The falseness of SEO criteria

[BrianBOSS]

Opening 10 websites with different content, all featuring a CMS and design that exceed all on-page SEO criteria and have previously ranked first for many keywords - Does this strategy sound logical? It's all about the money. Concerns about site speed, optimizing heading tags, or perfecting article content are just distractions. I wonder if anyone has truly succeeded through hard work in this field. I closely follow advice from Google employees like John Mueller. Why would an employee of a company that hides the workings of a search engine more than Coca-Cola's recipe offer insider tips? The goal is to prevent manipulation of the system. Information provided on Search Central is just clichés: keep URLs simple, be fast, write original and detailed articles not just for ranking but for users. Either I don't understand SEO, or Google is misleading people. Nobody wants competition in their industry. How can I get backlinks from my competitors? Someone who started their site years ago now dominates the industry. The costs of entering the market are overwhelming: domain registration, hosting fees, and the constant need for quality content creation. The competitor's site lacks structure and attention to detail, yet it ranks first simply because it was established in 2009. I will pay monthly server fees and annual domain fees, but the return is zero. In my eyes, SEO is just a myth. Those who invest in Google Ads and buy backlinks will secure the top spot. Those considering this path should read this before making a decision. Instead of diving into this field, create a few random videos on YouTube and show them to your friends to make more money. You won't need to learn any markup language or invest money.