500M AI Searches Later: How To Actually Improve AI Search Visibility & Citations
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ChatGPT vs. Perplexity vs. Gemini: Which LLMs Are Driving Real Conversions? [Expert Panel]
Which LLMs are crucial for conversions? Get data-driven insights and optimize your AI search efforts for better results.
AI Search Clicks Often Go To Local Domains: Report
Aleyda Solis’s Similarweb analysis of 10 markets shows that AI search clicks frequently redirect to local domains, with the distribution differing by industry.
New: AI Brief And Text Disclaimers Come To Google AI Max
Google adds AI Brief and text disclaimers to AI Max. See how new controls help regulated advertisers adopt automation while maintaining compliance and messaging accuracy.
Google Launches AI Max For Shopping and Travel Campaigns
Google expands AI Max to Shopping and Travel campaigns. Learn what’s changing, how it works, and what advertisers should prepare for ahead of broader rollout.
Microsoft Says Bing Reached 1B Monthly Active Users
Microsoft says Bing reached 1B monthly active users, as search ad revenue grew 12% and Edge gained share for the 20th straight quarter.
AI Search Clicks Often Go To Local Domains: Report
Aleyda Solis’s Similarweb analysis of 10 markets shows that AI search clicks frequently redirect to local domains, with the distribution differing by industry.
New: AI Brief And Text Disclaimers Come To Google AI Max
Google adds AI Brief and text disclaimers to AI Max. See how new controls help regulated advertisers adopt automation while maintaining compliance and messaging accuracy.
Google Launches AI Max For Shopping and Travel Campaigns
Google expands AI Max to Shopping and Travel campaigns. Learn what’s changing, how it works, and what advertisers should prepare for ahead of broader rollout.
Microsoft Says Bing Reached 1B Monthly Active Users
Microsoft says Bing reached 1B monthly active users, as search ad revenue grew 12% and Edge gained share for the 20th straight quarter.
Google Search Revenue Hits 19% Growth: What Pichai’s AI Claims Really Mean
Alphabet’s Q1 2026 earnings put Google Search revenue at $60.4 billion, up 19% YoY, as Pichai tied AI experiences to higher Search usage.
Data Shows AI Citation Patterns Reveal Strategic SEO Opportunities
A comparison of 5 AI search engines show they cite different sources but converge on citing brands, a key to SEO for AI search.
500M AI Searches Later: How To Actually Improve AI Search Visibility & Citations
Learn how AI search signals impact visibility. Enhance your SEO strategies with insights from leading experts in the field.
ChatGPT vs. Perplexity vs. Gemini: Which LLMs Are Driving Real Conversions? [Expert Panel]
Which LLMs are crucial for conversions? Get data-driven insights and optimize your AI search efforts for better results.
Microsoft Says Bing Reached 1B Monthly Active Users
Microsoft says Bing reached 1B monthly active users, as search ad revenue grew 12% and Edge gained share for the 20th straight quarter.
Your AI Visibility Tracker Is Quietly Breaking Your Analytics And Your Strategy
Measurement noise from AI tracking tools is making it harder for brands to separate real visibility from artificial signals.
The 90-Day GEO Playbook for Local Search: How To Show Up When AI Does The Searching
Explore the impact of GEO on consumer behavior and how AI-powered search is changing marketing strategies for local businesses.
Google Search Revenue Hits 19% Growth: What Pichai’s AI Claims Really Mean
Alphabet’s Q1 2026 earnings put Google Search revenue at $60.4 billion, up 19% YoY, as Pichai tied AI experiences to higher Search usage.
New: AI Brief And Text Disclaimers Come To Google AI Max
Google adds AI Brief and text disclaimers to AI Max. See how new controls help regulated advertisers adopt automation while maintaining compliance and messaging accuracy.
Google Launches AI Max For Shopping and Travel Campaigns
Google expands AI Max to Shopping and Travel campaigns. Learn what’s changing, how it works, and what advertisers should prepare for ahead of broader rollout.
Can AI Mode Ads Actually Drive Conversions, Or Is It Just Awareness? – Ask A PPC
Can AI Mode ads drive conversions or just awareness? Learn how to evaluate performance, set realistic expectations, and measure incremental growth.
The High CPC Paradox: When Expensive Clicks Are A Sign Of Success
Higher CPCs frequently align with improved lead quality and conversion rates, challenging the assumption that cheaper traffic performs better.
Why Microsoft’s AI Ad Strategy Deserves More Attention From PPC Managers
Microsoft’s AI ad strategy looks different from Google’s. Here’s what PPC managers may be missing and which updates deserve a closer look.
Localized Distribution In The AI Era: The DIRHAM Framework
Why traditional frameworks fall short, and how the DIRHAM framework helps marketers build trust, relevance, and measurable impact in today’s content ecosystem.
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AEO In 2026: Which Content Formats Earn AI Citations & How to Produce More [Webinar]
Uncover the impact of AEO on brand discovery in 2026. Learn how to optimize content for AI citations and metrics.
Localized Distribution In The AI Era: The DIRHAM Framework
Why traditional frameworks fall short, and how the DIRHAM framework helps marketers build trust, relevance, and measurable impact in today’s content ecosystem.
Why Great Content Is No Longer Enough & What Beats It In AI Search
How AI-driven search is redefining success by prioritizing cited, retrievable content over traditional traffic and clicks.
Does AI Actually Reward Quality Content?
We keep reading that high quality content is important, but what actually is it? Research suggests the answer is not so clear cut.
Shorter, Focused Content Wins In ChatGPT
Learn why covering fewer subtopics can outperform exhaustive guides in ChatGPT citations, backed by large-scale data.
The 5-Pillar Framework For AI Content That Audiences Actually Trust
More AI-generated content isn’t the answer. This guide outlines how to balance scale with authenticity to create content audiences actually value.
Google Tests ‘Ask YouTube’ Conversational Search Experiment
By Matt G. Southern
Google is testing “Ask YouTube,” a conversational search feature that returns AI summaries with cited videos. Available to US Premium users.
ChatGPT Often Retrieves But Rarely Cites Reddit Pages, Data Shows
By Matt G. Southern
New Ahrefs data shows Reddit pages appeared often in ChatGPT retrievals but rarely as visible citations.
Your Owned Content Is Losing To A Stranger’s Reddit Comment
By Duane Forrester
AI recommendations increasingly rely on Reddit and community signals, reshaping how brands earn visibility, trust, and influence in the AI-driven discovery layer.
B2B Buyers Trust Peers Over AI Chatbots, Report Finds
By Matt G. Southern
A survey of B2B decision-makers found peer recommendations are trusted nearly twice as much as AI chatbots, and white papers rank last for perceived value.
Reddit Marketing in 2026: What Changed & What Actually Works Now
By Brent Csutoras
Whether you’re actively using Reddit or still deciding if you should, your customers already made the choice. Buyer behaviors have shifted. Search traffic has declined....
YouTube’s AI Slop Problem And How Marketers Can Compete
By Matt G. Southern
“AI-generated slop” now accounts for 21% of Shorts shown to new users. Here’s what the data says about monetization, trust, and long-term organic strategy.