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AI Search Optimization (AISO) & AI Agent Optimization (AIAO) are expanding the scope of search engine optimization.  In search engine optimization, we have spent 20+ years fretting about rankings resulting from the Google Bot and about snippet messaging to nab those human eyeballs.  Well, there is a new bot in town.  And its name is…ChatGPT Operator, released on January 24,

AI Search Optimization is the Next Generation of AI SEO
AI Search Optimization (AISO) & AI Agent Optimization (AIAO) are expanding the scope of search engine optimization for business websites. In SEO, we have spent 20+ years fretting about search algorithm rankings resulting from the various factors gleaned by the Google search bot. Well, there is a new bot in

While replying to customer reviews on your Google Business Profile might not be a game changer for your local SEO, it can still provide a modest boost. Google likes to see businesses actively engaging with customers, and optimized responses can help improve your visibility in local searches—just don’t expect it to be a major ranking factor.
Why Mentioning Locations Can

Search engines continue to be the gatekeepers of knowledge, even for AI chatbots searching the internet. ChatGPT and Bard use Bing or Google to find the most up-to-date information on the subject. Understanding how AI interprets and selects search results is crucial. As a marketing and technology expert specializing in AI and SEO, I’m here to demystify how an AI

I’ve been wondering how Google and Bing will integrate the AI Chatbots answers in with organic search results.  I had much concern about how organic results may be pushed further down and out of the top of the page.  Would SEO still play a significant role in determining the order of search results?
With the new releases of Bing and

WP Engine has released a managed hosting platform for headless WordPress CMS. They provide a Front End server and WordPress instance managed together versus having them on separate hosting accounts/platforms. This project was reportedly a pet project of the CEO of WP engine. They have filled the need in the market to simplify headless WordPress CMS hosting. However being an

After building websites for the past 22 years for SMEs, they may be boiled down to 3 types: lead generation, thought leadership, or ecommerce.  Of course, there are a myriad of other applications and business activities conducted online, such as vehicle routing or submitting applications, but this discussion is focused on business websites that are used for marketing.
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