Using Search Console Data to Improve Both SEO and AI Search Visibility
The author argues that the Search Console Performance report is enough to drive gains in organic and AI-driven traffic, provided the right metrics are prioritized. Clicks are treated as the primary goal, impressions as a measure of untapped demand, and average position as a directional signal of progress. The recommended method is a long 16-month comparison broken out by query and page, exported to a spreadsheet and analyzed with an LLM to surface patterns like demand growth without clicks, decaying pages, and competing query clusters. The author cites research suggesting that search rankings and appearances correlate strongly with being recommended by ChatGPT, making Search Console data a useful proxy for AI visibility. The piece also argues for continually improving existing content rather than endlessly producing new material.
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