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How much does AI cost? Here are the industry averages

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I first tested AI tools in 2019 to automate repetitive parts of my workflow. It seemed like the perfect solution: Let the code execute the manual stuff I was too bored to do. However, I quickly discovered hidden costs to everything I did. My automation script needed a server to live on. The server needed maintenance and monitoring. And if the backend APIs changed, my script would no longer work. AI today has similar overhead costs, but at a far greater scale. For instance, Sam Altman recently tweeted that saying “yes” and “please” to ChatGPT cost tens of millions of […]

30-Year SEO Pro Shows How To Adapt To Google’s Zero-Click Search via @sejournal, @martinibuster

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Google’s AIO is wiping out mid-funnel user behavior data. Here are effective responses to zero-click SERPs for SEO. The post 30-Year SEO Pro Shows How To Adapt To Google’s Zero-Click Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Ask An SEO: Why Didn’t My Keywords Come Back After I Changed My Page Content? via @sejournal, @rollerblader

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Changes to content won’t hold rankings if your site has technical issues or poor structure. This edition of Ask An SEO looks at why. The post Ask An SEO: Why Didn’t My Keywords Come Back After I Changed My Page Content? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The inclusive marketing strategies Zumba, Lysol, Wistia, and more are using to grow, straight from marketing leaders

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Growth is the mandate for brands each year. One way to grow? Create offerings that appeal to a wider group of people. That’s where inclusive marketing comes in. Inclusive marketing is all about acknowledging the many ways people are different. Brands that do inclusive marketing well authentically infuse the identities they’ve chosen to serve throughout all parts of their marketing mix to ensure those consumers feel like they belong and that the brand is for “people like them.” With eight years of experience as a consultant, I know that each brand’s approach to inclusive marketing looks different, tailored to its […]

Google Gemini Upgrades: New AI Capabilities Announced At I/O via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

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Google Gemini upgrades include Chrome integration, Live visual tools, and enhanced 2.5 models. Learn how these AI advances could reshape your marketing strategy. The post Google Gemini Upgrades: New AI Capabilities Announced At I/O appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Expands AI Features in Search: What You Need to Know via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

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Google AI Mode rolls out in US Search with Gemini 2.5 integration, AI overviews expand to more languages. + more announcements from I/O. The post Google Expands AI Features in Search: What You Need to Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Get advice from billionaires with an AI-crafted board of directors, tips from HubSpot’s CMO

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Do you ever look at CEOs and wonder, “What makes them so successful?” I‘ll tell you their secret: It’s not what they know, it’s who they know. Every great leader has a board of directors — smart people who challenge their thinking. But, what if you don’t have a board of directors? Well, with AI, you can build your own, entirely for free. Your AI board of directors can help you transform your decision-making processes and get unstuck in minutes. The time you save can help you level up your work and focus on what you love in your personal […]

How to maintain authenticity in your social media strategy — even with AI

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One of the biggest reasons I’m a late(r) convert to AI is that AI-generated content usually has some tells. And while I’m a little closer to it than most, when I spot social media content that’s a direct copy-paste from GPT, it feels canned and inauthentic, and I lose trust in the person or brand. While I firmly believe that authenticity is important everywhere you market your business, it’s especially important when it comes to making connections and growing relationships on social media. In fact, while I’m 100% on board with using AI to brainstorm or flesh out ideas, I […]

GA4 Custom Event Tracking for SaaS Without the Headache

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Want to go beyond pageviews in GA4? Learn how to use custom event tracking to understand user journeys in SaaS and turn insights into growth.

Use IndexNow For AI Search And Shopping SEO via @sejournal, @martinibuster

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IndexNow, paired with structured data, is an ideal way for online stores to get product data into AI-powered search. The post Use IndexNow For AI Search And Shopping SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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