Why You Should Stop Chasing #1 Position On Google

from Beginners SEO Podcast Hosted by Phoebe, The Plan Success

Ask Me Your SEO Questions! 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 In this Beginner's SEO Podcast episode, I break down why the old “rank #1 and win” mindset is outdated, what’s actually happening on modern SERPs, and how to shift your SEO strategy so you’re not chasing a metric that doesn’t guarantee clicks anymore.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! Grow your business with SEO by using the exact strategy I use with multimillion dollar companies: The Complete Beginner's SEO Course Is Here Enroll Here! Head to www.theplansuccess.com where you can get started on your SEO journey for free with some great free resources like the beginner's small business starter guide! And if you're not already, follow me over on Instagram for easy SEO tips! Website: theplansuccess.com Instagram - @theplansuccess

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