E746: I share some surprising SEO experiments - from FAQ schema to the strategic use of gateway pages and even the infamous .EDU backlink trick. Some of these tactics are creative, some are questionable (black hat), but all of them have one thing in common: they worked.

I break down what made these experiments successful, how you can apply the legit ones, and what to watch out for if you're trying similar approaches. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned SEO, you'll pick up some fresh insights - and maybe a few things not to try.

Topics covered: - Niche FAQ schema that boost snippet visibility - Ranking with "no volume" purchase-intent keywords - Theme refreshes and topical authority bumps - Emoji meta hacks (do they work?) - .EDU scholarship backlinks (and when it gets dark) - Local gateway pages done right - Future-proofing with date-based SEO content

⭐️ The Reddit Thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/SEO/comments/1eflymf/whats_the_most_surprising_seo_tactic_that_worked/

⭐️ The SEO Trick That Skyrocketed My Page from #50 to #1! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSAp9rFXNLw

⭐️ Apple Crushed Their Ads So They Learned SEO and Hit $10M ARR - https://youtu.be/MNHCwj5O4HI

💎 Compact Keywords - My SEO Course - Get paying customers through SEO - Clear step-by-step video breakdowns - SEO templates to be copied and adapted for your products and services: https://compactkeywords.com/

00:00 Introduction 00:36 Unconventional SEO Tactics 01:55 Changing Themes and Code 04:35 Low Search Volume Keywords 06:16 The Emoji Meta Description Debate 07:16 Scholarship Offers for Backlinks 10:03 Gateway Pages for Local SEO 11:31 Future-Proofing with Existing Keywords 13:09 Wrapping

The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/

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