E821: AI-generated SEO “slop” content has fueled explosive growth for startups - but Google’s latest spam update shows just how fast it can collapse.

We break down Ramp’s coming SEO crash, Profound's slop implementation, Reddit’s sudden drop in ChatGPT citations, and why unchecked AI content is a ticking time bomb for your business.

Should companies gamble on AI slop for fast SEO gains? Or is playing the long game with useful, human-reviewed content the only durable path forward? We dig into the risks, the data, and the lessons every marketer needs to hear.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why Ramp’s AI SEO spike collapsed overnight
- How Google’s spam update targets “slop as a service”
- The dangers of unchecked AI content for your domain
- Why human-reviewed content still wins in the long run
- What savvy SEOs like Harpreet Singh & Lily Ray are seeing in the field

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⭐️ Deedy’s “slop-as-a-service” post - https://x.com/deedydas/status/1972541022535372852
⭐️ Harpreet’s call-out post - https://x.com/harpreetchatha_/status/1973433289068417298
⭐️ AInvest’s collapse - https://youtu.be/RpgOKUO_SyI

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00:00 Harpreet's Insight on AI Slop
00:32 The Rise and Fall of AI-Driven SEO
00:49 Community Reactions and Further Analysis
03:05 Reddit's Decline in ChatGPT Citations
04:16 AI Slop in Financial News
05:15 Risks and Recommendations for AI Content
07:32 Long-Term SEO Strategies
08:20 Upcoming Episode and Personal Update
09:14 Conclusion

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