I have noticed this sometimes with some terms For example if I type "Insulation", the map pack appears quite low on the SERP Yet if I type "Insulation Austin", the map pack appears very close to the top -Is it still worth it to go after keywords that trigger the map pack low on the SERP? -Any other thoughts from an SEO Perspective on such Keywords?

Alright, let's talk about exact match anchor text. You know, that "best practice" where you're supposed to use your target keyword exactly in your internal links? At my agency, we just ran a 60-day test across 12 client sites and the results surprised me: Varied anchor text actually outperformed exact match by 23% in ranking improvements. For example: Instead of: "check our [chicago plumber] services" We used: "our local team can help with your [plumbing needs]" Natural language won. Every. Single. Time. 🎯 Here's the thing: Those old-school exact match rules came from an era when Google was less sophisticated. Now? It wants things to sound human. Especially with AI generated slop flooding the internet... Google is trying to sort through all of that slop to find content that its users will actually engage with. Sounding human wins. What "best practices" have you tested and debunked? Drop them below 👇 Let's build a list of what actually works in this new AI-driven world we live in!

I am trying to create a Google Sheet that shows the Before and After of OnPage SEO Changes Just want to give clients something pretty to look at Then again I might be overthinking it

Let me share mine: One day, I will wake up without that anxious check-in reflex we all know too well. You know - that immediate grab for your phone to make sure nothing's on fire 😅 Instead, I'll have my morning coffee in peace (my phone no where in sight) knowing my agency is doing just fine. Not because I'm working 24/7, but because I've built something that runs smoothly whether I'm there or not. The dream isn't about fancy cars or massive offices. It's about having the freedom to say "actually, I'm taking Friday off to hang with my kids and go to the Taylor Swift concert" without feeling guilty. Or being able to say "no thanks" to that high-paying client who just doesn't feel right. Your turn! Share your dream below: - What does your perfect average day look like? - What's the first thing you'll change once you get there? - Who are you helping? How are you helping them? - What's the freedom you want most? Whether you're dreaming of a global agency or a simple laptop lifestyle - there's no wrong answer here. Drop your vision below 👇 Sometimes just writing it down makes it feel more real!

Real talk: My SEO journey started completely by accident in Biloxi, Mississippi. I was running a business consulting practice, hitting up Chamber of Commerce meetings and networking events... And literally EVERYONE kept asking the same question: "Can you help me get found online?" Eventually, I stopped saying no and started saying yes. That one shift changed everything 🎯 The game-changer? Upwork. That platform helped me scale to a 7-figure SEO agency. Who would've thought local networking + freelance platforms would be such a powerful combo? Now I'm curious about YOUR story! Drop below: What pulled you into the SEO world? Where did your first real clients come from? What unexpected turn led to your biggest breakthrough? Whether you're just starting out or running an established agency, every journey has those surprising twists that make it unique 🎢 Let's hear yours! 👇