The Edward Show AI Medium Parasite SEO Is Insane
Feb 26, 2025
Delve into the wild world of AI-driven parasite SEO and its shadowy tactics on Medium. Discover how black hat SEOs exploit low-effort content to game Google's algorithms. Learn about the risks of AI-generated content and the stark contrast with more ethical SEO practices. Tips on identifying AI writing and safer strategies for dominating search results are discussed. It's a revealing look at the darker side of digital marketing and how to navigate it without falling prey to common traps.
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AI-Generated Content on Medium
- The top Google result for "crypto growth hacking" is a lengthy, AI-generated article on Medium.
- It lacks images (except for an AI-generated header) and reads like generic ChatGPT output.
Parasite SEO on Medium
- This tactic exploits Medium's high domain authority and Google's current prioritization of user-generated content (UGC).
- This makes Medium an attractive platform for parasite SEO.
How to Execute Parasite SEO
- Use an aged Medium account (or buy one) with a posting history.
- Generate AI content, optimize it with target keywords, include a heading image, and insert your brand.