SEO essays.

Search engine optimization in the AI-search era. Technical, content, link-building — the playbook that still works after the Helpful Content Update.

37 essays tagged seo

SEO

Zero-click search in 2026: how to win when nobody clicks

Most Google searches end without a click. The playbook for turning visibility into influence, and influence into pipeline, when the answer is the result.

JUL 7, 2026

SEO

How to choose a marketing agency: 12 questions to ask first

A buyer's checklist for hiring a marketing agency: the 12 questions that expose weak ones, the red flags in proposals, and how to check references.

OCT 27, 2026

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Best way to write a blog post for AI search citations

How to write a blog post that ChatGPT, Perplexity and AI Overviews cite: answer-first openings, claim-shaped headings, and what 2025-26 citation data says.

MAY 24, 2026

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How much does a marketing agency cost in 2026?

Most published marketing agency retainers land between $3,000 and $40,000 a month. What drives the number, what each tier buys, and how to compare quotes.

OCT 20, 2026

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Comparison and alternatives pages: the B2B SaaS SEO format that converts

Comparison and 'alternatives to' pages capture buyers already choosing. How to build them honestly, structure them for AI citations, and avoid the traps.

OCT 13, 2026

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A/B testing in 2026: when it works, when it fails

Most teams burn months on A/B tests that can never reach significance. An honest 2026 framework: what to test, what to skip, and current benchmark numbers.

MAY 23, 2026