Let’s be honest: SEO is going to be disrupted by AI. Plain and simple. AI platforms and search features have changed how we find information. Gone (nearly) are the days of sifting through SERPs, clicking links galore, and scouring each page to get what you need. In seconds, AI does that for you. Plus, OpenAI just announced its new SearchGPT — a great example of how AI is transforming the search landscape as we know it. This isn‘t just changing your audience. It’s likely changed how you work, too. We found that 35% of marketers use AI for research — […]

Today, data wrangling is an essential skill in almost every role, making Excel an essential skill. But, the days of lying about your Excel proficiency are over; instead, you can use the best AI tools on the market for Excel. While analysts and data scientists need serious expertise, I’m just someone who regularly has to export data from multiple tools and leverage Excel to report on marketing performance across different channels. Since I use the program so much, I’ve become pretty adept at more complicated Excel features, but there’s no doubt it can still be time-consuming and tricky. So, I […]

It may sound weird, but I can’t think of AI media planning without thinking of the 1999 Robin Williams movie Bicentennial Man. OK, fine, I can’t think of artificial intelligence (AI) in general without it coming to mind, but I can explain. The movie follows the “life” of Andrew, a robot purchased to do household chores, only to realize he can do far more and wants to become human. Obviously, this is extreme. I don’t think ChatGPT will be going before Congress to ask for human rights like Andrew anytime soon. But with AI a topic of daily conversation, this […]

Like most of you, I have fallen down countless rabbit holes in Google searches. “How to make a latte?” turns into “Latte vs. americano?” which turns into “How bad is caffeine for you?” and ends with “Coffee alternatives.” Often, though, I’ve found myself frustrated by how many times I have to reword the same query in traditional search engines to nudge the browser to comprehend what I’m asking. Not to mention how exasperating it is to scroll through unrelated sponsored ads before getting to the meat of my search. Enter AI-generated search engines. Table of Contents What are AI search […]

Welcome to “I Tried…,” the series where I try different marketing tools and strategies so you don’t have to. In this series, I document my experience and let you know if a tool or strategy is worth your time. AI and marketing are becoming like peanut butter and jelly—inseparable. According to our complete guide to AI in digital marketing, 64% of marketing professionals say they use AI in some form in their jobs. Specifically, 38% say they use it in content creation. With AI becoming so entrenched in marketing, I became curious about its use in one of the most […]

We integrated AI into our website chat and our KPIs flew off the charts. Here’s exactly how we did it and what we learned along the way. Key Outcomes: 43% increase in chat conversion rates >50% improvement in the value per chat CSAT scores matched human-led interactions I like to joke that one of my dumbest moments in early HubSpot history was realizing that potential customers preferred to talk or chat to us directly about buying our product, instead of filling out forms or sending emails. This seemingly obvious insight was a key turning point, however, as it led to […]

Everyone knows that ChatGPT can generate content on nearly any topic you can imagine (some information might be made up, but that’s a story for a different article). So, while I’m not a fan of using it to create articles, I must say that I’m impressed with how helpful it can be for SEO. In this post, I put together different ways you can use ChatGPT to improve your search rankings – whether it’s through keyword improvements, proper linking, or other tactics. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents How to Use ChatGPT for SEO Benefits of ChatGPT for SEO Limitations […]

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Lost time is never found again.” While that isn’t exactly the most optimistic quote, it’s unfortunately true. Until scientists figure out time machines or immortality, we’re stuck with adopting methods to remain productive and better use our time. We can’t deny AI’s cultural renaissance. It has become a part of everyday workflows and conversations. HubSpot’s AI Proof & Positioning Report found that workers are most concerned about losing their jobs due to AI, and the #1 reason they don’t use AI is because they worry about becoming too reliant on it. While I understand how unsettling […]

Part of the reason I went into marketing is because I love creating. It’s also why the topic of the best AI for images intrigues me.  I love writing (surprise), cooking, design, and photography. I also used to paint and sew. But thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), you no longer have to be a lifelong creative to turn an idea into a visual reality.  AI image generators help anyone create visuals that are weird, wonderful, and … weirdly wonderful. (Remember the Willy Wonka debacle in Glasgow?) But how exactly do they work and what’s the best AI image generator for […]