What’s Working in SEO in 2025? Let’s Share Real Experiences

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by jessicaherron9, Jun 30, 2025.

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    Hey SEO community!

    It’s 2025, and SEO is evolving faster than ever. From AI-generated content to search intent optimization, the landscape is shifting rapidly. I’m curious to know what strategies are working for you at the moment.
    Let’s make this a valuable thread where we share tips, tools, and real outcomes.

    Here are a few discussion points to get started:
    • Are backlinks still giving strong results?
    • How are you using AI (like ChatGPT) for SEO?
    • Which tools are you relying on in 2025? (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Surfer, etc.)
    • Are you noticing changes in how Google ranks content?
    Feel free to share your wins or even what’s not working anymore. Let’s learn from each other.
     
    jessicaherron9, Jun 30, 2025 IP
  2. skywalkerph

    skywalkerph Well-Known Member

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    right now, i'm seeing solid results from updating old content and focusing more on topical authority than chasing backlinks. ai (chatgpt) helps a lot with drafts, outlines, and even clustering keywords faster. i still use ahrefs and gsc daily, but also testing low-cost tools like neuralseo. one big shift i’ve noticed: google seems to prefer deeper, more useful content even if it's not the most optimized .. user intent really matters now.
     
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    plt27 Greenhorn

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    Yes, I think it still has positive results. I bought Dofollow backlinks from unknown addresses to my newly opened websites. After 7 months, backlinkler upgraded sites. Of course, this doesn't always have to be positive
     
    plt27, Jul 5, 2025 IP
  4. VladislovasBartulis

    VladislovasBartulis Greenhorn

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    Oh, great topic! Backlinks still work, but they’re not the “magic sauce” they used to be — now it’s more about content quality and how well it matches user intent. I use ChatGPT as a helper: quick drafts, structure, sometimes ideas for FAQs. For keyword and competitor analysis, I’m still on Ahrefs and Surfer. Google’s getting pickier — feels like it’s reading between the lines more, especially in YMYL niches. And pure AI content often flops without edits. So yeah, the human touch still wins
     
    VladislovasBartulis, Jul 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM IP