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This or That posts tap into a universal human instinct: making choices. By posing simple, playful dilemmas, you remove barriers to participation. Members do not have to overthink or research their response, making engagement instant and enjoyable.
In SEO communities, these prompts let members share their preferences and routines, building connections through relatable scenarios. The format also appeals to both new and seasoned members, encouraging even lurkers to join in. Lighthearted questions help foster a relaxed atmosphere, making it easier for everyone to get involved and stay active.
Keyword research or link building - which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "Keyword research or link building - which do you enjoy more? Tell us why!"
SEMrush or Ahrefs - what's your go-to SEO tool?
💡 Example: "SEMrush or Ahrefs - what's your go-to SEO tool? Vote below!"
On-page or off-page optimization - where do you focus first?
💡 Example: "On-page or off-page optimization - where do you focus first?"
Content audits or technical audits - which feels more rewarding?
💡 Example: "Content audits or technical audits - which feels more rewarding? Share your thoughts!"
Manual link building or digital PR - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Manual link building or digital PR - which do you prefer?"
Morning or evening - when do you do your best SEO work?
💡 Example: "Morning or evening - when do you do your best SEO work?"
Google Analytics or Google Search Console - which do you check first?
💡 Example: "Google Analytics or Search Console - which do you check first? Comment below!"
Short-tail or long-tail keywords - which do you target most?
💡 Example: "Short-tail or long-tail keywords - which do you target most?"
Ranking improvements or more traffic - which feels better?
💡 Example: "Ranking improvements or more traffic - which feels better?"
Meta titles or meta descriptions - which do you write first?
💡 Example: "Meta titles or meta descriptions - which do you write first?"
SEO podcasts or SEO blogs - where do you learn most?
💡 Example: "SEO podcasts or SEO blogs - where do you learn most? Share your favorite!"
Mobile SEO or desktop SEO - where do you spend more time?
💡 Example: "Mobile SEO or desktop SEO - where do you spend more time?"
Optimizing old content or creating new content - which do you enjoy?
💡 Example: "Optimizing old content or creating new content - which do you enjoy? Let us know!"
Yoast or Rank Math - which WordPress plugin do you swear by?
💡 Example: "Yoast or Rank Math - which WordPress plugin do you swear by? Comment your pick!"
Sitemaps or robots.txt - which do you edit more often?
💡 Example: "Sitemaps or robots.txt - which do you edit more often?"
Structured data or canonical tags - which is trickier for you?
💡 Example: "Structured data or canonical tags - which is trickier for you?"
Weekly or monthly SEO reports - what is your style?
💡 Example: "Weekly or monthly SEO reports - what is your style?"
Internal linking or external linking - which gets more attention?
💡 Example: "Internal linking or external linking - which gets more attention?"
SEO webinars or in-person meetups - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "SEO webinars or in-person meetups - which do you prefer? Tell us why!"
White hat or gray hat - which approach do you lean toward?
💡 Example: "White hat or gray hat - which approach do you lean toward?"
Video SEO or image SEO - which is more fun to optimize?
💡 Example: "Video SEO or image SEO - which is more fun to optimize?"
Organic search or paid search - which delivers better ROI for you?
💡 Example: "Organic search or paid search - which delivers better ROI for you? Share your experience!"
SEO conferences or online SEO courses - what is your pick?
💡 Example: "SEO conferences or online SEO courses - what is your pick?"
SEO news or algorithm updates - which gets your attention first?
💡 Example: "SEO news or algorithm updates - which gets your attention first?"
Screaming Frog or Sitebulb - which crawler do you use more?
💡 Example: "Screaming Frog or Sitebulb - which crawler do you use more? Vote below!"
Local SEO or international SEO - which do you work on more?
💡 Example: "Local SEO or international SEO - which do you work on more?"
Content strategy or technical SEO - where is your expertise?
💡 Example: "Content strategy or technical SEO - where is your expertise? Share below!"
Blog posts or landing pages - which do you optimize first?
💡 Example: "Blog posts or landing pages - which do you optimize first?"
HTTPS or fast load times - which is a bigger ranking factor for you?
💡 Example: "HTTPS or fast load times - which is a bigger ranking factor for you?"
Guest posting or infographics - which link tactic do you like?
💡 Example: "Guest posting or infographics - which link tactic do you like?"
Manual audits or automated audits - which do you trust more?
💡 Example: "Manual audits or automated audits - which do you trust more? Tell us why!"
Ranking for branded or non-branded terms - what's your priority?
💡 Example: "Ranking for branded or non-branded terms - what's your priority?"
Daily rank checking or weekly check-ins - what is your habit?
💡 Example: "Daily rank checking or weekly check-ins - what is your habit?"
301 redirects or 404 pages - which do you handle more often?
💡 Example: "301 redirects or 404 pages - which do you handle more often?"
Competitor analysis or site speed tests - which comes first for you?
💡 Example: "Competitor analysis or site speed tests - which comes first for you? Share below!"
Manual keyword mapping or automated tools - which do you use?
💡 Example: "Manual keyword mapping or automated tools - which do you use?"
SEO newsletters or Twitter threads - which do you follow for news?
💡 Example: "SEO newsletters or Twitter threads - which do you follow for news?"
Fixing crawl errors or boosting page speed - which do you tackle first?
💡 Example: "Fixing crawl errors or boosting page speed - which do you tackle first? Let us know!"
One big audit or ongoing mini audits - what is your style?
💡 Example: "One big audit or ongoing mini audits - what is your style?"
Writing title tags or optimizing images - what do you do first?
💡 Example: "Writing title tags or optimizing images - what do you do first?"
SEO for e-commerce or SEO for blogs - which is more challenging?
💡 Example: "SEO for e-commerce or SEO for blogs - which is more challenging? Share your view!"
Pick any template and post it as a standalone thread or as part of a regular community series. Encourage members to vote, comment, or share their reasons. Rotate topics to keep things fresh and relevant. Try posting during peak activity hours or as a kickoff to weekly discussions. For even more engagement, follow up by summarizing responses or highlighting interesting comments.
Since These or That posts work on all platforms, adjust your approach to fit the format. On forums and Slack, create a dedicated thread. On social platforms, use polls or stories for quick voting. Always include a call to action and consider tagging active members to boost initial responses.
To encourage meaningful discussion, create prompts contrasting specific technical SEO strategies (e.g., 'schema markup vs. XML sitemaps') with content-focused tactics (e.g., 'long-form blog posts vs. optimized landing pages'). This approach helps community members share their expertise and insights on which area yields better results for different scenarios.
Yes, when discussing white hat versus black hat SEO (e.g., 'natural link building vs. PBNs'), frame the prompts to emphasize educational value and the potential risks of black hat practices. Encourage members to share real-world outcomes, penalties, or recovery stories to foster a responsible and informative conversation.
Try prompts like 'Panda vs. Penguin: Which update impacted your rankings more?' or 'Core Web Vitals vs. Mobile-First Indexing: Which shift required more adaptation?' These pairs help members reflect on their experiences with major algorithm changes and discuss strategies they've used to adapt.
Create targeted prompts like 'Exact match keywords vs. long-tail keywords: Which drives more qualified traffic for you?' or 'Manual keyword research vs. AI-powered tools: What's your go-to?' This encourages members to share data-backed results and tool preferences, fostering practical knowledge exchange.
Focus your prompts on reputable methods, such as 'Guest posting vs. digital PR for backlink acquisition,' or 'Broken link building vs. skyscraper technique.' Avoid glamorizing questionable tactics and use follow-up questions to dig into effectiveness, challenges, and ethical considerations.
Absolutely! Pose prompts like 'Ahrefs vs. SEMrush: Which provides deeper backlink insights?' or 'Moz vs. Screaming Frog: Which do you trust for site audits?' Remind members to share specific feature comparisons and real-life experiences rather than blanket endorsements, ensuring discussions are balanced and informative.
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