The digital landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation since the invention of the search engine. I’ve been working in digital marketing since 1995 and have witnessed the gradual evolution of tools and platforms, including social media networks and search engines. People took their time adapting to the platforms. Not so with the Answer Engines. […]
AI Search for 2026: What to Expect and What to Do Now Read More »
Have you been following digital marketing trends lately? I’m sure you’ve noticed a flood of new acronyms popping up everywhere. AEO, AIO, RAG, LLM—it can feel like you need a decoder ring to understand what’s happening with search engines as they transition into Artificial Intelligence (AI). But here’s the truth: understanding these terms isn’t just
What do the New SEO ACRONYMS Mean? Decoding the Abbreviations of AI SEARCH Read More »
Many businesses, especially local brick-and-mortar and area service providers, DO NOT use YouTube effectively. You probably think that just recording a video and uploading it is enough, but it’s not. With a little extra effort, tweaking your YouTube strategy can make a significant difference in your results. These tips will help you increase views, subscribers,
Local SEO! Sharpen Your YouTube STRATEGY to RANK on Google Read More »
The main social media networks, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, X, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube, each have very powerful internal search engines and algorithms that rival Google. Here are some easy tips to help you optimize your social media profiles to get found when someone is searching for what you have to offer. Furthermore, the AI search
GET FOUND On Social Media – they’re as Powerful as Google Read More »
What does search engine optimization, Local SEO, look like for local, brick-and-mortar businesses in this day of AI search? Between Google, AI, schema, backlinks, and technical SEO, it’s not just confusing, it’s overwhelming! Here’s what you need to know to get optimized so that people will find your local business when they need what you
Local SEO Tips to BE SEEN and GET FOUND Read More »
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – everyone with a website wants it. Yet, it can sometimes be elusive if not done properly. Furthermore, what about the AI search bots? How are they going to pick up your site when someone asks them a question that you can answer? Now, I am assuming that you have a
How to get AI-SEO for a new WEBSITE or a Neglected One? Read More »
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we search, and in this 2025 Holiday Shopping Season, it will change the way we shop. People will be searching things like, “What is a good gift, under $50, for a 54-year-old man who likes hiking and the outdoors?” What’s going to come up? Your store? Probably not.
AI SEARCH and HOLIDAY SHOPPING: What You Need to Do NOW! Read More »
Would you believe that LinkedIn and AI Search Bots are the latest hot couple? As I’ve been researching how the AI search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and others are finding content, it shouldn’t have surprised me that LinkedIn came in second as the most cited source! LinkedIn and AI Search Bots In a recent
What You Need to Know About LINKEDIN and AI SEARCH BOTS Read More »
Back in the day (the late 90s), there were dozens of search engines and lists. I remember when Yahoo first started and then Google came along. Yahoo was a list or directory where you could search by categories. However, with Google, you could search the whole World Wide Web. Back then, you had to register
How to RANK on GOOGLE and Get the Results You Want Read More »
How can you read someone’s mind if you don’t even know them? That’s what happens when you try to do digital marketing, including SEO and social media, without doing this important research. Unfortunately, doing keyword research and trying to optimize your website as best as you can doesn’t cut it anymore. What you need to
What is Search Intent? How to Think Like Your Target. Read More »
