A few months ago, I wrote a blog on content tilt—a specialized term that’s very relevant in content marketing. Considering the competition with top-performing authority sites, I knew securing a coveted spot on page 1 wasn’t going to be easy, even though I optimized it to the best of my ability.
And guess what? Today, I discovered that the blog is getting the recognition it truly deserves!
It’s ranking on page 1 of organic search results –
Google Search result
But, there’s more to it! The blog has also been featured in AI search results. I did not intend to rank it in LLM searches given the PR that they are still unpredictable. But, check this out –
Perplexity Search Results
ChatGPT search result
So, what made it work?
Nothing revolutionary, just the fundamentals we’ve always known. Here’s the formula that delivered:
- High-quality content that directly answers user queries (e.g., “What is content tilt?”)
- A clear and well-structured format for readability
Basically, it is all about content and SEO best practices that align with the search intent.
When information matches user intent seamlessly, it naturally becomes worthy of both AI-generated search results and page 1 organic rankings.
This experience is a great reminder: while trends and tools evolve, the timeless principles of content marketing still hold the key to success.
Ranking your website on AI searches…
So, this was about a recent achievement I thought to share here, focusing that no matter how far the content industry has evolved, meeting user intent remains irreplaceble when it comes to getting ranked.
And, if you are wondering what a “Content tilt” is, it is just about being different! Finding that precise angle where your expertise meets your audiences’ need.
Thanks for reading!