🚨 Quick Reality Check
If your website is hiding on page 4 of Google, it might as well be hiding in Narnia. No one’s clicking that deep. If you want customers to find you, trust you, and buy from you, you need to be on that first page—or at least headed in that direction. Good news? You don’t need to be an SEO wizard or tech bro to make it happen. You just need to understand what Google wants (spoiler: it’s not vibes).
Let’s nerd out on how to make your site Google’s favorite student using simple tools:
📊 Google Analytics
🧠 ChatGPT
⚡ And your own business brain.
🧠 Step 1: Know What Your People Are Searching For
Before you can show up on Google, you need to know what people are typing into Google. You’re not just selling candles—you’re solving problems like “how to make my apartment smell like a bakery without baking.”
Here’s a prompt you can use in ChatGPT to find out:
PROMPT:
“Act like a customer looking for [your product/service]. What exact phrases would they search on Google? Give me a list of 15 long-tail keywords that match that intent.”
🔥 Example:
If you sell handmade candles:
- “best candles for anxiety”
- “long-lasting soy candles under $20”
- “aesthetic candle gifts for friends”
Now plug those into your website copy, product descriptions, blog posts, and even your page titles. Boom—you’re already climbing.
📊 Step 2: Use Google Analytics Like It’s Gossip
Google Analytics is not just for tech nerds—it’s a goldmine of tea about your audience. Here’s how to spill it:
- Go to Acquisition > Organic Search — see which search terms are bringing people in.
- Look at Behavior > Site Content > Landing Pages — which pages are pulling traffic? Which ones are flopping like a bad rom-com?
Use this info to double down on what’s working.
PROMPT TO USE WITH CHATGPT:
“Here’s my top-performing page from Google Analytics: [insert link or topic]. Based on this, give me 5 blog post ideas that would rank well and target the same audience.”
Then go write those blogs. Or have ChatGPT write the draft, and you make it sound like you.
📚 Step 3: Blog Like a Beast (Even If You Hate Writing)
Blogs are Google bait. The more relevant, helpful content you create, the more chances you have to get found.
If writing makes you want to cry, don’t worry. Use this:
PROMPT:
“Write a beginner-friendly blog post that answers this question: [insert customer FAQ]. Make it simple, helpful, and optimized for Google with headers, keywords, and a CTA at the end.”
🔥 Example:
“Are soy candles better than regular candles?”
“5 Reasons Why Your Candle Burns Weird (And How to Fix It)”
“The Truth About Candle Tunnels and Why Yours Looks Like a Donut”
Google loves helpful content. Give the people answers, and you’ll earn those clicks.
📈 Step 4: Track What’s Working (And Ditch What’s Not)
SEO is not set-it-and-forget-it. It’s like going to the gym—you need to check the mirror (a.k.a. Google Analytics) and adjust the workout.
Once you post a blog or update a page:
- Set a reminder to check the page’s performance in 30 days.
- Look at bounce rate, time on page, and traffic source.
- If no one’s coming, tweak the title, add keywords, or make it easier to read.
PROMPT TO CHATGPT:
“Here’s my blog title and intro paragraph: [paste it]. How can I make this more SEO-friendly without sounding robotic?”
🎁 Bonus Nerd Tip: Answer the Questions They Haven’t Asked Yet
Use Google’s “People Also Ask” box to find ideas. Type your product in and scroll down—Google will literally hand you blog topics, FAQ ideas, and content gold.
PROMPT:
“Using these keywords: [insert keywords], generate 5 blog post titles based on what people ask in Google’s ‘People Also Ask’ box.”
You don’t have to guess. Just answer what’s already out there—and say it better.
🧪 Nerd Wrap-Up: Be Useful, Be Found, Be First Page
Getting on Google’s first page doesn’t take magic—it takes clarity, consistency, and a little nerdy strategy.
Know what your audience is searching.
Write content that helps.
Use tools that track what’s working.
And when in doubt, ChatGPT is your free brainstorm buddy.
📞 Want help applying this to your site? We offer free consultations, and you can book a 1-on-1 strategy call if you want to go deeper. We’ll help you make Google your bestie, one keyword at a time.
We geek out on design (and SEO) so you can cash out in sales. 🔍💰