Search Engine Marketing

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

LLM-driven discovery is reshaping how readers find and evaluate information, yet most teams still don’t know what actually gets cited by ChatGPT.  While early theories suggest that structure, freshness, or authority signals are the primary drivers, the actual drivers have remained unclear. To bring more clarity, I audited 15 domains in September across ecommerce, cybersecurity […]

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

Unmasking affiliate fraud: Protecting growth in 2026

Affiliate marketing drives billions in sales – and billions more in hidden losses. Brand bidding, ad hijacking, coupon abuse, and more subtle forms of affiliate fraud can quietly drain ROI and distort attribution. For performance leaders, the question isn’t if this happens, but how much you’re already losing. This article breaks down the most common

Unmasking affiliate fraud: Protecting growth in 2026 Read More »

Alignment for LLM visibility is incredibly complex, but doable

I’ve straddled both the brand marketing and SEO industries for the past decade now. That dynamic has made it particularly interesting to watch how the concept of brand alignment has seeped into the search marketing vernacular.  To quote my favorite baseball player, Yogi Berra, “You can observe a lot just by watching.”  I’ve watched and

Alignment for LLM visibility is incredibly complex, but doable Read More »

Google Ads quietly rolls out a new conversion metric

A new column called “Original Conversion Value” has started appearing inside Google Ads, giving advertisers a long-requested way to see the true, unadjusted value of their conversions. How it works. Google’s new formula strips everything back: Conversion Value – Rule Adjustments (value rules) – Lifecycle Goal Adjustments (e.g., NCA bonuses) = Original Conversion Value Why

Google Ads quietly rolls out a new conversion metric Read More »

The three AI research modes redefining search – and why brand wins

The AI resume has become a C-suite-level asset that reflects your entire digital strategy.  To use it effectively, we first need to understand where AI is deploying it across the user journey. How AI has rewritten the user journey For years, our strategies were shaped by the inbound methodology. We built content around a user-driven

The three AI research modes redefining search – and why brand wins Read More »