO tools 2025 that separate winning strategies from wishful thinking. The reality? AI tools for SEO aren’t optional anymore. Google’s AI Overviews appear in…

Let’s cut through the noise. Every week, I see another “revolutionary” AI visibility tool launch with grand promises and inflated marketing claims. Meanwhile, SEOs and marketers are drowning in demos, confused by inconsistent data, and throwing money at solutions that may not even work. I’ve spent months testing these platforms, sitting through countless sales pitches,…

Look, I’m going to cut through all the AI SEO bullsh*t and give you what actually moves the needle in 2025. The Reality Check: Google still owns 81.6% of search. They processed 5 trillion searches in 2024—up 21.6%. Meanwhile, all these “Google killer” AI chatbots? Together, they accounted for less than 9% of search traffic.…

Introduction: Why Following SEO Experts Is Crucial for 2025 There are a lot of “experts” in the world of SEO who give you bad advice, use old tactics, and suggest theoretical approaches that don’t work in real life. The secret to SEO success is to learn from people who not only talk about strategies but…

Is link building SEO still worth it? Stop asking the wrong question. Here’s what actually matters. Let me get straight to the point: there is no magic number of backlinks that will guarantee rankings. I’ve been in the SEO trenches for over a decade, and I’m tired of seeing people obsess over backlink counts like…

Proof #1—Sting-page proof I coined a nonsense word. In my case it was “Folubito Phionito”. I checked the query “Folubito Phionito” Google in SERP: Then I checked Bing with the same query: As you can see, any relevant result to “Folubito Phionito” I asked ChatGPT (free one and paid one version) to define my hidden…

Introduction to Case Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews are all AI-powered search engines that have made a big difference in the digital world. These systems are a big step up from old-fashioned keyword-based search. They use advanced AI architectures that can figure out context, intent, and semantic meaning. As a senior SEO professional,…

The Bottom Line: Rank Math offers more features for free and provides better value for money, while Yoast SEO excels in user-friendliness and has a proven track record with over 13 million active installations. For most users, especially those starting out or managing multiple websites, Rank Math is the clear winner. Introduction: The SEO Plugin…