Are we creating content for google instead of people?

T

Traffic Vortex

Newbie
Joined
May 26, 2026
Messages
9
Reaction score
4
Many websites are perfectly optimized but still fail to focus to connect with users. The pages have keywords, headings and all the SEO basics but they do not always answer the real question behind the search. Do you think understanding user intent has become more important than traditional optimization? What methods are you using to understand what users actually want?
 
Advertise on BHW
Yes and no. While Google's strategy is to be a content parasite, we as a SEO specialists still have some tools to optimise our websites. Its just a little bit different now.
 
Traffic Vortex said:
Many websites are perfectly optimized but still fail to focus to connect with users.
Click to expand...
- then they are not perfectly optimized. Understanding user intent has been one of the key ranking factors for a long time. Moreover, content needs to be original and include entities and insights that make it more comprehensive and valuable. Modern AI technologies allow search engines to analyze content in great detail and distinguish between weak content and truly top-level content.
 
The best content is written for people first, with SEO used to help search engines understand it.
 
Make content that provides real value to your audience. helpful, informative, and engaging content that answers users' questions, then use SEO strategically to improve visibility and help search engines understand your pages.
 
I think user intent is more important than ever Basic SEO like keywords and headings still matters but content that genuinely answers the users question tends to perform better I usually look at the top ranking pages related searches and the type of content Google is already rewarding to understand what users are actually looking for
 
Yes google is a very important part without google we can't get our content in front of the peoples........ But peoples when they find the content also have to find value to read the content and keep on the page so it will show to more peoples to make it works
 
Satisfying user intent has completely overridden traditional keyword stuffing because search engines now track post-click user signals heavily. The best approach is analyzing top SERP results to see exactly how competitors structure their answers, then adding unique data or case studies they missed. If you stop the user from clicking back to search results, you win. :cool:
 
It has always been the case. Everyone wants to rank better than the competitors, so they try to please Google. After AI took over, people are trying to please it with techniques like content chunking.

User intent is important but first users must find your content to like it. This can only happen if everyone ranking better than you provides trash or you rank at the top and prevent users from leaving your webpage. So, ranking on Google has always been the first priority for most people.
 
I think too many people still write for Google instead of the person searching. You can have perfect SEO, but if the content doesn't answer the user's real question, it won't perform well over time.

I have personal websites for which i generate content myself and generate it such a way that it fulfills user intent. It isn't that difficult since AI is still generating it for you. All you have to do is instruct it properly.
 
Absolutely. User intent is more important than ever. I usually look at the top-ranking pages, the "People Also Ask" questions, and the comments or discussions around the topic to understand what users are really trying to solve. Good SEO starts with answering that need, not just adding keywords.
 
Traffic Vortex said:
Many websites are perfectly optimized but still fail to focus to connect with users. The pages have keywords, headings and all the SEO basics but they do not always answer the real question behind the search. Do you think understanding user intent has become more important than traditional optimization? What methods are you using to understand what users actually want?
Click to expand...
even though the basic of SEO still hold their importane the diference between suces and failure lies in comprehending what the user neds. my focus is on SERP optimization keyword analysis and discovering those niche where others fail.
 
Search your main topic on platforms like Reddit to find the exact questions real people are asking. using their actual struggles and words in your headings builds instant trust with your readers.
 
According to me, user intent is more important now. Good SEO can help people to find your page but if the content does not answer the questions of the people then they would not stay. So for me, good content comes first and optimization comes after that.
 
Yes - User intent matters most, analyze Serps, queries and engagament to match searcher needs
 
I think good content is about solving a real problem not just following the SEO checklist. If people do not find what they were expecting then they leave a page quickly. That's why I focus more on making the content clear and useful than just adding keywords.
 
I think user intent matters more than ever now. These days, peoples are not just writing for Google but also trying to optimize content for AI Overviews.
Traffic Vortex said:
What methods are you using to understand what users actually want?
Click to expand...
I generally study the top-ranking pages, google’s people also ask sections, community discussions and autocomplete suggestions to understand what users really want before I start writing.
 
I think user intent is the first thing to get right now. If visitors do not find what they came for then good SEO alone would not help much.
I usually look at the top ranking pages, forums and comments to understand what poeple are actually trying to solve before writing anything.
 
Advertise on BHW
You must log in or register to reply here.
Sign up now!

Main Menu

Home Main Forum List Black Hat SEO White Hat SEO BHW Newbie Guide Blogging Black Hat Tools Social Media Downloads

Marketplace

Account Selling Content / Copywriting EBooks / Methods Hosting Misc Proxies For Sale SEO - Link building SEO - Packages Social Media Social Media - Panels Web Design More

Making Money

Affiliate Programs Hire a Freelancer IM Journeys Making Money Pay Per Click Site Flipping Want to Buy

BlackHat World

Dispute Resolution Forum Suggestions & Feedback Introductions Lounge
Back
Top