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Mar 2024
12m 51s

Google Targets AI Text

Edward Sturm
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E248: If you've considered using AI-generated text for SEO, this episode is for you.

The last 48 hours have been an absolute bloodbath for SEOs doing this.

Even in my decade+ in the field, this is shocking. Here's what's happening.

#seo #searchengineoptimization #googlesearchconsole #seostrategy 

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