“Is SEO dead?” No — but SEO’s playbook is changing rapidly. Search engines still drive massive volumes of discovery and purchase behavior, but AI-driven summaries, search generative experiences, and changing ranking factors mean old tactics (keyword-stuffing, thin content) no longer work. Experts across the industry emphasize adaptation rather than abandonment. Rival IQ
What changed: AI and new SERP features reduce clicks for some queries (answers shown in results), while quality signals (E-A-T, user intent satisfaction, page experience) gained importance. So SEO focus shifts to: high-quality helpful content, on-page experience, structured data, and owning branded/long-tail intent where users still click.
Practical steps for modern SEO: build content for intent (solve user problems), measure engagement (dwell time, CTR), use structured data to win rich results, and align content with business KPIs (leads, revenue). SEO teams that pair content with paid amplification and conversion optimization outperform those that treat SEO as an isolated channel.
Bottom line: SEO is alive — but evolve your tactics. Focus on usefulness, technical health, and integration with paid channels and product teams to keep organic traffic growing.
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