The new SEO stack: What replaces your old toolset
See how LLMs, APIs and scripts cut busywork, uncover AI search signals and help teams move faster without ditching core SEO basics.
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How ChatGPT Actually Picks Sources (I Read The Network Traffic, Not The Outputs) via @sejournal, @suganthan
ChatGPT’s source behavior shows why crawlable facts, third-party validation, and query-level search triggers matter more than generic GEO tactics.
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Only 25% of cited sources overlap between ChatGPT’s different reasoning modes [Study]
Most AI visibility strategies treat ChatGPT as a single system. Our research found that‘s a mistake. Thinking mode and Instant mode cite different sources, favor different content, and can recommend different brands for the exact same prompt. Here‘s what marketers need to know.
61% of CMOs Say Local Marketing Is Too Complex: Here’s the Fix
Learn how multi-location brands fix complex marketing & GBP challenges with an AI layer and a 4-step local optimization framework.
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Why broad targeting makes creative your best qualifier
See how precise messaging helps cut wasted spend, attract better prospects and give ad algorithms cleaner signals to optimize.
Why AI search is forcing global SEO teams to rethink ownership
AI is exposing weak global SEO governance. Discover the 10 ownership decisions that can improve visibility, trust, and local relevance.
What is video SEO? How to optimize for YouTube, Google & AI
Video SEO is a strategy to help videos earn YouTube engagement, visibility on Google, and AI citations.
CTR Is Sky High In 2026 That Doesn’t Mean Your Ads Are Working
High click-through rates no longer guarantee advertising success due to automated bidding and AI optimization changing traditional metrics.
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The Absolute Best Way To Write Meta Descriptions via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google rewrites meta descriptions. Here is what you can do to take back control of those snippets.
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Multi-Location Search Visibility: Winning In Google & AI via @sejournal, @seosteve
Search visibility has fragmented beyond Google into AI assistants, social platforms, and navigation apps, requiring new strategies for multi-location brands.
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