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by T-hawk 2132 days ago
There's room for both of your arguments. Industries are different.

Industries that work on a workflow of hunting and fulfilling need SEO. People search for an item or service that they know exists and grab the top result.

Industries that work on a workflow of discoverability and browsing take advantage of social media. You didn't know you wanted that cute dress or household gadget until some listing pushed it into your attention.