Let me be honest — SEO used to feel like rocket science to me.
I’d spend hours researching keywords, optimizing pages, and trying to keep up with every single algorithm update. And despite all that effort? Crickets. Ranking on page one felt like a pipe dream.
But then something changed.
I discovered how to combine AI with SEO. Not only did it cut down my work time by 80%, but it also helped me get blog posts, landing pages, and even affiliate reviews to the top of Google. Fast.
In this post, I’ll show you exactly how I use AI to rank #1 on Google — step-by-step. No fluff, no fake screenshots — just my real process.
Step 1: I Start with AI Keyword Research (But Smarter)
First things first — I don’t rely solely on Google Keyword Planner anymore.
Instead, I prompt an AI tool (like ChatGPT or Claude) with this:
“Give me 20 long-tail keywords related to [topic] that have low competition and high intent.”
Boom. In seconds, I get keyword ideas that aren’t overly saturated but still have enough search volume to be worth targeting.
Then, I run those keywords through tools like Ubersuggest, LowFruits, or Ahrefs to validate their difficulty and potential.
Step 2: I Use AI to Create SEO-Optimized Outlines
Here’s the trick: Google loves structured content.
So instead of guessing what to include, I ask AI:
“Based on this keyword [insert keyword], give me a blog outline optimized for SEO that matches search intent.”
It usually gives me a solid H1, H2s, and even FAQs I can drop into the article. I tweak them to match my voice and reader style, and just like that — I have a solid blueprint that Google will love.
Step 3: I Write the First Draft with AI — Then Humanize It
Now, I don’t just copy-paste what AI gives me. That’s lazy and obvious.
What I do instead is generate a first draft, then rewrite it with my own personality.
I add:
✅ Real examples
✅ Personal stories
✅ Bold opinions
✅ Slang or casual tone (like I’m doing now)
✅ Internal links to my other content
This hybrid approach gives me the speed of AI plus the authenticity of human writing.
That’s what makes Google — and my readers — stick around.
Step 4: On-Page SEO Magic (Yes, with AI Again)
I run my final article through a free SEO tool like SurferSEO, Frase, or PageOptimizer Pro. These tools compare my content to the top-ranking pages and suggest improvements — like missing keywords or overused phrases.
If I’m in a rush, I’ll ask AI:
“Does this article cover the topic better than competitors ranking for [keyword]?”
AI will tell me where the gaps are. Sometimes it even recommends additional content sections I hadn’t thought of.
Step 5: AI Helps Me Write Meta Titles & Descriptions That Pop
SEO isn’t just about the body text — your title and meta description can make or break your click-through rate.
So I prompt AI with:
“Write 3 emotional and curiosity-driven meta titles for this blog post that include the keyword: [keyword]”
I test a few combos and pick the one that feels most “clickable.” Simple. Done.
Step 6: I Use AI to Generate Internal Link Suggestions
Google loves a well-linked site, but finding the right pages to link to manually? Super boring.
I prompt AI with:
“Based on this article, what are 5 other blog post topics on my site that I could link to naturally?”
I get a list of internal links, add them in, and boom — better SEO juice.
Step 7: I Hit Publish — Then Let AI Help Me Promote
Once the post is live, I don’t just sit back and wait.
I ask AI to help me write:
A catchy tweet thread
A LinkedIn post summary
A Pinterest description
An Instagram caption
This multiplies my reach with almost no extra work.
My Results After Doing This for 30 Days
✅ 5 blog posts ranked on page 1 of Google
✅ 2 posts hit #1 spot for long-tail keywords
✅ Organic traffic increased by 178%
✅ I now write a full, SEO-ready blog post in 45 minutes or less
Final Thoughts: AI Isn’t Cheating — It’s a Superpower
Look, AI isn’t here to replace your voice — it’s here to amplify it.
If you use it strategically (not lazily), it becomes the best SEO assistant you could ever ask for.
So the next time you sit down to write content that ranks, don’t do it all alone.
Use AI as your sidekick.
Stay human.
Stay real.
And let Google do the rest. 😉