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The 72-hour webinar follow-up playbook that converts B2B leads faster

Most webinar leads go cold within 72 hours. Use this hour-by-hour follow-up framework to convert high-intent attendees faster and improve B2B pipeline impact. Read more. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

Why every AI search study tells a different story

Industry studies offer conflicting takes on AI search. See why the data diverges and how to evaluate the impact on your site and segment.

What happens when no one clicks anymore

Learn how shifting user behavior in the age of AI could impact traffic and revenue — and what marketers and publishers can do to stay ahead. The post What happens when no one clicks anymore appeared first on MarTech.

Using AI in influencer marketing: when to use it (and when not to)

AI can streamline influencer marketing, but not everything should be automated. See where marketers rely on AI and where human judgment still wins.

AI SEO myths, debunked: A no-BS guide for marketers

Marketers are making bold statements about AI SEO every day. The problem? Most of them are half-right at best. “SEO is dead.” “Long-form content is pointless.” “AI SEO is just good SEO.” Here’s the truth: When it comes to AI, the answer is rarely that simple. Are you trying to show up in ChatGPT or … The post AI SEO Myths, Debunked: A No-BS Guide For Marketers appea

The buyer's journey - navigating buyer decisions

Have you ever wondered exactly why a highly engaged lead suddenly goes quiet, right before the moment of conversion? We spend so much energy on the top of the funnel—attracting attention—that it's easy to overlook the most challenging phase: the middle. That middle ground is the consideration stage, the ultimate pivot point in the buyer's journey.

How to build a revenue-first B2B content engine

TL;DR: Devin Reed explains how to transition from volume-based marketing to a revenue-focused content system by leveraging the 95:5 rule, aligning with executive goals, and prioritizing personal profiles over company pages.In B2B marketing, there is a desolate outpost you want to avoid at all costs. Devin Reed calls it ‘Content Island’.It's a siloed department where

Beyond SERP visibility: 7 success criteria for organic search in 2026

As search shifts into AI and multi-surface discovery, these seven signals show what real organic success looks like in 2026.

How AI answers are disrupting publisher revenue and advertising

A deeper look at the traffic losses, revenue shifts, and emerging models reshaping publishing and search in an AI-first era.

How AI’s geo-identification failures are rewriting international SEO

AI search is overriding geographic signals, pushing global pages into local markets unless brands reinforce market-specific authority in ways LLMs can interpret. The post How AI’s Geo-Identification Failures Are Rewriting International SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How to make products machine-readable for multimodal AI search

Design ecommerce images that AI can accurately interpret, from OCR-ready labels to curated context and sentiment-aligned visuals.

The AI consistency paradox

AI assistants generate shifting realities for your brand, making consistency a probabilistic challenge across every new conversation timeline. The post The AI Consistency Paradox appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

What Optmyzr’s three-year study reveals about seasonality adjustments during BFCM

Seasonality adjustments during Black Friday and Cyber Monday often inflate costs and reduce ROAS. Here’s what Optmyzr’s three-year study reveals for PPC teams. The post What Optmyzr’s Three-Year Study Reveals About Seasonality Adjustments During BFCM appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube's demonetization system silences journalism while fraud thrives

Content creator's Epstein investigation was demonetized despite 98.9% approval rating, while deepfake scams using his likeness remain on platform.

Data governance gap exposes AI confidence crisis across industries

September 2025 survey exposes critical gap: enterprises claim AI readiness yet lack data governance foundations needed for autonomous systems to succeed.

How to get cited by ChatGPT: The content traits LLMs quote most

An audit of nearly two million sessions shows how answer capsules, clean formatting, and original data drive ChatGPT citations.

Small tests to yield big answers on what influences LLMs

Learn how LLMs pick sources and how small content changes can influence ChatGPT and Google AI answers. See real tests, RAG insights, and practical steps to optimize your brand for AI search.

LLMs are changing search & breaking it: what SEOs must understand about AI’s blind spots

Real-world cases reveal how failures in LLM systems spread harm and misattribute sources. Here are concrete actions SEOs can take now. The post LLMs Are Changing Search & Breaking It: What SEOs Must Understand About AI’s Blind Spots appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

AI Search Trust Signals: The Practical Audit (2026 Guide)

Audit your brand’s trust signals to find ways to boost AI visibility and earn more citations.

Similarweb launches AI citation analysis framework as zero-click searches rise

Director of SEO publishes comprehensive guide tracking brand visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini platforms.

Why ‘it’s just SEO’ misses the mark in the era of AI SEO

Use AI-SEO tactics that help you surface in AI answers – structure facts, earn citations, and protect your visibility.

How to compare your AI visibility against your competitors

This guide shows you how to run an AI search competitor analysis that reveals: Which brands in your industry dominate AI search today Where your competitors earn visibility, but you don’t Which topics, pages, and sources drive their advantage What…Read more ›

AI content workflows: How editorial teams use AI without killing quality

Most content teams did the same thing when they started using AI: They bolted AI onto an old editorial process, let everyone play with prompts for a few weeks, and then quietly went back to “business as usual” because quality tanked or nothing actually shipped faster. An AI-native editorial workflow […] The post AI Content Workflows: How Editorial Teams Use AI Witho

10 questions small business owners should ask before hiring a marketing agency

10 Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask Before Hiring a Marketing Agency written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview In her first ever solo episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, Sara Nay—CEO of Duct Tape Marketing and author of “Unchained: Breaking Free from Broken Marketing Models”—shares the questions e

Do I need a DMARC policy and what are the benefits on email marketing?

Is Your Domain Being Abused Right Now? Let's start with a direct question: What percentage of emails landing in an inbox right now are malicious? The numbers are unsettling. Phishing is not just an occasional risk; it is a systemic threat, with industry reports indicating that a staggering 80% to 95% of data breaches are initiated by a phishing attack. This reality

AI’s impact on SEO: 13 things that changed, 4 things that stayed the same

This shift happened fast. In 2024, AI Overviews rolled out to millions of searches, ChatGPT climbed into the top ranks of global websites, and the once-reliable #1 Google spot began losing a third of its clicks. Suddenly, SEO wasn’t just…Read more ›

AI overviews change every 2 days (but never change their mind)

To find the answers, our data scientist, Xibeijia Guan, analyzed over 43,000 keywords—each with at least 16 recorded AI Overviews—over the course of a month. She extracted this data from Brand Radar, our new AI visibility tool that tracks hundreds…Read more ›

B2B credibility checklist: Website elements for brand confidence

Many B2B websites lose credibility before prospects read a single line of content. When there are missing security certifications, outdated testimonials from years past, and contact forms that haven't been updated since the MySpace era, potential customers know to steer clear of your business.

We analyzed 248K Reddit posts: What drives visibility in AI search [Study]

We analyzed 248,000 Reddit posts to uncover what makes certain threads appear in AI search results. Learn which post types, engagement levels, and formats drive visibility.

Black Friday 2025: Tips to boost your holiday PPC performance (Get ready now)

Strong Black Friday performance starts with preparation. Here’s how to stabilize PPC systems and prevent costly surprises. The post Black Friday 2025: Tips To Boost Your Holiday PPC Performance (Get Ready Now) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.