Think back to how you used the internet just five years ago. You likely typed fragmented keywords into a search bar and went on a "treasure hunt" through a list of blue links to find what you needed. Today, that behavior has shifted dramatically. You’re more likely to ask a full question to a voice assistant or expect a polished summary at the very top of your screen. We’ve moved...

Everyone uses ChataGPT, or at least billions of people do. It’s enough that bloggers and business owners alike want to know how to get AI engines to cite them as a source or use their material as reference. (Leave alone the fact about AI engines being giant plagiarism machines. That’s another issue and a separate one, though it is valid.) Be that as it may, many business owners...

Have you noticed how the top of your search results page looks lately? It’s no longer just a list of websites competing for your attention. It is often a neatly packaged summary generated by an AI. Whether you call them AI Overviews or Search Generative Experiences, the goal of the search engine has changed. It doesn't just want to show you where to find an answer; it wants to be the...