{"id":69402,"date":"2022-11-05T11:57:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T11:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incrementors.com\/blog\/?p=69402"},"modified":"2024-12-30T06:17:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T06:17:07","slug":"is-seo-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.incrementors.com\/blog\/is-seo-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Is SEO Dead In 2025? Here\u2019s The Quick Answer!!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you the one who thinks that SEO is DEAD<\/strong>? See,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search Engine Optimization<\/a> has changed magnificently over the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 3000 changes in Google’s Algorithm till now\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of rumors about whether this is the end of SEO or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people might say that SEO is dead. So RIP SEO (1997-2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s just a tiny little problem\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is, that SEO isn\u2019t Dead yet, It is still alive and kicking<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need Proof? Well\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog will prove you wrong and tell you why SEO isn’t Dead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is SEO Dead?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though Marketers think that with regular updates from Google, the SEO level is decreasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this, the number of clicks on their website is going down and rankings are affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s a fact that\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are over 8.5 Billion searches<\/strong> every single day on Google.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Which makes it 1.2 Trillion searches per year<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a huge number\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But though there are a lot of searches, there is also a huge amount of content being created and published daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering the numbers\u2026 It is around just 4.4 Million Blogs published every day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you even imagine the probability of your website achieving the #1 spot on Google SERP results?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why people consider the time of SEO has gone\u2026 But the situation completely OPPOSITE!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, let\u2019s say,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When searching for what is digital media marketing<\/em><\/strong> on Google, I got<\/p>\n\n\n

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Just 140 Searches in a month. That\u2019s it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when you look for the search results of Google SERPs, it is more than 50,000+ results.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Even if you search for any other term like \u2018Banana\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n

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50,900 seems like a high figure but think about 2,07,00,00,000 results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search phrases with more search volume than content can still be found, but a trend is increasingly developing in which content production exceeds search demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only reason behind this is, the rise in COMPETITION<\/strong> and not the question \u201cis SEO Dead\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So now what do you think? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is SEO dead or not? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, Search engine optimization will exist for as long as there are search engines. Nevertheless, SEO is a constantly evolving field & Continually evolving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEO Isn’t Dead But Evolving Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving further\u2026 You must hear this out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just being fully dependent on the metrics will definitely not work at all for any website to enhance its Google Rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must know the fact that<\/strong>
75% of people never scroll beyond the first page of search results.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Earlier people used to trick Google bots with those BlackHat techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those Blackhat tactics never focussed on the user\u2019s intent and just tried to play a game with the Google System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were many black-hat SEO tactics, including keyword stuffing<\/strong> (employing many keywords on a page), cloaking<\/strong> (showing one version of the content to Googlebot while showing a different version to the user), buying links<\/strong> (paying sites to link back to you), and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as soon as SEO has evolved\u2026 It is not the same ANYMORE!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the upcoming of the various Google Algorithms\u2026 Now, these tactics do not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, white-hat tactics are not only the best SEO trends<\/a> but the fastest way to succeed in SEO as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, instead of gaming the system with black-hat techniques, deliver your users the best user experience, answer their questions, build a fast website, and provide a solid site architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with this\u2026 It proved that\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the metrics not being in your favor, a channel isn’t dead just because they aren’t going in your favor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But just look over here,<\/p>\n\n\n

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With the existing competition and Google\u2019s decreased CTR, there is still growth in my website’s traffic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ensures that people are still looking for the kind of content you are providing to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s amazingly POSITIVE NEWS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus here\u2019s a case study to read.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Earlier the company was more into selling its products through ads,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good enough, but\u2026As soon as they developed the intent of providing information,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their website took a skyrocket flight and resulted in around 87% increase in the CTRs, approx 30% decrease in CTC, and 100% more conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isn’t it called EVOLUTION?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still a question? To elaborate\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me make it easier for you by listing a few techniques that would not work now and reciting that SEO is dead<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Few SEO Techniques That Are Not Working Anymore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting More And More Backlinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Link Building is one such crucial aspect of any SEO strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And earlier it did bring out rich results in ranking your website higher including buying and sharing links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, once was a time when this practice was a daily routine to buy links pointing towards your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the scenario is completely changed\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we all know that websites that have too many backlinks do get noticed by Google, and can be dangerous for your website\u2019s optimization health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today in 2023, if you are thinking of getting backlinks PURPOSELY <\/strong>by paying for them\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would definitely be of no benefit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are clever, then Google more clever than you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google can easily mark out the low-quality backlinks that are not relevant to your website and will even penalize your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/strong>: Link Building Guide For Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producing Quantity Of Content Over Quality Of Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is not like you will write down anything as your content\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Google search engine prefers content that adds value and extends knowledge, so comprehensive content is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But people forget that. Which is why they prefer to create content that is more of quantity over quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this is not what Google likes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thin Content\u2026not preferable, Outdated Content\u2026not preferable, Content not having in-depth information\u2026 NOT AT ALL<\/strong> preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the reason that Google drags your website or blogs to somewhere on the 2nd page of its SERPs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact to know<\/strong>
In search engines, 75% of users never scroll past the first page.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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Keyword Stuffing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes! Keywords are very very very much important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SEO game revolves around keywords. You just have to list some high-value keywords, scratch out a few secondary and LSI keywords and simply put them in your content. Right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely Not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search Engines, for a very long time, knows how people are stuffing keywords to unnaturally grow their rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which is not a way of ranking high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier, when webmasters were trying to game the system, a high-value keyword might have had all of its variations included in the website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A more shady option would be to make those keywords the same color as the background of the website, effectively hiding them from users but leaving them visible to search engine crawlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should not be done at all\u2026 After all,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are writing for your audience, not for google bots<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just look at the below image<\/p>\n\n\n

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Writing the keywords in a natural way is good but after looking at the above image, do even read this? NO! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Google will just not index your website because of such an unnatural tactic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depend On Exactly The Same Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Including the high-quality target keyword in the domain URL is pretty good. But,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if your domain matches as same as any other domain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why it is also an outdated technique that doesn’t work anymore in SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a target keyword for your domain namely \u201c hairdresser in new jersey\u201d<\/em><\/strong>. You could have named it www.newjerseyhairdresser.com<\/em><\/strong> or haridressersalonnewjersey.org.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of going for the same URL as of brand, that would not be beneficial anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why? Just because Google LOVES<\/strong> Brands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you dont believe me\u2026 Then look at this<\/p>\n\n\n

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Google\u2019s ex-CEO themselves says Brands are the ultimate solution to make your site more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, do you acknowledge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this, you always have to be unique and valuable. Make your domain URL SEO Friendly that is easily readable for both crawlers and users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it short, concise, and keyword-rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, these were a few major techniques, which people thought made SEO DEAD\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot more: Overuse of Anchor Text, Writing Duplicate Content, Article marketing, Writing For Robots, and much more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, I will list a few techniques that are long-lasting and that you should use in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever-Lasting SEO Techniques That Prove SEO Isn’t Dead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Offer A Flawless Page Experience To Your Visitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your website should always, I repeat always have to be user-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now by user-friendliness I mean, your site should be responsive as well as quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, If a visitor clicks on your website\u2019s link, but unfortunately due to low page speed\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That visitor would simply Bounce Back<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact To Know<\/strong>
For each additional second of load time, website conversion rates drop by an average of 4.42%. The best load time is between seconds 0-5.\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

And inversely the bounce rate tends to increase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To make the most out of your visitors, you have to offer them a flawless page experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few critical aspects are to be kept in mind-<\/p>\n\n\n\n