October 30, 2026·8 min read
Google Search Console's AI Search Data: The Complete Field Guide
Google Search Console finally reports AI search data. What the Generative AI performance report shows, what it hides, and how to read every field correctly.
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October 30, 2026·8 min read
Local AEO 2026: Getting Your Local Business Cited by ChatGPT and Claude
Local AEO is a city-by-city game. How to build per-city prompt panels, win AI citations in metros without an office, and track where engines recommend you.
September 18, 2026·8 min read
Local SEO for AI Search 2026: Get Your Business Mentioned in ChatGPT & Perplexity
How local businesses get mentioned in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews in 2026, from Business Profile to reviews and entity consistency.
October 30, 2026·9 min read
Pillar Pages Rebuilt for the AI Search Era
AI engines cite chunks, not pages. Here's how to rebuild pillar pages and topic clusters so every section is extractable, with specs and real citation data.
October 30, 2026·10 min read
How Startups Can Get Cited in AI Search (Even Before Launch)
A pre-launch playbook for getting your startup cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini before you have any traffic, backlinks, or customer reviews.
October 30, 2026·9 min read
Case Study Pages That Get Cited: The AEO Framework
Buyers ask ChatGPT for proof before they ever visit your site. Here's how to structure SaaS case study pages so AI engines extract and cite your results.
October 30, 2026·9 min read
Comparison Pages ("X vs Y") That Rank in ChatGPT
AI chatbots now shape most B2B shortlists. Here's the comparison page structure ChatGPT and Perplexity actually cite, with teardowns and a template.
October 30, 2026·10 min read
Digital PR for AEO: Turning Unlinked Mentions into AI Citations
AI engines learn brands from mentions, not backlinks. Here's the digital PR playbook that turns unlinked press, podcast, and community mentions into citations.
October 30, 2026·10 min read
Building Expert Bylines That AI Actually Trusts
Author bios alone don't earn AI citations. Here's how models really evaluate expertise, and how a founder builds an author entity AI engines can verify.
September 18, 2026·10 min read
The "Key Takeaways" Tactic: One Section That Doubles AEO Citations
One well-placed Key Takeaways section can double your AEO citations. Where to put it, how to write bullets AI engines lift, and how to measure it.
October 30, 2026·9 min read
AEO vs GEO vs SEO in 2026: The Only Guide You Need
Clear breakdown of Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and SEO. When to use each, where they overlap, and how to prioritize for your SaaS.
September 18, 2026·8 min read
How to Get Cited in ChatGPT Using Reddit, Forums, and Communities (2026)
A tactical playbook for SaaS founders on using Reddit, Hacker News, Stack Overflow, and online communities to get your product cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI search engines.
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