https://page2pod.com - In this episode of the Page 2 Podcast, we sit down with Ross Simmonds to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in search today: Reddit's rise in Google rankings and AI-generated answers.

After analyzing over 8,500 keywords across 13 B2B brands, Ross reveals why long-tail queries—once ignored due to "zero search volume"—are now driving real traffic, conversions, and visibility across both Google and LLMs.

We dive deep into how brands are losing control of their narrative to anonymous users, why Reddit is dominating bottom-of-funnel searches, and how marketers can adapt with a distribution-first mindset. Ross also shares tactical frameworks for building a Reddit presence, blending organic and paid strategies, and leveraging AI to scale smarter—not just faster.

Whether you're in SEO, content marketing, or growth, this episode will completely reshape how you think about visibility in 2026 and beyond.

🚀 In This Episode
• Reddit now dominates high-intent, long-tail search queries
• Why "zero search volume" keywords are actually gold opportunities
• How AI and LLMs amplify Reddit content in search results
• The 3-account Reddit strategy every brand should use
• Why most marketers fail (and get banned) on Reddit
• How to reverse-engineer viral Reddit posts using historical data
• The shift from "create more" to "distribute first" marketing
• Blending Reddit organic + paid for high-performing campaigns
• How AI tools like Claude are transforming content workflows
• Why distribution is no longer a "nice-to-have" but a necessity

This episode breaks down exactly how modern marketers can win in a world where search, AI, and community-driven content collide.

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💬 Drop a comment below: Are you currently using Reddit in your marketing strategy—or still ignoring it?

🛠️ Tools & Resources Mentioned
• Follow Ross Simmonds on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds/
• Follow Ross Simmonds on X https://x.com/TheCoolestCool
• Follow Ross Simmonds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosssimmondsig/
• Ross Simmonds Personal Website https://rosssimmonds.com/
• Listen to the Ross Simmonds Show https://rosssimmonds.com/
• Foundation Inc https://foundationinc.co/
• Distribution AI https://www.distribution.ai/
• Ross' book Create Once Distribute Forever https://amzn.to/3Q05fTb
• Ross on getting banned from Reddit https://kpplaybook.com/resources/content-distribution-mastering-the-art-of-visibility-in-the-ai-era/
• The Comprehensive GEO — Generative Engine Optimization — guide https://foundationinc.co/lab/generative-engine-optimization

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