
17 Mistakes to Avoid When Using AI for SEO
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Shauvik Kumar
Originally published on Towards AI.
“A life spent making mistakes is more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” — George Bernard Shaw
Mistakes are part of growth, especially with new technology. I’ve made nearly all of them myself. If you’re using AI tools for SEO, you know how easy it is to overlook simple traps. You’re not alone. I wrote this piece after seeing my own blog posts drop in search or get flagged for being “too generic” — even when I used the latest AI tools.
The article discusses the common mistakes users make when implementing AI tools for SEO and offers practical advice on how to address these pitfalls. Key issues highlighted include over-reliance on AI-generated content, ignoring expertise and authority, keyword stuffing, and neglecting SEO details. The author emphasizes the importance of human oversight and unique narrative in content creation, ultimately urging readers to balance AI usage with their own expertise for better SEO outcomes.
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