E827: I rank the top social media platforms by how well they show up on Google - and break down what people call parasite SEO.
You'll learn which platforms perform on Google search and how to use videos and written posts on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Reddit, and more to rank without a website.
We'll cover: - The difference between parasite SEO and transparent brand posting - Why YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok crush traditional blogs in search - How Reddit, LinkedIn, X, Threads, and Medium fit into the SEO mix - Keyword placement tips that actually make your social posts rank
Whether you're a creator, marketer, or business owner, this episode shows you how to get found on Google using the social platforms you already use.
⭐️ Lars Lofgren's LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7381730058840977408/
⭐️ Top domains visited from US desktop traditional search engines - https://datos.live/report/state-of-search-q2-2025/
💎 Compact Keywords - My SEO Course - Get paying customers through SEO - Clear step-by-step video breakdowns - SEO templates to be copied and adapted for your products and services: https://compactkeywords.com/
00:00 Introduction to Ranking Social Media Platforms on Google 00:06 Understanding Parasite SEO 01:03 Top Social Media Platform: YouTube 02:23 Second Best: Instagram 02:44 Third Place: TikTok 03:47 Fourth Place: Reddit 06:35 Fifth Place: LinkedIn 06:54 Sixth Place: Threads 07:28 Seventh Place: Medium 08:16 Eighth Place: X 09:15 Conclusion
The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/
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