AI for the 99%: Google Content and Ranking
Is it smart — or dangerous — to create your website content with AI? In this episode of AI for the 99%, Tidma from Argo Berlin dives deep into the debate on AI-generated content and Google SEO. For small businesses, freelancers, and startups, the stakes are high: Google says they reward quality, but what happens when your AI content is too obvious, too generic, or too risky?
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why Google doesn’t ban AI content but does penalize low-quality text
How AI content can still rank — even at scale — and the hidden risks involved
Why using a second URL might save your main website from penalties
The surprising role of prompts in producing content that actually performs
What the EU AI Act means for labeling AI-generated content
Whether you’re a mom-and-pop shop or a scrappy startup, this episode will help you avoid SEO pitfalls while still harnessing the power of AI for growth.
Quotes from the Episode:
“Google doesn’t care if it’s AI or human — they care if it’s good.”
“At scale, Google knows it’s AI. The question is: will they let you rank?”
