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Our AI Search Playbook: What’s Actually Working in 2025
AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity, while still on the newer side, have been around long enough for savvy marketers like us to figure out how they work behind-the-scenes. We’ve been running tests and experiments on LLM-powered search tools for a long time now, and we’ve learned lots of interesting things about AI search optimization. … Continued
Do Premium Links Influence AI Rankings? Here’s What We’ve Seen
There’s no doubt that premium backlinks positively impact organic search rankings on Google. However, can the same be said for Gemini, Google’s large language model (LLM) that powers its AI Overviews? In the same vein, do other LLM-powered search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity appreciate premium backlinks? The answer is yes, although LLMs value backlinks … Continued
AI Overviews: How to Get Cited, Ranked, and Clicked in Google’s Generative Results
Google’s generative AI Overviews (AIOs) have completely shaken up its search results, and they’re becoming more prevalent at an extremely rapid pace. This has made learning how to rank in AI Overviews an absolute necessity for search marketing. Here’s why. In January 2025, research showed they appeared for just 6.59% of Google desktop searches. In … Continued
AI SEO Isn’t Optional: How We’re Rebuilding SEO Strategy for Generative Search
The introduction of Google’s AI Overviews has sent shockwaves through the SEO world. Click-through rates are down, zero-click searches are up, and both are redefining how brands market themselves through Google. However, it’s not just Google that’s changing; AI is transforming the entire search experience. LLM-powered tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are increasing in popularity … Continued
How To Get High-Quality Backlinks – 29 SEO Experts Share Their Tips
If you want to rank a site, either in organic search results, or with LLM citations, one of the most difficult issues is how to get high-quality backlinks. Although some people say they can rank a site with no links, that’s not exactly true. You can rank new pages of a site without actively … Continued
Car Dealer SEO: How to Generate More Leads Online
In recent years, car dealerships have faced a wave of challenges. Slow economic growth and high interest rates have curbed consumers’ buying power. This, combined with an increase in vehicle supply has put downward pressure on vehicle prices. And changing consumer preferences to shop and buy cars online has made it harder than ever to … Continued
SEO for Architects: How to Get Qualified Leads from Search
The global architecture industry is expected to reach $474 billion by 2027. But with millions of architects worldwide and over 69,000 architectural firms in the U.S. alone, competition is fierce. Traditionally, architecture firms relied on word-of-mouth referrals and reputation but today, potential clients search online for architectural services. If your website isn’t optimized for search … Continued
Your Complete Guide To Restaurant SEO: How To Get More Customers Through Search
Search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for restaurants. The top three search results receive over 68% of all clicks on a Google Search page. So, if your restaurant isn’t ranking, you’re missing out on a massive opportunity to attract more customers. If you want to beat third-party food delivery apps, boost your rankings, and get … Continued
How Much Does Link-Building Cost? SEO Link Pricing Guide
What’s the cost of link-building? While this is an extremely common question, it’s not easy to answer. Backlinks can range from $25 to upwards of $5,000 due to a myriad of factors. What is clear is that backlinks remain a major SEO ranking factor in 2025, and that doesn’t seem like it’s going to change … Continued
SEO for Nonprofits: 7 Steps to Increase Visibility and Attract Supporters
SEO matters to nonprofits just as much as it does for businesses. More organic traffic means greater awareness, more volunteers, and—most importantly—more donations. In fact, organic traffic generates 44% of all nonprofit website visits. However, many nonprofits lack the budget or resources to invest in SEO. Instead, SEO often becomes the responsibility of busy marketing … Continued