The Searchable Blog

Field notes on search, AI, and growth.

Long form thinking from our founder and team. New writing on SEO, AI search, content strategy, digital measurement, and the work we do for brands across Indonesia and the region.

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The Definitive Guide to Hotel Local SEO

Local SEO is a strategic necessity, not just a tactical option, for hotels to succeed in today's digital landscape by driving direct bookings and establishing digital authority. Unlike general SEO, local SEO is specifically designed to optimize a hotel's presence for location-based search results like Google Maps and the Google Local Pack, which are essential for attracting high-intent travelers actively searching for accommodations in a specific area.

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Turning SEO Goals Into Real Business Growth

SEO can fill many roles in a marketing mix. The same channel can raise brand visibility, nurture engagement, and drive revenue. That versatility is both a gift and a risk. A gift because the channel can flex with company needs. A risk is that unclear goals lead teams to chase rankings that appear impressive yet add no value. The first step is deciding what the company truly needs from search right now.

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SEO Campaigns: A Rhythm That Starts With People

Great SEO follows a steady rhythm. Start with deep audience insight, fix urgent problems, map competitor blind spots, then monitor rising search trends. When these four actions repeat in sequence, a site earns authority, attracts steady traffic, and builds trust that compounds over time.

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Doku.com Selects Search Agency as Official SEO Partner

Search Agency is proud to announce that Doku.com has appointed us to lead its SEO campaign. Doku, a pioneering Indonesian payment technology company, offers secure online and offline payment solutions to over 150,000 merchants and serves millions of users across the region. By partnering with Search Agency, Doku aims to expand its digital reach, attract larger volumes of qualified traffic, and generate new business opportunities.

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Make AI Cite Your Brand: Moving Beyond the "Common Knowledge"

Have you ever wondered, "How can we get our brand mentioned by AI, especially by Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini?" This question becomes particularly relevant when dealing with a very common topic, such as "what is a short story."

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Problem-Solving in SEO

Hiring the right talent for SEO can be challenging. During interviews with SEO candidates, I often present problem-solving challenges to assess their practical skills and approach to SEO strategy.

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The Truth About Backlinks in SEO

Few topics spark more debate and discussion in SEO than backlinks. Often seen as one of the most crucial components of search engine optimization, backlinks have been praised and criticized for their role in ranking success. However, despite all the "productive discussions" surrounding them, one thing is clear: backlinks are still essential to SEO.

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Why Ranking Shouldn't Be the Only KPI in SEO

While using keyword rankings as a key performance indicator (KPI) in an SEO campaign is tempting, it's an outdated and potentially harmful practice. Focusing on individual keyword rankings can lead to missed opportunities, scalability issues, and fragile marketing strategies.

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Building an Effective SEO Measurement Framework

The hardest part of SEO is rarely the work itself. It is proving the work paid off. Campaigns stall not because nobody optimized anything, but because nobody agreed up front on what success would look like, so every report becomes an argument. A measurement framework fixes that. It removes the bias that creeps in when metrics are chosen after the fact, and it lets you show value early instead of hiding behind the phrase "SEO is a long-term investment."

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