avatarKristina God, MBA

Summary

The author, a marketer, accidentally achieved a page one ranking on Google with an article published on Medium about the blogging platform Simily, and now strategically uses SEO tactics to replicate this success.

Abstract

The author of the article discovered that their piece on the new blogging platform Simily, published in the Medium publication ILLUMINATION, had reached the first page of Google's search results. Initially surprised by this achievement, the author, who is knowledgeable in marketing and SEO, now employs deliberate strategies to maintain and improve search rankings. The high domain authority of Medium, comparable to that of top brands like Facebook and Amazon, along with the use of specific keywords, contributed to the article's success. The author encourages others to learn from their experience and provides a link to a detailed guide on becoming a top writer for Simily and achieving similar rankings on Google.

Opinions

  • The author believes that Medium's high domain authority significantly contributed to the article's high ranking on Google.
  • Using specific keywords is considered a key factor in the article's SEO success.
  • The author's initial surprise at the ranking success has turned into a strategic approach to SEO and content marketing.
  • The author suggests that the current hype around Simily presents an excellent opportunity for writers to gain visibility and rank highly on Google.
  • There is an implied opinion that with the right strategy and platform, even a personal blogger can achieve high search engine rankings typically reserved for established brands.

One Of My Stories Is Again On Page One On Google

Here’s how you can get ranked #1 too.

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A few months ago, I figured out that I ranked with one of my articles on page one on Google.

Absolutely crazy and 100% by mistake — although as a marketer I know the game of search engine optimization.

How did I find out I was on page #1?

I was searching for a specific keyword and there was my article about the new blogging platform Simily published with one of my favorite publications ILLUMINATION on Medium:

Here’s the proof:

How did this happen?

  • First, Medium has a high domain authority. It ranks on the level of top brands such as Facebook or amazon — a personal blog doesn’t have this credibility and reputation.
  • Second, I used specific keywords.

Today, I’m not surprised anymore. I’m strategic about it.

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Writing
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Simily
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