Discover how to use AI for website content without the major search engines giving you the cold shoulder. Tips to keep your site friendly and fresh.
Using AI to create content for your website can be a bit like having a robot sidekick who’s really good at typing but doesn’t quite get your jokes—or your deepest thoughts. It’s fast, efficient, and can crank out a ton of words, but there’s a catch: search engines like Google or Bing are pretty picky about what they show to their users. So, does using AI to write your website content come with search engine drama?
Absolutely. But don’t panic just yet. Let’s dive into what might happen and how to avoid turning your site into the internet’s equivalent of robot-speak gone wrong.
Imagine most search engines as a wise and slightly grumpy librarian who wants to put the best and most interesting books front and center. If your AI sidekick hands over a book filled with the same old clichés, robotic phrases, and empty content, our librarian friend won’t be impressed. In fact, Google has made it clear they’re not fans of content created purely to game their system. They want websites that serve real people with practical, original, and well-written information—not just mountains of computer-generated fluff.
If your AI text sounds like a talking toaster wrote it, most search engines might rank your page lower—or worse, sweep it off the shelves entirely. Ouch!
Some classic giveaways that your AI content is more “meh” than “wow” include:
The secret sauce? Use AI to help, but don’t let it run the show. You need to think of your AI helper as your eager assistant who gathers the raw materials. However, you’re still the master craftsman shaping the masterpiece.
Here’s how to keep your site charming and search engine-friendly:
Want to stay on the nice list with your AI content? These tools can help:
The key thing is not to panic if your checkers highlight a small percentage of your content as potentially AI-produced, as this can also happen with content that AI has not created.
AI content can be your website’s turbo boost, but if you’re not careful, it might also be the turbo boost that spins out of control. The best way to avoid search engine heartbreak is to focus on creating content that is helpful, interesting, and a little bit fun. Think of AI as your trusty sidekick who fetches the words; your job is to make them sing, dance, and maybe even crack a joke or two.
Need some ideas on how to charm both search engines and your readers with AI? Just say the word, Enrapture Media are here to help you keep the conversation—and the content—rolling!
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