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Insights on AI SEO, local search & getting found

No fluff, no jargon for its own sake — practical thinking on how growth-minded businesses win in Google, the map pack, and AI-generated answers.

Update to the July AI-default post: Google Says AEO Isn’t a Separate Game. Here’s What Still Is.

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Google Says AEO Isn’t a Separate Game. Here’s What Still Is

Google Search Central says appearing in AI Overviews and AI Mode is still SEO: crawlable, useful, people-first pages. No extra file or special schema required.

What "Being the Answer" Actually Looks Like for a Service Business

When a customer asks an AI or types a question, someone becomes the answer. Here is exactly what that looks like for a service business — and how to become it.

Unlock AI SEO Strategies for Small Business Success

AI is rewriting how small businesses get found. Here are the practical strategies that move rankings, AI-answer visibility, and revenue — without a massive team.

Google Just Made AI the Default for Every Search

On July 10, an AI answer became the default result for every query, pushing blue links below the fold. Here's what it means for your traffic — and how to stay visible.

SEO vs. Google Ads: Which Actually Pays Off for Local Businesses?

Paid ads stop the second your budget does. SEO compounds. Here’s how to think about the trade-off when you’re already spending on ads.

How the Google 3-Pack Works — and How to Get In

The three map results at the top of local searches capture the majority of clicks. Here’s what Google uses to pick them — and how to earn a spot.

AEO & GEO: How to Show Up in ChatGPT, Gemini & Perplexity

More buyers ask ChatGPT and Perplexity instead of scrolling Google. Getting cited in those answers is the next visibility battleground.