For years, long-tail keywords were the quiet workhorse of SEO strategy. They were specific, low-competition, and high-intent—perfect for blogs looking to grow without going head-to-head with major publishers. But lately, even the most optimized long-tail posts are underperforming. Rankings have become inconsistent. Organic traffic is more volatile. And even when your content surfaces, it’s often… The post Long-tail keywords aren’t dead—but they’re no longer enough appeared first o...