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#1about 3 minutes
Discussing recent large-scale internet outages
Recent outages like Cloudflare's highlight the increasing scale of DDoS attacks and the trend of companies being more transparent about them.
#2about 6 minutes
Why finding simple information online has become difficult
The experience of searching for a simple product manual reveals how modern search results are cluttered with ads and irrelevant, low-quality content.
#3about 3 minutes
Understanding long-tail search and user intent
Long-tail searches are highly specific and convert well, which is why they are often targeted by marketers and comparison websites that focus on user intent.
#4about 10 minutes
Building a brand in the modern search landscape
To succeed online, focus on creating unique content and building a strong brand, which may require paid advertising to cut through the noise.
#5about 9 minutes
Using AI to unlock the value of video content
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#6about 9 minutes
Differentiating quality content from AI-generated slop
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#7about 7 minutes
Technical SEO strategies for LLMs and new crawlers
In a rapidly changing landscape, providing structured data like markdown transcripts can help LLMs, but the challenge of measuring impact without direct traffic remains.
#8about 6 minutes
What is generative engine optimization (GEO)?
GEO is largely a new marketing term for established SEO principles, and focusing on gaming new LLMs for short-term gains is risky compared to creating quality human-first content.
#9about 9 minutes
Why content structure and accessibility are crucial for SEO
Using proper semantic structure like headings and internal links is fundamental for accessibility and helps both traditional search engines and LLMs understand your content's context.
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