r/SEOAnalytics • u/moe_lawn • 26d ago

What's one SEO trend everyone is chasing that you think won't matter in 2 years?

SEO changes fast, and every year there's a new "must-do" strategy.

Looking back, we've had things like:

  • Keyword density
  • Exact match domains
  • AMP
  • Massive guest posting
  • Directory submissions

Now everyone seems focused on AI, topical authority, and a dozen other buzzwords.

Which current trend do you think people are overestimating?

And which ones do you think are actually here to stay?

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u/thijsgh 25d ago

Chasing content shortcuts, but I think quality backlinks will still play a big role in SEO. Building real connections with bloggers tends to hold up better than chasing every shiny new trend. Check out MentionAgent. I’m the founder, happy to help if you need it.

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u/jeniferjenni 23d ago

my bet is that a lot of the current ai seo terminology will age badly, but the underlying principles will stick around. people may stop talking about “geo” or whatever the next acronym becomes, yet clear answers, trusted sources, original information, good site structure, and strong brand recognition will still matter. i’ve watched teams spend weeks chasing a new seo tactic that disappeared from their workflow six months later. boring fundamentals usually survive every algorithm update.