The 5 Step Protocol to Rank Your Startup #1 on Google

Book FREE SEO Strategy session: https://eliotprince.com/seo-consultant/ In this episode, I reveal why 89% of startups get zero organic traffic from Google and my exact 5-step protocol to fix your broken SEO strategy. Stop wasting time targeting impossible keywords that big brands already dominate. I'll show you how to find low-competition opportunities that can actually rank and drive high-quality traffic to your startup website in weeks, not years. Identify your seed keywords first • Choose 5-10 main topic areas for your website content • Keep your strategy focused - scattered topics kill rankings • Use ChatGPT prompt: "Give me 5-10 seed keyword ideas for my SEO strategy" • Example: fitness startup = losing weight, gain muscle, working out, home workout, body transformation Do effective keyword research with filtering • Use tools like SEMrush to find keyword opportunities • Filter by keyword difficulty (0-30 range for best chances) • Focus on long-tail keywords with lower competition • Check CPC (cost per click) to identify commercial value • Target keywords people actually spend money advertising on Perform manual difficulty checks • Don't trust SEO tools blindly - check Google results yourself • Look at who's actually ranking on page 1 • Assess if you can outrank small sites and forums vs. big brands • Evaluate content quality gaps you can fill with better information Use AI to expand your keyword list • Feed your low-difficulty keywords into ChatGPT • Ask: "Identify patterns and suggest new keywords for my SEO strategy" • Bulk check new keywords using SEMrush keyword overview • Expect 50% to be valuable, 50% to filter out Prioritize and create content strategically • Sort keywords by easiest opportunities first • Focus on long-tail keywords big brands ignore • Create content that serves your entire marketing strategy • Build products and services around keyword demand This protocol works for any industry - target the keywords big players don't have time or patience to pursue!