Today we're rebuilding.
New outreach.
New systems.
New opportunities.
The setback hurt.
But it won't stop us.
And if anyone from @Upwork can advise on the status of our unused connects and earned funds, we'd genuinely appreciate the guidance.
Onward π
We spent 13 weeks building our Upwork profile.
Countless proposals.
Thousands of connections.
Late nights.
Rejections.
A few wins.
Then something happened that we never expected...
This thread isn't about blaming anyone.
Every platform has policies.
But it reminded us of something important:
Never rely on a single platform for your business.
Build direct relationships.
Build your brand.
Build your own audience.
Because platforms can change overnight.
Growth isn't built overnight; it's built through visibility, authority, and trust.
π SEO
π Link Building
π° Digital PR
π€ AEO, GEO & LLM Optimization
Helping brands turn search into a predictable growth channel.
Welcome to the SERP Forge way. π
#SEO#LinkBuilding#DigitalPR
This isn't AEO.
It's earned media, owned content, and intentional distribution, guided by what AI is already rewarding.
AI search should be treated as an extension of SEO, not a completely separate channel.
Try this approach for the next 90 days and see what happens.
Please STOP doing AEO, GEO, or whatever you want to call it.
Too many people are treating AI search as a completely different channel, creating separate strategies, teams, and content around it.
If you're already doing SEO, do this instead:
~ Get added to sources you're missing from
~ Move higher in lists you're already featured in
~ Create content based on the topics currently being cited
~ Publish on platforms like Medium and LinkedIn Pulse
~ Add natural mentions in relevant Reddit threads
Most B2B SaaS teams are treating ChatGPT Ads like a novelty.
That's usually when the biggest opportunities exist.
Early adopters learn.
Competition catches up.
Costs rise.
Are you testing ChatGPT Ads yet, or waiting?
#ChatGPTAds#B2BSaaS
Most brands start link building too late.
Before chasing backlinks, fix your foundation: technical SEO, link-worthy content, keyword priorities, anchor strategy, competitor research, and trust signals.
Quality links aren't getting cheaper.
Start before your competitors do.