What You Should Never Automate in SEO (And Why Everyone Gets This Wrong)

E837: What should never be automated in SEO - and why do so many marketers get this wrong?

I break down a viral Reddit thread that sparked dozens of high quality comments from SEOs, content strategists, and digital marketers debating what can and can't be automated.

From writing and keyword intent to backlinks and human judgment, we explore what automation tools are great for - and where they'll actually hurt your rankings.

Topics covered: - The #1 thing you should never automate in SEO - Why AI-written content still falls short - What tasks can safely be automated (and how) - The danger of automating keyword intent and internal linking - Why human judgment still beats data in SEO strategy

If you care about SEO that actually works long-term, this episode is for you.

⭐️ The Reddit thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/SEO/comments/1o6oecq/what_should_never_be_automated_in_seo/

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00:00 Introduction: The Dilemma of SEO Automation 00:47 Top Reddit Insights on SEO Automation 01:02 The Debate on AI Writing in SEO 03:22 Human Judgment in SEO: What Shouldn't Be Automated 04:41 Challenges in Automating Backlinks and Content 06:06 Google's Stance on AI-Generated Content 08:56 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 11:58 Conclusion and SEO Course Promotion

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