Is blogging still necessary in the world of SEO?
It’s David from SearchPie. Thank you for raising your question in our SEO Office Hours event!
Definitely! Blogging is still very relevant for SEO. A well-maintained blog helps your website stay active with fresh, keyword-rich content that search engines can index. It also allows you to target long-tail keywords, answer user questions, and build topical authority in your niche.
However, it’s not just about posting frequently anymore. What matters most is creating high-quality, useful content that genuinely helps your audience and supports your overall SEO goals.
Here are a few quick tips to guide your blogging strategy:
- Start with keyword research: Use tools like Keyword Explore (included in some Shopify SEO apps like SearchPie app) to find what your audience is searching for.
- Focus on one main topic per post: Keep the content clear, relevant, and easy to follow.
- Include keywords naturally: Add them in the title, headings, and first paragraph, but don’t overdo it.
- Structure matters: Use short paragraphs, subheadings, and visuals where possible to make the post more engaging.
- Add internal links: Connect to related pages or products to boost site structure and keep readers exploring.
- End with a call-to-action: Encourage readers to take the next step: read more, explore a product, or subscribe.
We all understand that with Google’s AI Overview (and now AI-powered search modes), traditional “blue links” are often less visible. However, blog articles are frequently cited as sources in AI-generated answers, which makes them even more valuable today.
There are also new optimization criteria to improve your chances of being referenced in AI results - We have a checklist you can use, so feel free to reach out us via email support@pielab.io if you’d like the full version.
Hope this helps!
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