Mihir Harchekar

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Mihir Harchekar

Founder - Search Indicators

Mihir has 10+ years of experience in SEO and Organic Growth Marketing, with a 360 degree view across agency floors, corporate teams, and early-stage startups. He founded Search Indicators to bring AI search visibility measurement to brands navigating the generative era.

Latest Articles by Mihir Harchekar

20 min read

Amazon A10 Algorithm, Decoded.

63% of product searches start on Amazon. This complete guide decodes the A10 algorithm, maps the compound flywheel, and shows how to use Helium 10 for keyword intelligence that compounds organic rankings over 90 days.

Jun 21, 2026
E-E-A-T22 min read

WordPress SEO Guide

WordPress powers 43% of the web. Most sites aren't set up for SEO — they just have WordPress installed. Here's how to close the gap.

Jun 19, 2026
Ecommerce SEO15 MIN READ

Ecommerce SEO

A strategic playbook for turning organic search into your highest-ROI acquisition channel — built for brands competing across Google Shopping, AI Overviews, and multi-surface discovery.

Jun 1, 2026
18 min read

Reddit is now the internet's most-cited source. Here's how to build authority there.

The complete Reddit SEO guide — Reddit grew 1,328% in SERP visibility and is now cited in 40% of AI responses. Learn the L.U.C.B.S. framework, subreddit matrix, 4-week playbook, and how to build Reddit authority that drives SERP rankings and AI citations.

Jun 1, 2026
Automotive SEO18 MIN READ

Automotive SEO

The complete playbook for dealerships, repair shops, and automotive brands to win organic search — from local presence and inventory architecture to structured data, video SEO, and AI-era discovery.

Jun 1, 2026
Shopify SEO20 MIN READ

Shopify SEO

The complete playbook for Shopify store owners — from technical foundations and collection architecture to product page optimisation, content strategy, link building, and the honest pros and cons of Shopify for serious organic growth.

Jun 1, 2026
E-E-A-T Verified18 min read

Local Business SEO Guide

How small businesses rank in local search, win the Map Pack, and build lasting visibility in the age of AI-powered discovery.

Jun 1, 2026
YouTube Thumbnail Ideas That Actually Go Viral
4 MIN READ

YouTube Thumbnail Ideas That Actually Go Viral

Your YouTube thumbnail is the first impression viewers get before deciding to click. Studies show that optimised thumbnails can increase click-through rates by 30-50%. This guide breaks down the top thumbnail strategies used by viral creators across industries, with actionable insights for your channel.

May 5, 2026
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
Generative Engine Optimization18 MIN READ

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

A strategic framework for making your brand discoverable inside AI-driven search systems such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI-powered Google results.

May 1, 2026
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
12 MIN READ

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

A strategic guide to drive sustainable organic growth — built for the era where Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity all compete for your buyer's first click.

Feb 1, 2026
GEO vs SEO: How to Transform Your Search Strategy for the AI Era
SEO4 MIN READ

GEO vs SEO: How to Transform Your Search Strategy for the AI Era

Search hasn't "died" — but the surface area of discovery has exploded. Traditional SEO alone can't guarantee visibility in the AI layer. Here's how to bridge both.

Nov 23, 2025
AI Visibility Guide
AI Search15 MIN READ

AI Visibility Guide

A strategic guide to thriving in the post-keyword era — built for brands navigating generative search, citation architecture, and AI-powered discovery.

Apr 1, 2025
AI Search Visibility Tracker Template
5 min read

AI Search Visibility Tracker Template

Track how your brand appears across AI search answers, prompts, LLM models, competitors, and funnel performance.

Keyword Analysis & Categorisation Automation
5 min read

Keyword Analysis & Categorisation Automation

Clean, structure, cluster, and categorise large keyword datasets automatically inside Google Sheets using Apps Script.

5 min read

Programmatic SEO

The complete programmatic SEO guide — intent architecture, structured data foundations, template engines, AI orchestration, governance, internal linking systems, and the 6-step pSEO workflow.

5 min read

Marketing Glossaries

Plain-language references covering AI, large language models, prompt engineering, retrieval, and AI search — built for marketers, founders, and product teams.

5 min read

Want your Brand to be Found?

A practical reference covering AI, large language models, prompt engineering, retrieval, automation, and AI search — written for marketers, founders, and product teams. Each term has a plain-language definition, why it matters, and a real-world example you can use today.

5 min read

Stop guessing who wins organic. Start measuring Share of Voice.

Track which brands dominate organic search across any keyword set. Multi-brand SOV analysis, CTR-weighted traffic modelling, and Excel export — all in one tool.

5 min read

XML Sitemap Comparison Tool

Compare XML sitemaps across multiple sites. Discover content gaps, spot competitor page strategies, and uncover new page opportunities — all from raw sitemap data.

Google Search Volume Analysis Template
5 min read

Google Search Volume Analysis Template

Analyse historical Google search volume data to understand category demand, seasonality, and growth opportunities.

Monthly Marketing Report Template
5 min read

Monthly Marketing Report Template

A ready-to-use PPT and Google Slides reporting deck for SEO, paid media, GA4, and growth marketing performance reporting.

5 min read

AI Traffic Forecast Calculator

Forecast sessions, purchases and revenue from AI referral traffic across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Gemini. Enter 3–6 months of data, set CVR and AOV, choose a scenario.