In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez shares the results of a bold AI SEO experiment he conducted over the past year. After investing $500 in an AI-powered blogging tool, Dan set up multiple websites to test if fully automated AI content could drive traffic and revenue. The results? A mix of surprising insights, major pitfalls, and hard-earned lessons. Tune in as Dan breaks down what worked, what failed, and how AI should really be used for content creation in today’s SEO landscape.

Best AI Tools

ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools

Resources Mentioned

AppSumo - https://appsumo.com/
WP Autoblog (AI SEO Tool) - https://wpautoblog.com/
WPX Hosting - https://wpx.net/

Timestamps

00:00 – The $500 AI SEO Experiment Begins
00:10 – The AI Tool: WP Autoblog & Setup Process
03:45 – The Content Strategy: Automated Mass Blogging
07:15 – The Problems with AI-Generated Content
10:30 – The Surprising SEO Outcome (It Worked… Kind of?)
13:50 – Why AI Content Didn’t Drive Real Traffic
16:10 – The Fatal Flaws of Fully Automated SEO
19:30 – What Actually Works? How to Use AI for Content the Right Way
22:00 – The Future of AI in SEO & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

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