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The Future of SEO in 2025 : Are Keywords Losing Value?

With AI summaries and zero-click searches rising, are keywords becoming less important? How are you adapting your SEO strategy in 2025 to focus more on user intent, topical authority, and content structure?

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Drewb1n

Yes, there’s definitely a shift happening. It’s not just about exact keywords anymore — it’s about how well you cover a topic. Search engines seem to understand context and semantic relationships much better now.

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Danniqu

I don’t think keywords are dying; they’re just evolving. Instead of focusing on density, it’s more about themes and intent. A page that fully answers a question tends to perform better than one stuffed with keywords.

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Armusteer • Edited

I’ve seen great results by focusing more on natural language and search intent rather than cramming in keywords. Seo in 2025 feels less like a checklist and more about making content clearer and more useful to real people. I still look at keywords, but more as a guide than a rule. Structured data and solid internal linking are getting me better traction lately too.

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