✍ Written by Krisada Eaton.    🔊 Read by AI Assistant Jennifer.

The role of an SEO expert involves wearing multiple hats, each representing a distinct set of skills and responsibilities. 

💡 A Real SEO™ Expert is proficient not only in the technical aspects of search engine optimization but also excels at analyzing data, strategizing, and offering insightful guidance. 

In this article we're taking a look at the three distinct hats worn by an experienced SEO professional, unpacking the roles of an SEO Specialist, SEO Analyst, and SEO Consultant. 

By understanding the nuances of each roll, we can start to understand the complexities of effective SEO and appreciate the scope of expertise required to sustain a successful SEO Expert's career.

✍ Written by Krisada Eaton.    🔊 Read by AI Assistant Jennifer.

Digital Marketing Is A Progression

It's like growing a garden or raising a child. Lots of variables, some universal constants and each entity is unique to it's own situation.

Meaning, that whether they're plants or children, they have things in common with others like them, maybe even seemingly identical things but changing their location, tone or vibe they give can drastically change their influence.

Here's how I've weathered years of algorithm changes that consistently still works today.

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✍ Written by Krisada Eaton.    🔊 Read by Krisada AI Assistant

As an experienced freelance Sr. SEO Specialist, I can confidently say that Real SEO™ in 2025 will continue to go beyond traditional website optimization techniques.

My Real SEO™ encompasses a holistic approach to optimizing a business's entire digital presence across multiple platforms and channels.

A holistic approach has substantial benefits, not least of which is the path to 1st Page Dominance.

The screenshot below shows the Exact Domain Match (EDM) Google search for this website "Real SEO Life" to be dominant in the top of the fold as well as the next 3 positions after the video feature. 👇

These results are of course the second stage of the intended Best Match Keyword strategy executed with rapid development. 

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It’s 2025. Artificial intelligence is writing poetry, self-driving cars are dodging potholes like seasoned drivers, and yet—search engines remain as picky as ever.

The burning question on every business owner’s mind. Who are the real SEO™ experts?

Spoiler alert. We're the same ones who’ve been crushing it year after year. Why? Let’s dive in.

1. As Experts We know Not to Chase Trends. We Prefer Mastering Foundations

Real SEO experts know that the heart of SEO hasn’t changed since the days of dial-up (okay, maybe DSL). High-quality content, strong backlinks, and seamless user experiences still reign supreme. Sure, algorithms evolve, but the fundamentals are evergreen.