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LLM Seeding: A New Strategy to Get Mentioned and C...
I asked ChatGPT: “What are the best resources to learn SEO in 2025?” The response mentioned Backlinko twice. Here’s the thing: We don’t rank #1 in Google for “best SEO resources.” (Ads, Reddit, and AI Overviews take up that...
How to Build a Customer-Focused Content Strategy (...
Random content creation is the top reason you won’t see ROI from your content marketing. One week, you write blog posts. The next week, you film some YouTube videos. Then, you stop publishing for three months. With a strong...
How Brian Dean Would Launch Backlinko in 2025
In 2012, Brian Dean launched Backlinko with one goal: publish world-class SEO content that ranks. And it worked. He built one of the most trusted SEO brands in the world, powered almost entirely by blog posts and Google traffic....
Run An Ecommerce SEO Audit in 4 Stages [+ Free Wor...
An ecommerce SEO audit is a 360-degree review of your website’s SEO performance in terms of technical setup, on-page optimization, site structure, backlink profile, and more. Think of it like a routine check-up for your online store. Instead of...
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): How to Win i...
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is quickly becoming one of the most important new topics in search. As large language models (LLMs) change how users discover brands and make decisions, GEO helps ensure your content and brand show up in...
15 Marketing Ideas for Your Small Businesses (+ Fr...
Your small business doesn’t need a huge budget to get noticed. In 2025, the most effective marketing doesn’t come from expensive ad campaigns or complicated funnels. It comes from authentic content that connects with your audience. Take Edeles Candles,...
How to Create an SEO Report That Wins Trust (and B...
Most SEO reports go unread. Or, worse — they get skimmed, misunderstood, and ignored. But knowing how to create an SEO report that demands attention can change everything. It’s not just a performance recap. It’s a strategic tool that...