Real Estate SEO Blog

Written by Matt McGee

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  • Apr 13

Why Google Rankings Change So Much So Soon

It usually takes a couple weeks/months for new content to settle in where Google thinks it should rank. Why? Because Google isn't sure where it really belongs. Your rankings are much more volatile when content is first published.

  • Apr 2

AI Has Entered the Chat and It's Wrecking Deals

You may have heard the Ryan Serhant story, but that's hardly the only case of AI sabotaging -- or almost sabotaging -- a real estate deal. Hear what other agents are saying, and grab a new page we're adding to Cari's seller and buyer presentations.
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  • Mar 19

When Being a Local Expert is Bad for SEO

You've heard it a million times: Be the local expert! It's great advice, but it can also be bad for real estate SEO.
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  • Feb 22

Should I Use My Real Estate Broker's Free Website?

I've seen thousands of agent websites. In almost every case, the agents who use their broker's free site are unable to compete against agents with a custom website that's built to attract leads.
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  • Feb 2

Can I Use My YouTube Transcripts as Real Estate Blog Posts?

Yes, the transcript of an informative real estate video can be converted into a high-quality real estate blog post that boosts your overall SEO performance. But, there are a few things to know before you start.
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  • Jan 25

CASE STUDY: Does Real Estate Blogging Work for SEO in 2026?

Blogging is a foundational piece of real estate SEO and a smart way for Realtors® to attract new buyers and sellers and, ultimately, get more leads and grow their business. I'll show how in this case study.

  • Jan 17

Choose Your Charity (again) in 2026!

This was so fun and rewarding, we're gonna do it again in 2026. Every real estate agent who spends money with me gets to choose which charity to support with 10% of your investment!
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  • Dec 30, 2025

Thank You!

To all who spent money with me in 2025, THANK YOU. A portion of what you spent is going to help others, and I hope that makes you feel good inside, too.
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  • Dec 26, 2025

Should You Hire a Real Estate SEO Consultant or Vendor in 2026?

If you're hiring for SEO/marketing help in the new year, there's difference between hiring a vendor and a consultant. Do you want assembly-line SEO? Or do you want flexibility and capacity to adjust as needed and do really impactful work?
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  • Dec 16, 2025

Do Google Posts help with SEO?

Adding posts to your Google Business Profile is a good idea and can improve your visibility in Google's local search results, but it's not a direct one-to-one benefit. And it has no impact on your visibility in Google's regular, organic search results.

  • Nov 12, 2025

How to Quickly Find the Buyer & Seller Questions Your Site Already Ranks For

Thanks to AI search tools, it seems the whole world is jumping on the "answer engine" bandwagon. Here's how to find the question that ALREADY bring visitors to your website.
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  • Oct 31, 2025

Is the Google real estate lead generation program real?

It sounds real and even looks real...until you get to the dead giveaway at the end.