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The 4 Elements of Search in 2026: SEO, AEO, GEO, and AIO Explained

March 16, 2026 / by Dave Burnett

Search has changed—and it’s changing fast. In the past, ranking on Google was enough. If you landed on page one, you won. However, in 2026, that’s no longer true. Today, people don’t just search. They ask. They expect instant answers. More importantly, they trust AI tools to give them...

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Answer Engine Optimization: Answer Blocks That Get Quoted

March 4, 2026 / by Dave Burnett

Answer Engine Optimization: Answer Blocks That Get Quoted AEO is what you do when you accept a harsh reality: sometimes the SERP is going to answer the question without the click. If that’s the game, your job is to be the answer that gets lifted. Not “rank #3.” Not...

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CORE Knowledge Framework

January 18, 2026 / by Dave Burnett

The CORE Knowledge Framework: The 3 Layers of Truth That Decide If You Get Found in AI Search A practical guide for building Content, Ontology, Representation, and a consistent Entity so Google and AI models can understand and trust your brand. If you only remember one thing: Your website...

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Copilot Checkout and Brand Agents: Conversations That Convert (and the New Rules of AI Discovery)

January 11, 2026 / by Dave Burnett

Copilot Checkout and Brand Agents: Ecommerce AI Conversion Playbook What just happened (and why it matters) Microsoft Advertising just announced two capabilities aimed straight at the biggest leak in ecommerce: the gap between “I’m interested” and “I’m buying.” The leak is getting smaller because the shopping journey is being...

5 Predictions for SEO in 2026

October 8, 2025 / by Jana Legaspi

Search engine optimization (SEO) has always evolved — but the pace of change heading into 2026 is unlike anything the industry has seen before. With artificial intelligence reshaping how people search, interact, and make decisions online, SEO will go beyond keywords and backlinks. The focus will shift toward building...