Gerard Doyle

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    Practical insights on AEO, GEO, and how to position your business for AI-powered search.

    AI Observations28 March 2026

    Deciding to win the AI search battle in 2026

    Many business owners assume that being the top recommendation on ChatGPT or Gemini is reserved for the giants. It is not. It is a choice you make during your planning phase

    5 min read
    GEO Tactics27 March 2026

    Why Your Traditional SEO Isn't Enough for the AI Search Era

    In 2026, being found by a search engine is only half the battle. To win with tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, your website needs to move beyond keywords and start earning active recommendations.

    5 min read
    AEO Strategy13 March 2026

    Don’t let your AI pilot the business without you

    It is a biological reality that our brains look for the path of least resistance. When it comes to using AI for your business, there is a fine line between efficiency and losing your authorship.

    5 min read
    AEO Strategy6 March 2026

    Why AI Recommendations Are the Only Search Results That Matter Now

    Traditional SEO is obsessed with ranking first for a single keyword. But in the age of AI search, the goal has shifted from being "found" to being "recommended."

    4 min read
    Case Studies5 March 2026

    The AI Search Trap: Why Your Marketing Job Just Got Bigger

    AI does not make marketing disappear. It just replaces the simple tasks with much bigger questions about authority and how you actually get mentioned by tools like Gemini and ChatGPT.

    3 min read
    GEO Tactics28 February 2026

    The AI Search Shift: Why Your Old SEO Playbook is Officially Dead

    As search engines transition into AI response engines, the old rules of technical SEO are becoming less relevant. To stay visible in ChatGPT and Gemini, you need to stop obsessing over audit reports and start focusing on solving specific user problems.

    5 min read
    Industry Trends27 February 2026

    Why AI makes human judgment the ultimate premium service

    As AI automates the "doing" of business, the value of human judgment isn't just staying steady, it is actually becoming more expensive.

    7 min read
    GEO Tactics26 February 2026

    Why most AI search advice is just a guess

    The demand for AI search visibility has created a wave of experts who are guessing instead of testing. Here is why you should ignore the noise and stick to the data.

    5 min read
    AEO Strategy24 February 2026

    Here’s how to work out if your job is safe from AI

    Stop asking “which model is best?” and start asking “what type of work do I actually get paid for?” Because “hard” work comes in three flavours, and AI hits each one differently.

    5 min read
    AI Search21 February 2026

    How to Track Performance in AI Search

    If you care about website traffic from Google, you need to look beyond clicks. In the age of AI overviews, impressions are becoming just as valuable as the final visit.

    3 min read
    AEO Strategy15 February 2025

    What Is AEO? A Practical Guide to Answer Engine Optimisation

    Answer Engine Optimisation is reshaping how businesses get found online. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how to start adapting your content strategy.

    5 min read
    GEO Tactics1 February 2025

    GEO: How to Optimise for Generative AI Search Engines

    Generative Engine Optimisation is the next frontier. Learn how to position your brand in AI-generated answers and why traditional SEO alone isn't enough.

    6 min read
    Industry Trends28 January 2025

    5 AI Search Trends Business Owners Need to Watch in 2025

    From multimodal search to AI agents, here are the trends that will reshape how customers find your business this year.

    6 min read
    AI Search20 January 2025

    How ChatGPT Decides What to Recommend (And How to Influence It)

    Understanding the mechanics behind AI recommendations is crucial for any business owner. Here's what we know about how ChatGPT selects its sources.

    4 min read
    AEO Strategy10 January 2025

    AEO vs SEO: What's Changed and What Hasn't

    The fundamentals of good content haven't changed. But the way it's discovered and consumed has. Here's how AEO builds on SEO — and where it diverges.

    5 min read
    Case Studies15 December 2024

    How Local Businesses Can Show Up in AI Search Results

    AI search isn't just for big brands. Local businesses can position themselves effectively with the right approach to content and online presence.

    4 min read