The Fake ‘GEO’ Movement: How SEO Disinfo Campaigns Target Creators

E811: Big money is flowing into a coordinated disinformation campaign to convince creators and marketers that “SEO is dead” and “GEO” is the future.

I break down the leaked outreach emails, the tactics being used to spread this narrative, and why business owners are being misled into wasting money on unnecessary tools.

You’ll learn: - What the so-called “GEO” movement really is - How sponsored content and fake thought leadership push disinfo - Why good SEO practices still matter for Google and AI search - Practical steps to show up in AI tools without falling for the hype

⭐️ The Reddit Thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/SEO/comments/1nm6daz/fyi_geos_ugly_campaign_of_intentional/

💎 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 GEO’s Disinformation Campaign 00:10 Details of the Sponsored Content 00:43 Redacted's Strategy and Vision 02:28 Personal Stance on Sponsored Content 03:56 Community Reactions and Concerns 05:58 Effective SEO Practices for AI Tools 07:53 Conclusion

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