Beginners SEO Podcast

Why You Should Stop Chasing #1 Position On Google

Phoebe, The Plan Success Season 8 Episode 125

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Ranking #1 on Google used to be the ultimate SEO goal as a small business website. You hit the top spot, traffic floods in, job done.

But in 2026? That #1 ranking might sit under AI Overviews, Reddit threads, YouTube videos, shopping ads, People Also Ask boxes and four sponsored listings.

In this Beginner's SEO Podcast episode, I break down why the old “rank #1 and win” mindset is outdated, what’s actually happening on modern SERPs, and how to shift your SEO strategy so you’re not chasing a metric that doesn’t guarantee clicks anymore.

If you care about traffic, leads and sales (not vanity rankings), this one’s for you!

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