E741: Reddit has rolled out a new generative AI feature called Reddit Answers - and it’s already being targeted by SEOs looking to game the system.
I share how Reddit Answers works, and why it’s quickly becoming a hub for Parasite SEO tactics.
In this episode:
- What Reddit Answers is and how it generates content from Reddit threads
- How Parasite SEOs are hijacking comments and subreddits to rank on Google
- Real examples of fake posts, upvote manipulation, and GPT-written replies
- Why Reddit Answers might amplify this behavior (and how AI plays into it)
If you're in SEO, content marketing, or just want to understand how platforms and AI are being gamed, this one’s for you.
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00:00 Introduction to Reddit Answers and Parasite SEO
00:18 How Parasite SEO Works on Reddit
01:00 Reddit Answers: A New Tool for SEOs
01:22 Personal Experience with Reddit Answers
02:27 Gaming Reddit Answers: A Case Study
05:38 Ethical Considerations and Final Thoughts
06:51 Conclusion
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