Reddit Reacts: LLM SEO vs. Google - Is the Shift Real?

E687: Is AI-generated traffic replacing classic SEO (optimizing for the “10 blue links”) or is this just hype?

I share the Internet’s most insightful thoughts on this and practical advice on how to optimize for AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and more.

Plus, we break down: - What Google’s new AI Mode means for search traffic and visibility - Whether LLM SEO is truly replacing traditional search - How to structure your content to appear in AI-generated answers - Why backlinks, crawlability, and FAQ sections still matter - but not always in the way you think - Why many SEO strategies are missing the mark when it comes to conversions - How to create bottom-of-funnel, sales-focused content that actually gets results in both classic and AI search - How to target transactional keywords rather than informational keywords 

⭐️ The Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/SEO/comments/1kr1le1/is_aigenerated_traffic_replacing_classic_seo/

⭐️ Yesterday’s podcast with the Head of SEO at Omnicom: https://youtu.be/896B-9BfI6s

💎 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 AI and SEO 00:55 Top Comments from the SEO Subreddit 06:16 Google's AI Mode Announcement 07:14 Personal Insights on Optimizing for AI 11:45 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/

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