Personal experience using AI for SEO & Content – Opportunity or risk in 2025?

[that's not my neighbor]

Hello everyone,

I want to share a little bit of my personal experience in the recent SEO and content process, especially when applying AI to work.

Previously, I did content completely manually: keyword research, writing articles, on-page optimization... It took a lot of time, especially when customers requested a large number of articles each month. Since the end of 2024, I started trying to bring AI (ChatGPT, Gemini) into support.

Initial results:

• The speed of content production increased 3-4 times.
• Outlines and article ideas can be created in a few minutes instead of sitting around brainstorming all day.
• AI also suggests titles and meta descriptions that are quite good for testing CTR.

But there are also risks:

• AI-generated content is sometimes quite “similar,” lacking in distinction.
• If posted massively without editing, it is easy to be rated low by Google (some sites I tested have dropped in rank).
• Especially in highly competitive niches, users immediately recognize if the content is too “mechanical.”

How I adjust:

• Use AI as a support tool, not a 100% replacement.
• Add real data, personal experience, and exclusive images/infographics.
• Regular A/B testing: articles written by AI are almost full → low traffic; articles that combine real insights and manual editing → much higher traffic and onsite time.

Personal opinion: AI will help save costs and time, but the key is still the difference. Sites that know how to take advantage of AI and humans will survive in the long term.

I am wondering and would like to ask for your opinion:
According to everyone, will traditional SEO (handwritten, standard optimization) still play an important role in 2025, or should we go full AI and focus more on video/short-form content?

I look forward to hearing from you guys so we can learn more.

 

[hipcat]

Yes, AI should be used as a tool, but not a replacement for human input. The site owners who use AI tools to create strategic content will gain the advantage while others struggle.

A popular SEO tactic now is using AI to refresh old content by optimizing it even further with updated strategies, like adding schema markup, especially on FAQ and article pages. Some site owners have seen improved results within 24 hours just by adding more structured data like that.

Going forward from 2025 and beyond I think using AI as a helpful SEO tool will become an essential part of any basic and advanced SEO strategy. It is the future, now, and anyone not using it will be left behind.

 

[saifr25]

Hello everyone,

I want to share a little bit of my personal experience in the recent SEO and content process, especially when applying AI to work.

Previously, I did content completely manually: keyword research, writing articles, on-page optimization... It took a lot of time, especially when customers requested a large number of articles each month. Since the end of 2024, I started trying to bring AI (ChatGPT, Gemini) into support.

Initial results:

• The speed of content production increased 3-4 times.
• Outlines and article ideas can be created in a few minutes instead of sitting around brainstorming all day.
• AI also suggests titles and meta descriptions that are quite good for testing CTR.

But there are also risks:

• AI-generated content is sometimes quite “similar,” lacking in distinction.
• If posted massively without editing, it is easy to be rated low by Google (some sites I tested have dropped in rank).
• Especially in highly competitive niches, users immediately recognize if the content is too “mechanical.”

How I adjust:

• Use AI as a support tool, not a 100% replacement.
• Add real data, personal experience, and exclusive images/infographics.
• Regular A/B testing: articles written by AI are almost full → low traffic; articles that combine real insights and manual editing → much higher traffic and onsite time.

Personal opinion: AI will help save costs and time, but the key is still the difference. Sites that know how to take advantage of AI and humans will survive in the long term.

I am wondering and would like to ask for your opinion:
According to everyone, will traditional SEO (handwritten, standard optimization) still play an important role in 2025, or should we go full AI and focus more on video/short-form content?

I look forward to hearing from you guys so we can learn more.

That’s a really solid breakdown of the pros and cons of AI in content, thanks for sharing your experience!


From what I’ve seen, traditional SEO is definitely still important in 2025. Google’s updates continue to push for authenticity, expertise, and unique perspectives. AI can help with speed and structure, but if everyone leans fully into AI-only content, the web will just get noisier with similar articles. That’s why combining AI efficiency with human insights, storytelling, and original research is where the real value lies.


As for video and short-form content, I’d say they complement SEO rather than replace it. People still search, read, and rely on written content to make decisions, but platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram are shaping how users discover brands. In my case, using SEO for evergreen traffic and pairing it with short-form video for awareness has worked really well.


So, I wouldn’t go “all-in” on AI or video alone — a balanced mix is the smarter long-term strategy.

 

[voxfor]

AI in SEO and content is definitely an opportunity in 2025, but only if used wisely. Pure AI content still struggles with originality and E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), which Google values. Traditional SEO fundamentals quality hosting, strong site speed, optimized structure, and human-driven insights remain just as important.

At Voxfor, we see the best results when AI is used as a support tool (for research, outlines and scaling) while humans add real expertise, data, and creativity. In short, AI saves time, but differentiation still wins rankings.

 

[fitfuture]

Using AI for SEO and content in 2025 offers huge opportunities for efficiency and creativity, but also risks like content quality issues and over-reliance balance is key.

 

[brightwork142]

I think your breakdown is spot on AI really shines when it comes to speed and structure, but it still struggles with originality and depth if left unchecked. From my own experience, the best results come when AI drafts are treated as a starting point and then layered with personal insights, case studies, or unique data that competitors can’t replicate. That way you get the efficiency boost without falling into the “cookie-cutter” trap that Google and readers quickly notice. I’m curious though have you found certain niches where AI content performs better than others, or do you see the same risks across the board?

 

[Webcooks]

In 2025, utilizing AI for SEO and content has both pros and cons.

On one hand, AI is a great time-saver because it:

• Finds keywords
• Recommends topics
• Rapidly produces content ideas

It’s an excellent writing companion in the planning phase or when enhancing SEO strategies.


On the other hand, the downside to using AI is that:

• Your content or writing often sounds repetitive or unnatural
• Search engines are catching on to the use of AI, making quality and originality even more important