Old SEO vs New SEO: What’s Changed in 2025?

SEO isn’t what it used to be. The days of keyword stuffing, chasing backlinks, and focusing only on Google rankings are gone.

Old SEO was about:

• Keywords over intent
• Volume > depth
• Writing for bots
• Every backlink counts
• Rankings = success

New SEO is about:

• Optimizing for Google + AI (AI Overviews, snippets, PAA)
• Depth with E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust)
• Intent-led content clusters
• Writing for humans first, bots second
• Reputable mentions and quality citations
• Success = being retrieved, cited, and converting

Key shift: Old SEO chased algorithms. New SEO builds trust, authority, and human-first value while preparing for AI-driven search.

The brands that adapt to this shift will own visibility, credibility, and conversions.


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I've helped over 100 brands fix their content creation.

And most of them face the SAME problem:

They focus on the top layers of content before building the foundations.

- They obsess over design, hooks, and storytelling...
- but skip the structure that makes content work long-term.

It’s like decorating a tasteless cake.

The audience might try, but will not get back to the content.

And that core problem splits into 4 sub-problems:

- Sub-Problem (1): They spend hours tweaking visuals instead of clarifying their ICP.

- Sub-Problem (2): They post daily but don’t follow consistent content pillars.

- Sub-Problem (3): They copy formats and ideas from others but don’t have a content plan.

- Sub-Problem (4): They start from scratch every day, without a repurposing strategy.

They’re trying to “fix” aesthetics while the real problem is deeper; their content creation lacks structure.

If you want to build a real content creation system, work on these 7 steps:

1. Define Your ICP: Know exactly who you’re talking to.
2. Messaging: Clarify what you solve and why you’re different.
3. Content Pillars: Focus on 3-5 topics that show your expertise.
4. Content Plan: Organize ideas and cadence for consistency.
5. Repurposing: Plan to turn one idea into many formats.
6. Copywriting: Write clearly about a specific topic.
7. Design: Make visuals support the message.

8. Bonus step: create your signature formats.

Which step do you find the most difficult?

Running a solo business can be difficult.


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Running a solo business can be difficult.

AI helps you move faster without burning out.

From planning and design to writing and support.

This all-in-one AI stack handles every challenge solopreneurs face daily:

1. Strategy & Planning:
↳ Use ChatGPT, Notion AI, and Trello to generate ideas, organize projects, and stay on top of daily tasks.

2. Writing & Editing:
↳ Sharpen your writing with Grammarly, rewrite faster with Wordtune, and create high-converting copy using Jasper.

3. Design & Branding:
↳ Design scroll-stopping visuals, brand assets, and logos in minutes with Canva AI, Looka, and Kittl.

4. Website & App Building:
↳ Create professional websites and apps without code using Durable, 10Web, and Glide.

5. Marketing & Scheduling:
↳ Automate content creation and posting across all platforms with Buffer, Postly, and Typefully.

6. Analytics & Insights:
↳ Monitor performance, get high-ranking keywords, and analyze trends using Google Analytics, SEMrush, and BuzzSumo.

7. Customer Service & CRM:
↳ Automate support, capture leads, and manage communication with tools like Tidio, Otter AI, and Superhuman.

Use these AI tools to save time, work less, and grow faster.


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Streamline your hustle, scale with purpose.

Hiring a Social Media Manager?



Stop expecting them also to be your video editor, designer and copywriter.

Here’s the truth

Social Media Managers:
Plan campaigns & content calendars
Analyze insights & optimize performance
Build community & manage brand voice

Content Creators:
Shoot & edit videos
Design posts, graphics & reels
Write engaging, creative copy

Both roles are valuable. Both require different mindsets.

When you merge them into one role, you get ↓
Lower quality
Poor results
Burnout

The goal isn’t to find a “unicorn.”
It’s to create synergy between strategy and execution.

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I think what's interesting in Sri Lanka is that traditional media still holds a lot of sway, with many people referencing TV ads as a key source of information. When it comes to marketing, understanding your target audience is crucial. If you're going after Gen Z and younger crowds, digital is likely the way to go.

But if your audience is a bit older, traditional methods can still pack a punch, especially for building brand awareness. It's all about aligning your strategy with your audience's habits and preferences.

What are your thoughts?

Should we focus only on digital marketing or should it be a blend of both digital and transitional marketing?