AEO & GEO: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

With the rising use of AI-powered large language models, or LLMs, to answer questions people previously asked standard search engines like Google or Bing, it’s no surprise that the strategies behind how we structure content on our websites are changing. While Search Engine Optimization (SEO) remains king, its new siblings, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and […]

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AI and SEO Authorship: 5 Things You Need to Know

AI can generate thousands of words in mere seconds. But when it comes to earning trust from both search engines and readers, “who” creates your content still matters. As Google continues prioritizing Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T), authorship has become an important signal that your content is backed by real people with real expertise. […]

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Google’s AI Search Optimization Strategy May Surprise You

Our Take on Google's New AI Search Optimization Guide

Every time Google rolls out an update, brands and marketers alike tend to do the same thing: scramble to figure out what changed and what needs to happen to adapt. That’s happening in large part now with AI-powered search, as everyone rushes to figure out the new rules and how to adjust to them. Google […]

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AI Overviews are Changing KPIs: Here’s How

AI Overviews are Changing KPIs. Here's what you need to know.

Search engine optimization (SEO) has always been a bit of a moving target. But the rise of Google’s AI-generated search experiences is one of the biggest shifts in years (or perhaps ever). Search results are no longer just a list of blue links. In many cases, they now include AI-generated answers, called AI Overviews (or […]

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Creating Effective Landing Pages That Drive Results

There’s a moment (and it’s only a few seconds long) when someone lands on your page and decides whether to stay or leave. That moment is everything. If you want to create effective landing pages, you’re not just designing something that looks good. You’re shaping an experience that instantly answers a user’s question: Is this […]

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Local SEO: The Growth Engine for Local Businesses

If you’ve been paying attention to the latest marketing trends, you’ve probably noticed that search engine optimization (SEO) is having a moment again. (Of course, if you ask us at The Threadgill Agency, it has ALWAYS been top of mind). That said, with AI-generated answers and dynamic search results, not to mention Google’s rollout of […]

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Why Google Reviews Matter — and How to Get More of Them

Why Google Reviews Matter — and How to Get More of Them

When it comes to maximizing your local marketing efforts, Google reviews aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential. An up-to-date Google Business Profile that includes real and positive customer reviews helps your business stand out online, improves local search rankings, and builds immediate trust with potential customers. Google Business Profiles were formerly known as […]

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How to Use AI for SEO: Strategies That Work in 2025

How to use AI to improve SEO strategies.

In an era of AI-generated answers and dynamic search results, the search engine optimization (SEO) landscape is evolving more — and faster — than ever. And with Google’s rollout of AI Overviews — formerly known as Search Generative Experience (SGE) — businesses must now rethink traditional keyword strategies and search optimization methods. To learn about […]

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Website Migration Checklist: 8 Essential Steps for a Smooth & SEO-Friendly Transition

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As your business grows, your website requirements and needs often do, too. Your site may be more complex now than it was before — or you may have rebranded or acquired additional businesses. All of these can call for a website migration. Website migration can be a complex process, and if it is not done […]

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Bard: Can Google’s New AI Chat Platform Boost Your Marketing?

Meet Bard, the new artificial intelligence (AI) chat tool introduced by Google in February, which began its user-testing phase just this week. The AI chatbot field is getting more crowded with the popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT last fall (reaching 1 million users in a week) and Microsoft’s AI-enhanced Bing search engine released last month. The […]

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