Hey, really solid question — everyone’s wondering the same thing right now. From what I’ve seen, SEO is still one of the most reliable long-term traffic sources, even with all the hype around AI content and quick-hit social channels. Paid ads are great for instant results, but the moment you stop the budget, everything drops off a cliff. And yeah, local SEO can be a beast — your example with Jalandhar checks out, I’ve seen similar wins in other cities too.
For 2025, my own results show SEO holding strong, especially when you focus on genuine helpful content and EEAT signals instead of just keyword stuffing.
So yeah, I don’t think SEO is a trend. It’s more like the foundation that keeps working as long as you don’t try to game the system. Curious to hear what you’ve been seeing on your end!