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Analysis 8 min read

AEO and GEO Questions Reddit Keeps Asking, Answered

Isn't AEO just SEO with a new acronym? Short answer: no, but the people asking that question are right to be suspicious. There's a pattern o…

May 9, 2026 Read →
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Strategy 8 min read

Why AI Mentions Your Business But Cites Reddit Instead

What is the AI citation gap? A potential customer asks ChatGPT for the best plumber in Calgary. Your business gets named in the answer. You…

May 9, 2026 Read →
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Guide 8 min read

AEO vs GEO: What's the Difference for Small Business

AEO vs GEO: What's the Difference — And How to Optimize Your Business for Both Most small business owners have heard of SEO. A growing numbe…

May 8, 2026 Read →
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Guide 7 min read

Why "You Don't Need Schema for AI" Is the Wrong Take

Why "You Don't Need Schema for AI" Is the Wrong Take There's a recurring argument floating around right now: schema markup is unnecessary be…

May 7, 2026 Read →
ChatGPT vs Perplexity vs Google AI
Guide 8 min read

How ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI Overviews Finds Your Business in 2026

ChatGPT vs Perplexity vs Google AI Overviews: How Each One Finds Your Business in 2026 How the three dominant AI search engines discover, ve…

Apr 7, 2026 Read →

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