Author profile

Mehmet Aslan

Founder · SEO Specialist

Founder of Seo Doktoru. Graduated from the Computer Technologies department of Balıkesir University in 2004 and has worked on on-page and off-page SEO since 2011. Builds the SEO tools on this site and writes the articles.

Education

Balıkesir University, Computer Technologies (2004)

SEO experience

15+ years · since 2011

Focus

On-page and off-page SEO

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Articles by Mehmet Aslan

15 articles

SEO Strategy

Google Ranking Factors in 2026: What Actually Matters (and What's a Myth)

Forget the '200 ranking factors' lists. Here's what actually moves Google rankings in 2026, what matters less than you think, and what actively hurts.

July 3, 20267 min

SEO Strategy

Keyword Cannibalization: How to Find It and Fix It for Good

Two of your pages fighting over one keyword means both lose. Here's how to spot cannibalization quickly, five concrete fixes, and how to stop it happening again.

July 3, 20267 min

Link Building

White Hat vs Black Hat Link Building: What's Actually Safe in 2026

The penalty stories all start the same way. Here's the real line between safe and dangerous link building in 2026 — including the honest rules for buying links.

July 3, 20268 min

Rank Tracking

Google Rank Tracker Guide: How to Track Keyword Rankings the Right Way

Manual rank checks lie to you. Learn how to track Google rankings accurately, which metrics actually matter, and how to turn position data into an action plan.

July 2, 20267 min

Technical SEO

SEO Audit Checklist: 15 Checks That Find What's Holding Your Site Back

Run a complete SEO audit without expensive software: 15 practical checks across indexing, speed, on-page, content and links — in roughly one afternoon.

July 2, 20268 min

SEO Strategy

How Long Does SEO Take to Work? Realistic Timelines, Not Wishful Thinking

The honest answer to "how long does SEO take": typical timelines by scenario, what actually happens month by month, and how to speed it up without wrecking it.

July 2, 20267 min

Local SEO

Local SEO Guide: How to Rank Higher on Google Maps

A practical roadmap to ranking higher in Google Maps and local search: business profile optimization, review strategy, NAP consistency, and rank tracking.

July 2, 20266 min

Fundamentals

How to Do Keyword Research: A Step-by-Step Guide

Finding the right keywords is the most critical step in SEO. From seed keywords to search intent, long-tail opportunities to tracking — the whole process, step by step.

July 2, 20266 min

Backlink

What to Watch Out for When Buying Backlinks: Safe Link Building

Buying backlinks done right means growth; done wrong, penalties. We cover quality criteria, red flags, and a safe link building strategy.

July 2, 20267 min

AI SEO

What Is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

How to become a source inside AI search answers: we explain what GEO is, how it differs from SEO, and why it matters for your website.

June 23, 20264 min

AI SEO

How to Prepare Your Site for AI Search (GEO)

From citable content to structured data, llms.txt and entity clarity: a step-by-step roadmap to staying visible in AI search.

June 23, 20264 min

Strategy

How to Rank #1 on Google (2026 Guide)

From keyword selection and technical SEO to backlinks and user experience, we break down every factor that gets you to the top of Google, step by step.

June 18, 202611 min

Fundamentals

What Is SEO? A Beginner's Guide for 2026

We explain what search engine optimization is, how it works, and the essential steps to rank your site higher on Google — in plain language.

May 20, 20266 min

Backlink

What Is a Backlink & How to Earn One?

We explain what backlinks are, the difference between quality and low-quality links, and link strategies that safely build authority for your site.

May 28, 20267 min

On-Page SEO

On-Page SEO Guide: Make Google Love Your Site

From title tags to heading hierarchy, content depth to image optimization — we cover every on-page SEO component step by step.

June 5, 20268 min