I tested 7 “Viral SEO” tips to rank #1 on Google, here’s what’s...
Natia Kurdadze - SEO@seonatia
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Aug 18, 2025
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I tested 7 “Viral SEO” tips to rank #1 on Google, here’s what’s working: 👇
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Tip #1 — Use Ahrefs’ Internal Link Opportunities
Why it’s good: Internal links pass authority between your own pages.
How to do it:
→ Open Ahrefs Webmaster Tools
→ Run “Internal Link Opportunities” report
→ Filter for keywords where you rank on Page 2
→ Add exact-match anchor links from other relevant posts
→ Submit updated pages in Google Search Console
Result: No jump in 48 hrs, but it’s a long-term mover.
Why it’s good: Internal links pass authority between your own pages.
How to do it:
→ Open Ahrefs Webmaster Tools
→ Run “Internal Link Opportunities” report
→ Filter for keywords where you rank on Page 2
→ Add exact-match anchor links from other relevant posts
→ Submit updated pages in Google Search Console
Result: No jump in 48 hrs, but it’s a long-term mover.
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Tip #2 — Update Declining Pages
Why it works: Google rewards fresh, relevant content.
How to do it:
→ In Google Search Console, compare last 12 months vs. current
→ Sort by “clicks drop”
→ Pick your biggest losers
→ Update outdated stats, add missing subtopics, improve formatting
→ Republish
Result: One post jumped from #16 → #4 overnight.
Why it works: Google rewards fresh, relevant content.
How to do it:
→ In Google Search Console, compare last 12 months vs. current
→ Sort by “clicks drop”
→ Pick your biggest losers
→ Update outdated stats, add missing subtopics, improve formatting
→ Republish
Result: One post jumped from #16 → #4 overnight.
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Tip #3 — Don’t waste time “humanizing” AI content
TikTok claim: “Run ChatGPT text through Quillbot to beat AI detectors.”
Reality:
→ Google doesn’t penalize AI if content is helpful
→ AI detection tools don’t impact rankings
→ Output usually reads worse
Verdict: Skip it. Focus on quality.
TikTok claim: “Run ChatGPT text through Quillbot to beat AI detectors.”
Reality:
→ Google doesn’t penalize AI if content is helpful
→ AI detection tools don’t impact rankings
→ Output usually reads worse
Verdict: Skip it. Focus on quality.
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Tip #4 — Replace Reddit threads with blog posts?
This is not a easy win now.
How to try it:
→ Find high-ranking Reddit threads in your niche via Ahrefs Site Explorer
→ Sort by organic keywords
→ Create a better, more comprehensive blog post targeting those keywords
Result: New post hit #21 after 1 month.
This is not a easy win now.
How to try it:
→ Find high-ranking Reddit threads in your niche via Ahrefs Site Explorer
→ Sort by organic keywords
→ Create a better, more comprehensive blog post targeting those keywords
Result: New post hit #21 after 1 month.
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Tip #5 — Make ChatGPT your SEO assistant
AI can’t rank pages for you, but it can speed up research and writing.
How to do it:
→ Prompt: “Act as an SEO expert. My goal: rank for [keyword]. Give me a detailed outline.”
→ Ask for headings, FAQs, and related search terms
→ Write or co-write the article using those points
Result: The only page that hit Top 10 came from this exact process.
AI can’t rank pages for you, but it can speed up research and writing.
How to do it:
→ Prompt: “Act as an SEO expert. My goal: rank for [keyword]. Give me a detailed outline.”
→ Ask for headings, FAQs, and related search terms
→ Write or co-write the article using those points
Result: The only page that hit Top 10 came from this exact process.
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Tip #6 — Submit new posts in Search Console
This won’t rank you instantly, but gets you indexed fast.
How to do it:
→ In GSC, open URL Inspection
→ Paste your blog post link
→ Click “Request Indexing”
→ Check back in hours, most pages index same day
Works 100% of the time for me.
This won’t rank you instantly, but gets you indexed fast.
How to do it:
→ In GSC, open URL Inspection
→ Paste your blog post link
→ Click “Request Indexing”
→ Check back in hours, most pages index same day
Works 100% of the time for me.
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Tip #7 — Use AnswerThePublic for blog ideas
Why: It surfaces real questions people ask (high intent).
How to do it:
→ Search your topic/product
→ Pick a question
→ Google it in incognito mode
→ Read top 3 results
→ Write a better version with unique insights
Result: Consistent rankings, but traffic depends on keyword volume.
Why: It surfaces real questions people ask (high intent).
How to do it:
→ Search your topic/product
→ Pick a question
→ Google it in incognito mode
→ Read top 3 results
→ Write a better version with unique insights
Result: Consistent rankings, but traffic depends on keyword volume.
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What I learned after testing all 7:
→ None of these tips are “magic” alone
→ The real wins came when I combined them
The combo that worked best:
1️⃣ Use AnswerThePublic for topics
2️⃣ Write w/ ChatGPT + intent-focused prompts
3️⃣ Submit to Search Console for fast indexing
4️⃣ Add internal links from relevant posts
5️⃣ Refresh old pages that lose traffic
This combination is reliable and repeatable.
→ None of these tips are “magic” alone
→ The real wins came when I combined them
The combo that worked best:
1️⃣ Use AnswerThePublic for topics
2️⃣ Write w/ ChatGPT + intent-focused prompts
3️⃣ Submit to Search Console for fast indexing
4️⃣ Add internal links from relevant posts
5️⃣ Refresh old pages that lose traffic
This combination is reliable and repeatable.