Are we creating content for google instead of people?
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chucklechameleon
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- Sep 1, 2023
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Yes, understanding user intent is more important than ever because search engines reward content that genuinely solves the user's problem, not just pages filled with keywords. I usually analyze the top-ranking results, related searches, and common questions to create content that matches what people are actually looking for.
- Nov 18, 2022
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User intent has to come first, but I still see basic SEO as the map that helps people find the page. I usually check autocomplete and forum questions, then make sure the article answers those questions clearly without stuffing keywords in just because a tool suggested them.
The point is that in my opinion gud SEO articles does not seem like SEO articles. Firstly , i analyzes what people really ask in forums or comments and then I write the article based on these questions not just a single keyword.
Buffering...Master
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- Jul 21, 2026
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Definitely I think checking the top ranking pages and the questions people ask is one of the easiest ways to understand the intent before writing
as per my advice write for the user is such an overused phrase that it seems pretty empty at this point. i could actually suggest writing for the solution first and if the page solves the problem faster than the competing pages SEO will generally bevcomes easier.
