Helping brands get rankings and revenue from Google, LLMs, AI Overviews | CEO of Contact.so | Mentions.so | Kleo.so

I help tech companies turn attention into predictable revenue.I am the CEO and co-founder of: • Contact (Most innovative SEO + AEO Agency in the World) • Kleo (AI tool that helps you create content optimized to go viral, build an audience, and get you customers)• Mentions (Helps you track your visibility and rank in ChatGPT and other LLMs)Across these businesses, we’ve built and scaled multiple bootstrapped, profitable companies, while also helping dozens of teams grow through SEO, LinkedIn, and AI-driven distribution.Most teams have the same problem: they invest in content, rankings, or social, but none of it compounds into a reliable acquisition engineMy work focuses on building distribution systems that actually scale:• Programmatic SEO and AEO that compounds• Organic content and distribution designed to convert, not just get likes• Content that helps you rank and get recommended by ChatGPT and other LLMsI work with tech teams and founders who want predictable growth without hiring massive teams or chasing tactics that stop working in six months.Here on LinkedIn, I share what we’re learning while building and scaling these companies, so other founders can avoid the mistakes that slow growth and waste years.My goal is simple: be the most transparent founder in the world, share everything, and hide nothing (so you can steal all our tactics to grow your own business) If you’re building a real business and care about predictable demand, following me will be useful.☎️GETTING IN TOUCH IS EASY:📞 Schedule a 30-minute free brainstorm and jam session with me here: https://calendly.com/trykleo/30min (Zero pressure, and if you need to reschedule, go right ahead.)

Rob Hoffman

SEO?
“Just add some keywords”
”Get green lights on Yoast”
”Let’s write a blog and rank #1?”
”Can’t we just buy some backlinks?”

But SEO in 2026 is a totally different beast.

Here’s what it actually involves:

- Total Addressable Search Market
- Google Search Console
- “Don’t change URLs”
- Quick win keywords
- Customer research
- Programmatic SEO
- Entity optimization
- LLM optimization
- Keyword Insights
- Topical authority
- Site architecture
- Schema markup
- Core Web Vitals
- Monthly reports
- Log file analysis
- Google updates
- Brand mentions
- Screaming Frog
- Technical audit
- Content decay
- Internal linking
- XML Sitemaps
- Topic clusters
- “llms.txt file?”
- Search intent
- Link building
- “It depends”
- Crawlability
- Canonicals
- Robots.txt
- Digital PR
- Mentions
- Semrush
- E-E-A-T

Just adding keywords or getting green lights on Yoast doesn't get SEO results.

True SEO and holistic marketing does.

PS. Want to see what SEO in 2026 looks like?

Join our first ever LIVE session later today. RSVP here (it’s free): https://lnkd.in/eiF7S-yM

Daily tactics to grow revenue with organic content and AEO / SEO. | My businesses: Contact.so | Mentions.so | Kleo.so (all bootstrapped, all profitable, all growing)

"I don't know how to do SEO in 2026"

Start from level 1 in The New SEO Game:

SEO isn't just Google rankings anymore.

It's now "Search Everywhere Optimization".

Reframe your “New SEO” project as a game, and you'll become addicted to levelling up.

Level 1: Traditional SEO

- Fix technical problems killing your rankings
- Research keywords and target quick wins
- Optimize on-page elements (titles, content)
- Earn quality backlinks through outreach and PR

Level 2: AI Search Optimization

- Format content so AI can parse it easily
- Build pages that AI platforms want to cite
- Structure information for machine consumption
- Test how your brand appears in AI search results

Level 3: Paid Search Visibility

- Run Google Ads for high-intent keywords
- Target competitor terms with YouTube Search Ads
- Capture Bing traffic through Microsoft Ads
- Measure paid performance across every platform

Level 4: LLM Answer SEO

- Produce authoritative content LLMs trust
- Build a knowledge base for AI training data
- Position your brand as the definitive source
- Monitor brand mentions in LLMs with Mentions

Level 5: Brand Authority SEO

- Get unlinked brand mentions across the web
- Feature in industry roundups and expert lists
- Build brand recognition without traditional backlinks
- Track brand mention volume and sentiment

Level 6: Community SEO

- Provide value in relevant Reddit threads
- Share expertise on Quora in your space
- Engage in Slack communities and Discord servers
- Build reputation in industry forums and groups

Level 7: Parasite SEO

- Repurpose content on Medium and LinkedIn Pulse
- Publish beehiiv newsletters to rank in Google
- Guest post on high-authority platforms/websites
- Leverage existing domain authority for quick rankings

Level 8: Platform-Specific SEO

- Optimize for Amazon search if selling products
- Focus on YouTube SEO for video content
- Master TikTok's algorithm for short-form content
- Optimize App Store listings for apps/extensions

Level 9: Topic Domination

- Own conversations across ALL channels
- Create content ecosystems to reinforce each platform
- Become the go-to expert mentioned everywhere
- Monitor and maintain authority across all channels

Completed all levels?

SEO is constantly evolving in 2026.

Stay ahead or get left behind.

PS. Need help levelling up?

Join our first ever SaaS SEO in 2026 LIVE session tomorrow, March 4th. 
RSVP here (it’s free): https://lnkd.in/eiF7S-yM

We analysed 1,000s of AI answers to find out how LinkedIn content can improve your AI visibility.

Semrush found that LinkedIn is the 2nd most cited website in AI answers (behind Reddit).

But their only other insight?

"LinkedIn: A steady rise across all AI platforms"

So we went much deeper with Mentions and analysed 4.8M AI answers and 13.4M citations.

Here are 7 key insights we found:

1. Almost half (42.5%) of all AI prompts we’re tracking cite LinkedIn at least once. Huge reach for a single platform.

2. AI citations of LinkedIn grew by 72% in just 6 months. AI tools are finding and using LinkedIn content more every month.

3. 85% of LinkedIn citations come from Google’s AI products (AI Mode and Overviews). Using LinkedIn for AI visibility is mostly playing a Google game.

4. LinkedIn Pulse articles get 8x more citations than regular LinkedIn posts. Long articles work way better than short posts for AI visibility.

5. LinkedIn Pulse articles are doing two things at once: They help content rank on Google and then get picked up by AI answers.

6. Company pages get cited more often than any other LinkedIn page type. If your company page ranks well, it is cited more consistently by AI.

7. AI loves LinkedIn most when people ask about people, companies, experience, and practical advice.

Here are the types of prompts where AI is most likely to pull from LinkedIn (from highest to lowest):

- Hiring and HR questions (69.17%)
- Real examples and case studies (65.12%)
- “Who is this person or company?” (58.89%)
- Learning and training topics (57.04%)
- Software and tools (56.10%)
- “Why” questions (54.76%)
- “How” questions (49.72%)
- “Best” or “top” lists (48.92%)
- Recommendations (48.59%)
- Reviews and opinions (48.21%)
- Comparisons (47.35%)
- “What” or “which” questions (45.14%)
- Everything else (33.34%)

We’re currently building an AI visibility strategy for beehiiv using these exact insights.

Worth sharing the process in real-time?

Our SEO Agency is trending on X News right now... last time this happened the CEO of Google himself weighed in.

If you haven't seen it yet, Jake Ward published a controversial article yesterday.

It breaks down his AI-powered SEO experiment that will likely redefine how founders think about organic content and SEO in 2026.

So far, the results are insane:

- +466% SEO traffic growth in 60 days
- 13,000+ pages published in just 3 hours
- 50% of those pages aren't even indexed yet

People think SEO is slow. But this proves it could be the fastest growth channel for startups in 2026.

The two biggest takeaways for founders looking to invest in this growth channel:

1. Content today is built like software, not written.
2. People want to interact with content, not read it.

I've talked to dozens of founders over the past weeks, and one thing is clear…

Most know this is a growth channel they can't miss out on, but have no idea where to start.

If that sounds like you, or you’re wondering whether this would work for your site, DM me or book a call (link in comments).

I called my shot last year, then spent 183 days making it happen:

Launched 2 businesses in 4 cities and hit $75k MRR.

I lived out of a suitcase, built in public, experienced setbacks, took massive risks…

But here’s what calling my shot has made painfully clear:

1. Define the shot before you take it

I asked myself: What would the best 6 months of my life look like?

I wrote down the answer. Then showed it to my co-founder, Jake:

"We’ll spend 6 months moving from city to city, meeting interesting people. Launch two businesses and grow them fast. Build in public, and get invited on all the podcasts we've been fans of for years."

And it all came true.

You can't call your shot if you don't have total clarity on what it is. Write it down. Make it specific. Then do it.

2. Go to where the interesting people are

Whatever shot you're calling, you will need people.

I spent 6 months moving from city to city, connecting with unique and talented people.

The people I met ended up becoming my co-founders, clients, and team members.

Moving cities is your competitive advantage because so few people are willing to do it.

3. Be the first to drink the Kool-Aid

People want to join a mission and get excited about something. So don't be afraid to sell it.

You may never arrive at the original destination, but here's a secret: nobody cares.

Most people just want an excuse to go on an epic adventure.

Dream big, define your vision, then build a team around it.

4. The biggest mistake is moving so slow you don’t make any

Our first CTO quit. And we didn't let it slow us down.

In less than 24 hours we:

Met with a new candidate
Made a handshake deal for equity and comp
Flew him across the world to sleep on our couch

If you make mistakes, good. That means you're moving fast enough.

You can't steer a stationary ship.

5. Be loud and unapologetic

I’ve documented everything we built on platforms like LinkedIn and X.

People told me not to share our numbers and growth strategies publicly. But I did it anyway.

I used Kleo to turn my ideas and stories into posts (like this one) that got attention.

That attention turned into:

- 2 dream podcast appearances
- Incredible talent asking to work with us
- lead flow for all three of our businesses

The most powerful lesson in all this (for business and life)?

When you call your shot…Call it loud.

Life is short. So tell the world exactly what you want, then go get it.

Helping founders make predictable revenue from organic content and rankings on LinkedIn, Google, and LLMs | CEO of Contact.so | Mentions.so | Kleo.so

I run 3 businesses. $400K MRR (total). All growing fast.

Is there some "secret sauce?"

Kind of:

It's called a constraints analysis.

This is the highest leverage skill any Founder can develop.

Before I show you how I do it, remember:

Like any other skill, you build this one through repetition.

Repeat this system every month.

Keep honing your craft.

Hope this helps someone level up their business in 2026.

Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eSjVPsgj

Influencer (250+ SaaS Brand Collabs) | AI SEO + AEO | I help SaaS Brands with Creators | DM for Influencer Partnership.

⭐ I work with global brands for paid sponsorships, product launches &amp; long-term creator partnerships. If you’re looking for a SaaS-focused creator with proven results, you’re in the right place.⭐ I help SaaS (Software as a Service) brands/companies reach the right audience by promoting their products to 80k+ followers across LinkedIn &amp; my Email Newsletter.I’ve partnered with leading SaaS brands like Ahrefs, Gamma, Synthesia, Triple Whale, Collaborator, Omnisend, Rank Math, Dataforseo, Notion, HubSpot, Upwork, ClickUp, Miro, Semrush, Instantly, Clay, Lemlist — driving visibility, trust, and growth.💬 DM me “COLLAB” if you’d like to explore working together.---⭐ AI-Powered SEO &amp; Marketing Consulting:I help companies use AI to transform how they attract, convert, and retain customers.● Rank smarter with AI-driven SEO strategies● Generate qualified leads through predictive insights● Close deals faster with data-backed marketing workflows● Scale revenue while reducing marketing costs🚀 Ready to see how AI can reshape your growth?💬 DM me “AI” and let’s talk.---⭐ My Career Highlights:● Scaled LinkedIn to 40k+ followers with 5K+ average views per post● Helped 100+ businesses rank higher with AI-powered SEO● Built AI workflows to automate keyword research &amp; content strategy● Generated 10K+ qualified leads through AI-driven marketing funnels● Optimized SEO campaigns that cut costs by 30% while boosting ROI● Published 250+ LinkedIn posts on AI SEO, reaching global audiences● Authoring a 200-page book on AI SEO 2025 &amp; Beyond● Managed LinkedIn sponsorships with 5K+ views &amp; 100+ engagements/post● Developed predictive SEO frameworks for future Google updates● Worked with clients across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE &amp; India for growth● Designed AI Agent workflows to streamline business operations &amp; sales

Sunny Grewal

I made an SEO cluster.

(Updated techniques).❤️

Here is my 5 categories SEO tree for you:

1. On page SEO 
2. Off page SEO
3. Technical SEO
4. Local SEO
5. Tools

I looked at my list and smiled.

The clutter was gone.

I could finally see the full picture.

My content had a real home now.

Am I an expert? No, not yet.

But I am learning every single day.

I guess we all start from zero.

The journey is the real win.

If my messy desk story helped you.

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P.S. Share your biggest SEO struggle. 😊

Digital marketing concepts.

That you should know. ❤️

Here's 45 digital marketing concepts for 2026:

1. AI-Driven SEO
2. Voice Search Optimization
3. Generative AI Ads
4. Zero-Click Searches
5. First-Party Data Strategy
6. Predictive Analytics Marketing
7. Hyper-Personalization 
8. Short-Form Video Marketing
9. Community-Led Growth 
10. Conversational Marketing
11. Influencer Micro-Niches
12. AI Chatbot Funnels
13. Omnichannel Marketing
14. Social Commerce 
15. Content Repurposing Systems 
16. Programmatic Advertising
17. Performance Branding
18. Interactive Content Marketing
19. Privacy-First Marketing 
20. AI Content Clustering
21. User-Generated Content (UGC)
22. Search Experience Optimization (SXO)
23. LinkedIn Authority Building
24. Email Automation Journeys
25. Creator Economy Partnerships
26. Video SEO
27. AI Landing Page Testing 
28. Data-Driven Storytelling 
29. Gamified Marketing 
30.Retention Marketing 
31. Mobile-First Marketing 
32. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
33. Brand Positioning Strategy
34. Podcast Marketing 
35. AI Ad Copy Optimization
36. Local SEO 3.0 
37. Digital PR
38. Customer Journey Mapping 
39. Subscription Marketing 
40. Performance Creatives 
41. Web3 Marketing Basics
42. AI-Powered Keyword Research
43. Experience-Driven Marketing 
44. Real-Time Marketing 
45. Authority Content Framework

I don't feel lost anymore.

I learned that growth is a choice.

It is a step-by-step process.

Am I an expert now?

I am still learning every single day.

But I know the map.

I have the tools.

Now you have them too.

This list changed my career.

It gave me confidence.

It solved my biggest problem.

I went from feeling stupid to feeling ready.

You can do the same.

Save this list.

Study one concept each day.

Your future self will thank you.

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P.S. Which concept do you want to learn first?😊

I made a 180 days SEO plan.

(Updated techniques).❤️

Here's my 6 months step-by-step strategies:

Month 1 - Search intent keyword research
Month 2 - Publish high-quality pillar content
Month 3 - Authority content publishing
Month 4 - Content refresh (update old posts)
Month 5 - Topical authority expansion content
Month 6 - Performance audit + ranking analysis

This method keeps me calm.

I'm not rushing or guessing anymore.

I'm just following my own map.

The real lesson I learned is this.

Success isn't a big, lucky moment.

It is just small, daily, consistent work.

You don't need to know everything today.

You just need a clear path to walk on. 

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P.S. What does your SEO plan for 2026 look like?😊

On Page SEO Checklist.

(Updated).❤️

Here is a checklist I use in 2026:

1. Identify Target Keywords
2. Optimize Title Tag
3. Use H1 Tag
4. Write Meta Description
5. Improve URL Slug
6. Add Keywords in Body Content
7. Review Content Quality
8. Use Header Tags (H1-H6)
9. Add Internal Links
10. Add Visual Content
11. Apply Schema Markup

That is the full method.

It seems plain.

But the impact is deep.

I learned this through trial.

Through many quiet posts.

I overcame the frustration.

This is not just a technical task.

It is a storytelling strategy.

Your page tells a story.

Make it a good one.

These steps are your framework.

Your reliable guide.

From my experience to yours.

The growth comes from action.

The opportunity is here.

Which step do you find hardest?😊

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P.S. I run a newsletter for my 40k+ family (join now):
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I discovered Claude prompts.

My whole SEO approach transformed.❤️

Here are 10 powerful Claude prompts for SEO I use:

1. Build a Topical Authority Map
2. Deep Search Intent Deconstruction
3. Ultra-Precise SEO Content Brief
4. Technical SEO Audit Interpreter
5. Programmatic Link Prospecting Engine
6. Optimize for Google AI Overviews
7. On-Page Optimization Surgeon
8. Hyper-Local Dominance Blueprint
9. E-E-A-T Elevation Framework
10. 12-Month SEO Roadmap Builder

Here is my advice.

Start with just one prompt.

Try it today.

You will see the difference.

I remember being stuck.

Now I feel in control.

SEO is not luck.

It is a system.

And AI makes that system simple.

Clarity wins every time.

I think prompts are the new SEO skills.

Not tricks. Real strategic thinking.

Use them with research and data.

You will see powerful results.

This is not just automation.

It is smart digital problem solving.

Now your turn.

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P.S. Which prompt would you test first.😊

10 powerful Claude prompts for SEO 

I made a 60 days SEO plan.

(Updated techniques).❤️

Here's my 2 months step-by-step strategies:

1. Research & Planning
2. Strategy Planning
3. Content Creation
4. Publish & Promote
5. Technical SEO
6. UX & Voice SEO
7. Link Building
8. Community & UGC
9. Track & Analyze
10. Improve & Scale

I learned that SEO is a journey.

It is not a quick fix.

It is about consistent effort.

Am I ranking number one yet?

Not for everything.

But my traffic is growing every day.

I went from zero to real results.

You can do this too.

It just takes a simple plan.

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P.S. What is your biggest SEO challenge?😊

I made a 90 days SEO plan.

(Updated strategies).❤️

Here’s my 23 points plan for you:

1. AI Visibility Audit
2. Entity Mapping
3. Search Intent Match
4. EEAT Upgrade
5. Core Web Vitals
6. First-Party Data
7. Structured Data
8. Video SEO
9. Brand Mentions
10. AI Snippet Blocks
11. Topical Authority
12. Long-Tail SEO
13. Content Refresh
14. Internal Linking
15. Digital PR
16. Interactive SEO
17. Community Signals
18. Conversion SEO
19. AI Performance Review
20. Content Repurpose
21. Authority Building
22. Voice + Image SEO
23. Local + Brand SEO

This was my journey.

It wasn't a quick fix.

It was a 90-day transformation.

I learned that SEO is not about tricks.

It's about being helpful.

It’s about solving a real problem.

I went from feeling lost to having a clear path.

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P.S. What is your biggest SEO challenge?😊

SEO vs PPC vs SEM.

I know it's very confusing.

Here's what I learned in my journey:

1. SEO is slow growth with strong value.
2. PPC brings quick clicks using ad money.
3. SEM mixes both into one smart approach.

This simple framework guides marketing work.

The client asked, Which one works best?

And I say, it totally depends on your vision.

I used stories to explain the search strategy.

The client smiled and said This makes sense.❤️

Step-by-step tips changed the discussion.

First, build SEO content with a clear intent.

Second test PPC ads for quick results.

Third, connect them inside the  SEM plan.

This method balanced data and creativity.

The project became a learning experience.

Results showed success in sales and trust.

I know simple language builds leadership.

AI tools support digital marketing work.

Now you have a quick guide for searching.

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P.S. Do you pay for traffic?😊

I made an digital marketing cluster.

(Updated strategies).❤️

Here’s my 5 categories digital marketing tree for you:

1. AI first SEO
2. Technical SEO
3. Content & experience SEO
4. Off page SEO & authority SEO
5. Data & analytics SEO

This journey taught me a big lesson.

Structure beats chaos every single time.

When you organize your skills, you grow faster.

Am I the only one who felt overwhelmed?

I bet you've been there too.

Now, I want to ask you.

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P.S. What’s your digital marketing no.1 challenge ? 😊

I tested so many chrome extensions.

I found eight that actually work.❤️

Here’s my 8 AI powered SEO chrome extensions:

1. ChatGPT
2. Harpa AI
3. WebPilot
4. NeuronWriter
5. Digisport AI
6. GPTZero
7. GMB Everywhere
8. RankingsFactor

I was amazed by the results.

My writing time dropped by half.

My content started ranking higher.

I learned a simple lesson.

You don't need to work harder.

You just need the right tools.

I made this mistake for years.

I thought I had to do it all.

Now I let AI help me shine.

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P.S. Which extension do you use most?😊

8 AI powered SEO chrome extensions

I made an SEO cheatsheet.

(Test & tried strategies for 2026).❤️

Here's my 4 categories of SEO techniques:

1. Off-Page SEO (Trust & links)
2. AI & Search Experience SEO
3. On-Page SEO (Page basics)
4. Technical SEO (Site health)

This method gave results.

Traffic grew in value.

Sales teams felt the impact.

Leadership saw success.

It’s not magic.

It’s step-by-step work.

Study great talks online.

Practice voice range daily.

Visualize the win.

Overcome fear of judgment.

Add humor.

Share a real case study.

Use story, not jargon.

Give tips that solve the problem.

That day ended with smiles.

A small win, big motivation.

Quick Take.

Simple beats complex.

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P.S. What's your challenge in SEO 2026?😊

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