About
About Zhiyu
My 2-Year Hands-On SEO Journey
Hi, I’m Zhiyu (白)
A 2-year SEO practitioner who’s been in the trenches of Google SEO since day one. This blog is my personal record of that journey: the wins, the failures, the late-night experiments, and the real-world lessons I’ve learned while growing my own sites and helping clients rank higher.
When I started, I was just like many of you—searching for clear, no-fluff answers on how to actually do SEO in 2026. The internet was full of outdated tactics, theoretical advice, or “black-hat” shortcuts that get you penalized. I wanted something different: practical, step-by-step guides that real beginners can follow and see results from.
So I decided to document everything here.
The Exact 4-Step Process
I used to take a brand-new site from zero traffic to steady rankings (updated after the March 2026 core update).
Tactics That Actually Work
The on-page, content, and link-building tactics that actually work right now in the ever-changing SEO landscape.
AI + Human Control
My honest reflections on what changed, what stayed the same, and how AI tools fit into the picture with full human control.
Real Testing, Real Results
Every post on this blog comes from real testing on live websites—not just theory. I share the checklists, the tools I use, the mistakes I made, and the data-backed moves that helped me move forward.
You’re in the Right Place
If you’re a beginner who wants to rank on Google without wasting time or money on guesswork, my goal is simple: help you go from 0 to 1 faster than I did.
Thanks for stopping by. I’d love to hear your own SEO stories in the comments—let’s learn together.
— Zhiyu
March 2026