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Sep 25, 2024 9 tweets 3 min read Read on X
The ugly truth: Most websites still look like they were designed in 2012.

I’ve been designing websites for SEO for 10+ years.

Your website's layout WILL make or break your SEO.

Luckily, web design tools make it easy today.

Here's 5 design hacks to implement immediately:
1/ Eyebrow Style H1’s

+ Add a little extra content above headings.
+ Style your H1 as “Eyebrow Text” to directly match the page.
+ Use your H2 more boldly to introduce the page.

It follows the natural flow of a website, so it’s a modern experience Image
2/ Affixed Scroll Areas

+ It’s position is fixed as you scroll.
+ Have a bold title/image on the left side.
+ And more detailed text on the right side.

Improves content on a page without being overwhelming: Image
3/ Anchor Glossaries

+ It is a glossary list on a long page.
+ These help you double up key terms on the page.
+ Improved UX giving visitors shortcuts to sections.
+ Makes it easier to navigate.

See the left hand side on this example: Image
4/ Accordions

+ An expandable and collapsible widget, used for FAQs mostly.
+ Build FAQ titles as H3s and wrap answers as P tags.
+ Addresses common questions without compromising design.

See how aesthetically pleasing this looks: Image
5/ Post Date & Update Placement

+ Helps search engines identify the “freshness” of information.
+ Include original publish date & last edit date.
+ Include it at the bottom of the post body above the footer.

See an example here: Image
I teamed up with @JeffGapinski on this post.

Jeff's a web design genius. I'm pretty good at SEO.

To help you make your website sell more.

SEO isn't just content and backlinks.

It comes down to design, UX, and CRO as well.
@JeffGapinski Advice: Implement these tips today or give it to your team.

Opinion: Your SEO is only as good as your CRO. Drive the RIGHT traffic and convert them into leads and customers.

Bonus: I collab’d with @JeffGapinski on this post. Go follow him for daily web design & CRO tips!
@JeffGapinski What would you add?

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Feb 4
My SEO Predictions for 2026:

2025 changed SEO forever.

– ChatGPT and LLMs became legitimate search engines.
– Google rolled out AI Overviews and pushed more zero-click results.
and more....

So… what’s coming next?
Here are my predictions for SEO in 2026: Image
1/ ChatGPT & LLMs take 20–30% of search share.
– Millions will “search” inside ChatGPT daily.
– GEO visibility becomes critical.

2/ Google’s AI Mode dominates traditional search.
– Expect more blended results and fewer clicks.
– Structured and summarized content wins snippets
3/ LLMs go niche.
– Specialized AI engines (e.g. legal, finance, marketing) will rise.
– SEO strategies will evolve per vertical.
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Most don't use ChatGPT and AI for SEO. Here's what you're missing (15 use cases): Image
1/ Keyword Research
AI can expand your seed terms into hundreds of variations.
Prompt: “List 20 long-tail keywords similar to ‘ecommerce SEO’ with traffic potential.”
2/ Keyword Clustering
Group related keywords into themes for one piece of content.
Prompt: “Cluster these 30 keywords into 5 groups based on search intent.”
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My GEO Audit Process (5 easy steps):

(How I analyze visibility on ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews, etc.)
Step 1: Set Up My Brand in @WriteSonic

- Enter the Prompts that are most important to me.
- Configure my top 5 competitors for tracking.
- Provide information about my brand. Image
Step 2: Review GEO Brand Performance

- Review my Visibility Score & Answers mentioning me
- Is my brand trending up or down in GEO rankings?
- Am I tracking the right competitors? or need to replace?
- What is my market share compared to others?
- This gives me a high level overview of my GEO.Image
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Aug 8, 2025
What is LLM Visibility & Why Does It Matter in SEO/GEO? (13 Must Read Insights)

I recently read a guide from Semrush and it taught me a TON.

I wanted to break it all down so you can learn too… Image
1. A New SEO & GEO Metric

LLM visibility measures your AI discovery power.

On ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, & other LLMs.

Independent of Google SEO rankings.
2. AI Queries Are Poised to Take Over

It’s estimated that AI visits will overtake Google by 2027.

I’m talking queries on ChatGPT & LLMs.

It’s wild to hear, but Semrush has data to back it up. Image
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Aug 6, 2025
How to Repurpose OLD Content into NEW Lead Magnets w/ AI in 57 sec’s:

Stop designing freebies. Start generating them.

Your next 1,000 leads are hidden in old content.

No designers. No formatting hell.

Decktopus Lead Magnet Generator does the heavy lifting.

Here’s how: Image
Step 1: Start with Decktopus AI

Go to and get started after creating an account. decktopus.com/lead-magnet-ge…Image
Step 2: Choose Content or Prompt

Choose either to paste existing content you want to convert into a lead magnet or start fresh with a prompt. Image
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Jul 23, 2025
Founder: "How do I see if I'm ranking on LLMs & get more traffic from them?"

Me: "It's all about using the right tools & making decisions based on data."

Today, I want to show you Semrush's AI Toolkit.

It "pulls back the veil" on AI search so you can rank better on LLMs: Image
1. Share of Voice by Platform

Benchmark your brand vs. competitors in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.
Spot gaps where rivals own the conversation and iterate. Image
2. Overall Sentiment

Track how much you’re mentioned.
Analyze your sentiment score, higher the better. Image
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