How to Rank #1 on ChatGPT Search

Google began dominating the SEO space around the early 2000s, particularly after it launched its PageRank algorithm in 1998, which significantly changed the way search engines ranked pages. However, Google’s real dominance in the SEO space became apparent by 2001-2002 when it overtook other search engines like Yahoo and AltaVista.

But with the introduction of ChatGPT Search, Google’s dominance might just be in trouble. Powered by advanced conversational AI, ChatGPT Search promises to fundamentally shift how we approach SEO. Let’s have a look at the intricacies of this tech, how it differs from traditional search engines like Google, and how businesses can adapt their SEO strategies to stay ahead.

How has SEO evolved?

The early days of SEO

SEO started with a simple premise: get your website to rank higher by optimizing for keywords and building backlinks. During this era, SEO was about keyword density—the more keywords you could stuff into your content, the higher your chances of ranking. Search engines, like early versions of Google, used basic algorithms to match keywords with user que