01What Hermes AI SEO Is and How It Works

Hermes AI SEO is an AI agent that finds trending keywords, writes content, and posts it to WordPress in one click. It uses Firecrawl, a free API, to scan Reddit for topics people are searching for. Then it creates an optimized article around that keyword and publishes it directly to your site.

In this episode, Julian Goldie shows how he used Hermes to rank a page on the first page of Google. The site grew from about 12-19 clicks a day to 364 clicks. The strategy is simple: keywords, content, and the agent.

Hermes automates the first two steps.

02Main Features of Hermes AI SEO

Hermes has two standout features that make it different from other AI tools. First, it is self-improving. It learns from the articles it creates and writes better content in the future.

Julian says no other AI agent he has seen does this.

Second, Hermes can post directly to WordPress. You just give it a keyword, and it writes and publishes the article. It can also connect to other platforms, but WordPress is the main way shown.

  • Finds trending keywords from Reddit using Firecrawl.
  • Writes a fully optimized article (around 1,000 words).
  • Publishes to WordPress with one click.
  • Funnels traffic to your funnels and lead magnets.
  • Works with any AI, but Hermes automates the posting.

03How to Set Up Hermes AI SEO

Setting up Hermes is straightforward. You need a Firecrawl API key, a WordPress account, and Hermes itself. Julian walks through the steps clearly.

  1. Get a Firecrawl API key – It is free and lets Hermes search the web.
  2. Create a WordPress user for Hermes – Go to your WordPress admin, add a new user (e.g., 'Hermes agent'), and set a password.
  3. Copy your WordPress login page URL – Usually it's yoursite.com/wp-login.
  4. Get a WordPress API key – This lets Hermes publish directly.
  5. Give all these details to Hermes – Paste the username, password, login page, and API key into Hermes settings.

Once connected, Hermes can read and write to your site without manual work.

04How to Use Hermes to Rank in One Click

Using Hermes is simple. First, you tell it your niche. Julian uses AI-related keywords because his site targets that audience.

Then you let Hermes scan Reddit for trending topics. It looks at subreddits like r/localseo and finds questions people ask.

Next, you paste a prompt that Julian uses, asking the AI to write content around the keyword. You can see it create a quick guide, searching the web as it writes. The content includes headings, the keyword, and links to your funnels.

Finally, Hermes publishes it to WordPress. You just input the keyword, and boom, the article is live. You can do the same with OpenClaw, but Hermes makes it fully automated.

05Results and Comparisons from the Episode

Julian showed two examples. The first site went from 12-19 clicks a day to 364 clicks. Many keywords were trending AI tools like 'Vision Claw' and 'Anti-Gravity'.

The second example was a page ranking for 'OpenCore AI SEO'. He typed that keyword into Claude, and it started creating content. Within the episode, he showed the video ranking on the first page of Google for that term.

He also mentioned that Hermes works with any AI, but Hermes is unique because it posts to WordPress. He compared it to OpenClaw, saying OpenClaw can do the same process, but Hermes is best for one-click publishing.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

Julian offers several tips. First, choose subreddits that are relevant to your niche. For example, if you sell SEO services, look at r/localseo.

This helps you find keywords your audience actually searches.

Second, always scan the AI-generated content before publishing. Make sure it fits your style and is accurate. Julian says the content reads nicely, but a quick check is wise.

Keep your WordPress password safe – Julian avoids showing Hermes on screen because he just pasted his password. Use a dedicated user account for the agent to protect your main account.

  • Use the free Firecrawl API – no need to pay for expensive tools.
  • Target trending topics in your niche for easier ranking.
  • Always include your funnel links and a lead magnet in the content.
  • Don't rely on just one keyword – Hermes finds many.

07Who Hermes AI SEO Is For and Why It Matters

Hermes AI SEO is for anyone who wants to rank on Google without spending hours on keyword research and content writing. It is especially useful for agency owners who need to produce content at scale. Julian, who runs an SEO agency, uses this method to drive traffic to his funnels.

It matters because it takes the tedious work out of SEO. Keywords, content, and publishing are all automated in one click. This frees you to focus on other parts of your business, like sales or client work.

Even though the method is new, the results are real. Julian showed two live examples where traffic jumped and keywords ranked. If you want to grow your site with less effort, this is a practical way to do it.