I Hate SEO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI don\u2019t like thinking in terms of analytics and SEO. I don\u2019t like thinking about the algorithm when I\u2019m writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t like the idea of doing a bunch of research and finding what the people are asking and then crafting the perfect words to manipulate the algorithm and the people to increase my blog traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hate that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It feels inauthentic. It\u2019s the opposite of what I want my blog to be about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vulnerability, authenticity, and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want to write my heart and let my heart connect to others. As cheesy as that sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want to create a place where people feel heard and valued, where they feel like I am just a normal, flawed person who they can connect with and trust. Where they can see themselves in me and feel like they aren\u2019t alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want to write stuff that is moving and inspiring and beautiful. Even fun and funny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want to write stuff that is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like a real person talking to other real people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hence the name of the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Real Human Being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And thinking about what the algorithm is going to like doesn\u2019t fit. The algorithm is neither real, nor a human being. I mean, it\u2019s a real thing, but it\u2019s not real in the sense that it is relatable to other humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here\u2019s the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do I get other real humans to even see my stuff without the help of the algorithm? How do I get my writing in front of the right people and convince them to give it a chance without thinking about the analytics of it all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I honestly don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And part of me doesn\u2019t really want to know. I don\u2019t want to think in those terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what should I do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe just keep writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe that is the answer here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just keep writing and putting good quality content out there and eventually things will click and people will see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s what I\u2019m hoping, anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And even if nobody sees it, do I think that what I\u2019m doing is a good thing? Yes. Do I think it\u2019s adding value to the world? Yes. It\u2019s certainly adding value to my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I guess I would like to do it even if nobody sees it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here\u2019s to hoping that the right people will be drawn to my content. Those who are looking for connection and realness and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re reading this far into this post, maybe that\u2019s you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if so, thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, thank you either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are awesome and worthy of love and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope you believe that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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