The Depreciation Of SEO

Will Critchlow, CEO of Searchpilot, discusses the concept of SEO depreciation, likening it to the financial concept of an asset losing value over time. He argues that most mature websites would see a 10-20% annual decline in organic search traffic if no maintenance efforts were made. Critchlow emphasizes the importance of viewing SEO as an investment rather than an expense, and suggests involving business leaders in forecasting and scenario planning to better communicate SEO’s value. He also highlights the need for SEO professionals to adapt to changes in algorithms and market conditions to maintain and enhance their organic search visibility.