You Really Can Use AI To Level Up Your Organic Traffic This Year

Subscribe to the ECB newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ --- In this episode, we dive into how AI can boost your organic traffic and improve your SEO strategy. Mike Simmons, CEO of Plug In Useful, shares insights on using AI tools to help Shopify store owners compete in the crowded SEO landscape, save time on optimization, and grow organic traffic without relying on paid ads. Discover how Plug In AI makes SEO accessible and affordable for e-commerce businesses of all sizes. Topics discussed in this episode: - Why is organic traffic still hard for Shopify brands to get. - How does Google’s ad focus impact your SEO strategy. - What mindset do you need to win in SEO today. - Why is AI the key to faster, easier SEO. - How does Plug In AI optimize Shopify content automatically. - What’s the best mix of AI and manual SEO control. - Why you must speak to both customers and Google bots. - How AI can optimize 20,000 SKUs in hours. - What results can you expect in the first 60 days. - Why now’s the time to prioritize SEO for long-term growth. *** Timestamps: [00:01:20] Why organic traffic is still hard to get [00:03:20] How AI gives smaller brands an edge [00:04:40] SEO as a zero-sum game [00:06:20] How AI simplifies SEO [00:08:40] Why agencies fall short [00:10:00] How Plugin AI works [00:13:00] Bulk vs. manual optimization [00:15:20] SEO for large catalogs [00:16:40] Plugin AI vs. Plugin SEO [00:18:00] Who it's for [00:20:40] Fixing bad SEO setups [00:23:20] SEO progress timeline [00:25:20] Pricing [00:26:20] Focusing on what matters [00:28:20] Final thoughts 🌐 Episode page: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ai-seo-shopify-plugin-organic-traffic CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: https://pluginuseful.com/ Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/plug-in-ai-seo-optimizer *** 🏁 PAST EPISODES & STARTER PLAYLISTS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/all-episodes/ https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/playlists/ *** LOVE THE CHANNEL? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! 👉 SUBSCRIBE: If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the follow button 👍 and share with friends. 📬 SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ 🌐 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL! - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clauslauter/ - X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecomcoffeebreak - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ecommercecoffeebreak - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecommercecoffeebreakpodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercecoffeebreak/ - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ecommercecoffeebreak - BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/ecomcoffeebreak.bsky.social 🙏 GUEST REQUESTS & LISTENER QUESTIONS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/contact/ 💼 SPONSORS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/deals/ *** *DISCLAIMER/DISCLOSURE: Any information or advice we give is purely based on our own experience and research. There is no guarantee as there are many variables that will impact your success. Everything stated should be taken as an opinion. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This video contains paid promotions such as product placement, sponsorships, or endorsements. We feature sponsored interviews with guests who paid an appearance fee that supports the maintenance of the channel and podcast. Thank you for your support! https://youtu.be/l3ENFvNOsGg These are some helping words: How to make money online, Make money online, Make money from home, Best ways to make money, Amazon, Shopify, Online store, How to start an online store, Selling online, Ecommerce, Direct to consumer, Business podcast, How to sell online, WooCommerce, Side hustle, shopify marketing, ecommerce, shopify, techstack, automation, post purchase, returns management, order tracking, customer experience, ai, online shopping, ecom growth