The hosts discuss the hype around AI and caution against accepting lower quality work produced by AI. They highlight the benefits and challenges of using AI for content creation, emphasizing its usefulness in generating ideas and enhancing sections of articles. The chapter also covers effective keyword research strategies, Google's changing views on AI content, and the importance of a sustainable SEO approach. They explore the benefits of Bing, chatbots, and AI in content creation, and discuss the percentage of manual work and research compared to using AI. They also delve into the use of AI for researching podcast guests and generating interview questions, while cautioning about the accuracy of AI-generated information.
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Quick takeaways
Google's recent update indicates their struggle to keep up with the flood of generic AI-generated content and their intention to not promote this type of content.
When utilizing AI, it is crucial to maintain high standards and ensure that the quality of work does not drop.
AI can be incorporated in various aspects of SEO, such as keyword research, content creation, and social media management, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Deep dives
AI Content and Google's Response
Google's recent update can be seen as a response to the flood of generic AI content that has been swarming the index. While Google may not have effectively singled out AI spammers, the update indicates their struggle to keep up with the increasing amount of AI-generated content. This update serves as a signal from Google that they do not want to promote this type of content.
Legitimate Website Building and AI
The episode focuses on the question of how to build a legitimate website and brand while utilizing AI. While some people may accept lower quality work when done by AI, it is important to maintain high standards and ensure that the quality of work does not drop. The hosts discuss their approach of using AI for certain processes while avoiding mass content production and emphasizing the importance of maintaining quality.
AI in Keyword Research, On-Page SEO, and Content Creation
The hosts explore various ways to incorporate AI in different aspects of SEO. They discuss using AI for keyword research to find technical and obscure terms, brainstorming topical authority topics, and refreshing title tags for better click-through rates. They also highlight using AI for information gap analysis, creating FAQs and key takeaway boxes in content, and using cloud and MacWhisper for transcription and content research. Additionally, AI is mentioned in the context of shotgun outreach and sniper outreach in link building, with the hosts mentioning the importance of personalization and avoiding generic templates.
Using AI for Content Outlines and Structure
One of the main ways I use AI for content creation is in creating content outlines. While AI-generated content tends to stay at a surface level, I find that by using AI to create a 'super outline,' I can combine and expand on the H2s, H3s, and H4s from the top-ranking pages on a specific topic. This super outline becomes a foundational structure for my content, which I then further refine and edit manually. By combining the efficiency of AI-generated outlines with my expertise and added value, I can create high-quality content that ranks well in search engines.
Using AI for Curating Content and Social Media
AI also serves me well when it comes to curating content and managing social media. I use automation tools like Zapier to curate content from sources like Twitter and Reddit, so I can stay up-to-date without having to log into multiple platforms. For example, I have set up a system where AI reads through posts and identifies real-life case studies and results that align with my interests. This curated content is stored in a database for easy access and reference. Additionally, AI tools like Opus Pro help me create engaging shorts for platforms like YouTube by transcribing and cropping video content. It efficiently cuts silences and repetitions, saving time in the editing process.
Now that the initial hype around AI has died down, in this week's episode Mark and Gael sit down to discuss what they really think of AI and how it can best be used in the real world.