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AUG 8, 2026

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9 min read

AEO agency vs SEO agency in 2026: which one do you actually need

Paying for the wrong agency wastes months and thousands. Here is what SEO and AEO agencies each deliver, real 2026 price ranges, and when you need which one.

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AUG 8, 2026

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AEO for hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers in 2026

Hernia mesh claimants now ask ChatGPT about eligibility and payouts before calling any firm. Here is how mass tort lawyers earn those AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 8, 2026

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AEO for prenuptial agreement lawyers in 2026

Engaged couples ask ChatGPT what a prenup costs long before calling any lawyer. How prenuptial agreement attorneys win those high intent AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 8, 2026

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AEO for social media harm and youth addiction lawyers in 2026

Parents ask AI whether they can sue Meta or TikTok before they ever call a firm. How social media harm lawyers win citations from ChatGPT and Gemini in 2026.

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AUG 8, 2026

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GEO for franchises: multi-location AI visibility in 2026

Hundreds of locations and AI engines recommend almost none of them. Here is how franchises win multi-location AI visibility with entity structure in 2026.

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AUG 8, 2026

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How AI summarizes your website (and how to control what it says) in 2026

AI engines describe your company whether you like it or not. Learn what ChatGPT and Perplexity pull, and how to shape the summary they give buyers in 2026.

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AUG 8, 2026

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How to optimize service pages for AI search in 2026

Buyers now ask ChatGPT who to hire, and most service pages never get cited. This anatomy guide shows the exact page structure AI engines quote in 2026.

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AUG 8, 2026

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How to vet an AEO agency in 2026: the 9 questions that expose weak ones

Most agencies selling AEO cannot prove a single AI citation. These 9 vetting questions, with the strong and weak answers to each, expose them before you sign.

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AUG 7, 2026

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AEO for bicycle accident lawyers in 2026

Cyclists hit by cars ask ChatGPT before they call anyone. Here is how bicycle accident lawyers get cited in AI answers on dooring, e-bike, and fault queries.

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AUG 7, 2026

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AEO for ERISA and benefits denial lawyers in 2026

Your Unum denial letter started a 180 day clock, and the claimant is asking ChatGPT what to do. Here is how ERISA firms get named in that answer.

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AUG 7, 2026

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AEO for gun rights and Second Amendment lawyers in 2026

Your next client is asking ChatGPT how to get gun rights restored and never seeing your firm. Here is how Second Amendment lawyers earn AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 7, 2026

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How to check if ChatGPT can see your website in 2026 (5 minute test)

Blocked crawlers cost you every ChatGPT citation. Run this five step test to confirm whether OAI-SearchBot, ChatGPT-User and GPTBot can reach your site.

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AUG 7, 2026

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GEO in-house vs agency: the 2026 decision

Hire wrong and you burn $134,000 a year on a seat that takes six months to ramp. Here is the revenue threshold where in-house GEO beats an agency in 2026.

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AUG 7, 2026

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GEO vs paid ads: where the next marketing dollar goes in 2026

Ad costs keep climbing while clicks disappear. Here is the real CAC math on GEO vs PPC, when each channel wins, and how to split your budget in 2026.

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AUG 7, 2026

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How much does an AI visibility company cost in 2026: real monthly ranges

Pick the wrong tier and you burn a year of budget. Real 2026 monthly ranges for AI visibility tools, freelancers, agencies, in house hires, and platforms.

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AUG 7, 2026

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What is an AI visibility company and what do they actually do in 2026

AI answers now decide who gets shortlisted. What AI visibility companies actually do, the four vendor types, real 2026 pricing, and who does not need one.

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AUG 6, 2026

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AEO for breast augmentation surgeons: winning implant AI queries in 2026

Breast augmentation patients now ask AI before they ask a surgeon. Here is how practices earn citations in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode in 2026.

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AUG 6, 2026

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AEO for child custody lawyers: winning parent AI queries in 2026

Parents now ask ChatGPT who to hire before they ever call a firm. Here is the AEO playbook that gets child custody lawyers cited in AI answers in 2026.

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AUG 6, 2026

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AEO for federal criminal defense lawyers in 2026

Only about 10 percent of federal defendants retain private counsel, and AI answers now decide who they call. How federal defense firms earn citations in 2026.

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AUG 6, 2026

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Expert quote platforms for AI citations in 2026: Qwoted, Featured, and the HARO successors

AI engines cite journalism, not your homepage. Here are the source request platforms still live in 2026 and the pitching workflow that earns cited quotes.

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AUG 6, 2026

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How AI answers "how long does a lawsuit take" in 2026 (and how firms become the answer)

Clients ask AI how long a lawsuit takes before they ever call a firm. Here are real median timelines by case type, and how your firm becomes the cited answer.

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AUG 6, 2026

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How to get cited in ChatGPT and Gemini Deep Research reports in 2026

Deep research modes ignore the pages that win normal AI answers. Here is what OpenAI, Gemini, and Perplexity research agents cite in 2026 and how to publish it.

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AUG 6, 2026

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TikTok for AI visibility: does short video earn AI citations in 2026?

Your TikTok views are not buying AI citations. Here is what the 2026 data shows about short video, TikTok search behavior, and the indirect path that works.

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AUG 6, 2026

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Does Wikidata matter for AI visibility? The 2026 answer

Most brands are invisible to AI because engines cannot tell who they are. Here is what Wikidata does for AI visibility, what it does not, and how to qualify.

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AUG 5, 2026

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AEO for daycare and child injury lawyers in 2026

A parent whose child was hurt at daycare now asks ChatGPT before calling a lawyer. Here is how child injury firms earn those AI citations and cases in 2026.

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AUG 5, 2026

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AEO for dental malpractice lawyers in 2026

Most dental malpractice inquiries never become cases, and AI engines now screen them first. Here is how firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.

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AUG 5, 2026

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AEO for immigration appeals lawyers: winning BIA and asylum appeal AI queries in 2026

Families of detainees ask ChatGPT how to fight a deportation order before they search for a firm. Here is how immigration appeals lawyers get cited in 2026.

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AUG 5, 2026

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Author bylines for AI search: how bylined content earns more citations in 2026

Anonymous content gets cited about 40% less by AI engines. Here is the byline and author entity playbook that earns ChatGPT and Perplexity citations in 2026.

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AUG 5, 2026

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How to get a Google Knowledge Panel in 2026 (and why AI search reads it)

AI engines guess when Google's Knowledge Graph doesn't know you. Here is the exact path to a Knowledge Panel in 2026: entity home, schema, Wikidata, press.

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AUG 5, 2026

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How AI answers 'can I sue' in 2026 (and how firms become the answer)

Someone asks ChatGPT if they can sue. The engine explains the claim, cites Nolo and Avvo, then names firms. Here is how your firm becomes that citation.

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AUG 5, 2026

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ChatGPT says wrong things about your business: how to fix it in 2026

ChatGPT told a customer your firm closed. Here is why AI engines get business facts wrong and the exact workflow to correct them across every major platform.

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AUG 5, 2026

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Is GEO worth it in 2026? The honest cost-benefit answer

Most businesses lose money on GEO because they buy it too early. Here is the data on who should invest in 2026, who should wait, and how to run a fair test.

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AUG 4, 2026

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AEO for catastrophic injury lawyers in 2026

Catastrophic injury cases carry seven-figure stakes and families research counsel through AI. Here is how your firm becomes the answer engines cite.

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AUG 4, 2026

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AEO for elder financial abuse lawyers in 2026

Seniors lost $7.7 billion to fraud last year and families turn to AI for help. Here is how elder financial abuse firms get cited by ChatGPT and Gemini.

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AUG 4, 2026

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AEO for municipal and government lawyers in 2026

City managers now vet counsel through AI answers before any RFP. Here is how municipal law firms get cited by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Mode.

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AUG 4, 2026

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Does AI search help or hurt your SEO? The 2026 relationship explained

AI Overviews cut clicks 61% yet cited brands gain traffic. Here is what AI search actually does to SEO and how to end up on the winning side.

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AUG 4, 2026

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GEO for B2B lead generation: turning AI citations into pipeline in 2026

AI answers now open the B2B funnel and most pipelines cannot see it. Here is how citations in ChatGPT and Gemini become measurable, closed revenue.

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AUG 4, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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How AI answers 'how long do I have to file a lawsuit' in 2026

Missing a statute of limitations ends a case before it starts. Here is how AI engines answer deadline queries and how your firm becomes the cited source.

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AUG 4, 2026

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How AI search handles paywalled content in 2026

Paywalls leak, licensing deals reshape citations, and gated content costs you AI visibility. Here is how each engine treats paywalled pages in 2026.

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AUG 4, 2026

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How to write content for AI search: the 2026 style guide

Most content never gets cited because of how it is written, not what it says. Here is the sentence-level style guide AI engines reward in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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AEO for agricultural and farm lawyers: winning ag AI queries in 2026

Farm and ranch owners now ask AI for a lawyer who knows water rights and succession. Here is how agricultural firms earn those AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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AEO for insurance defense firms: winning carrier and litigation AI queries in 2026

Claims managers and GCs now shortlist panel counsel with ChatGPT and Copilot. Here is how insurance defense firms earn those B2B AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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AEO for land use and zoning lawyers: winning developer AI queries in 2026

Developers and property owners now ask AI which land use lawyer knows their city. Here is how zoning and entitlement firms earn those local AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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AEO for sports lawyers: winning athlete and team AI queries in 2026

Athletes, agents, and teams now ask AI which sports lawyer to hire for contracts and disputes. Here is how sports firms earn those AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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How to rank in Andi Search: the 2026 citation playbook

Andi Search scores 450+ signals per page for meaning and credibility. Here is how to get your content cited in Andi's spam-resistant AI answers in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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How to rank in Komo AI search in 2026: the multi-corpus citation playbook

Komo AI lets users pick which sources to search across News, Blog, Web, Social, and Video. Here is how to get cited in Komo answers in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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How to rank in Liner: the 2026 AI search citation playbook

Liner is a top-ranked AI search assistant built on 460M scholarly docs. Here is how to get your content cited in Liner answers in 2026.

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AUG 3, 2026

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How to rank with Perplexity Pages in 2026: the owned-content visibility play

Perplexity Pages are indexable, citable articles you control. Here is how to build Pages that rank in Perplexity and get pulled into AI answers in 2026.

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AUG 2, 2026

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AEO for mommy makeover surgeons: winning combined-procedure AI queries in 2026

Mothers researching a mommy makeover now start with AI. Here is how plastic surgeons get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI answers for combined-procedure queries in 2026.

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AUG 2, 2026

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AEO for rhinoplasty surgeons: winning nose job AI queries in 2026

Rhinoplasty patients research for months and now start with AI. Here is how facial plastic surgeons get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI answers in 2026.

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AUG 2, 2026

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AEO for Title IX lawyers: winning campus misconduct AI queries in 2026

Accused students and worried parents now ask AI who to call after a Title IX complaint. Here is how Title IX firms get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI in 2026.

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AUG 2, 2026

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How AI answers 'what is my case worth' in 2026 (and how law firms get cited)

When injured people ask ChatGPT what their case is worth, a handful of firms get named. Here is how AI values a claim in 2026 and how to become the cited answer.

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AUG 2, 2026

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How to rank in Felo AI: the 2026 cross-language citation playbook

Felo searches the live web across languages and cites its sources. Here is how to get your brand cited by Felo's multilingual AI search in 2026.

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AUG 2, 2026

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How to rank in Genspark: the 2026 AI agent search playbook

Genspark's Super Agent reads live pages and verifies facts before it answers. Here is how to get your brand cited by Genspark's agentic search in 2026.

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AUG 2, 2026

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How to rank in Poe: getting cited across Quora's multi-bot AI in 2026

Poe runs GPT, Claude, Gemini, and web-search bots under one roof. Here is how to get your brand cited across Poe's models and its Quora backbone in 2026.

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AUG 2, 2026

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Does AI-generated content rank in AI search? The 2026 answer

AI-written content can rank and get cited in 2026, but only under conditions. Here is what the data shows and where Google's scaled-content rules draw the line.

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AUG 1, 2026

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AEO for Botox clinics: how to get cited by AI for injectable queries in 2026

Patients now ask ChatGPT where to get Botox and how to pick an injector. Here is how Botox clinics and med spas earn AI citations for injectable queries in 2026.

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AUG 1, 2026

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AEO for construction defect lawyers: winning homeowner AI queries in 2026

Homeowners now ask ChatGPT which construction defect lawyer to hire. Here is how firms earn citations for repose, warranty, and builder-defect queries in 2026.

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AUG 1, 2026

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AEO for False Claims Act lawyers: winning qui tam AI queries in 2026

Whistleblowers now ask ChatGPT whether they have a qui tam case. Here is how False Claims Act firms earn AI citations after DOJ's record $6.8B year in 2026.

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AUG 1, 2026

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AEO for NIL lawyers: winning name, image, and likeness AI queries in 2026

Athletes and families now ask ChatGPT whether an NIL deal is fair. Here is how NIL lawyers earn AI citations in the post-House-settlement era of 2026.

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AUG 1, 2026

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AI search A/B testing: how to test what earns AI citations in 2026

Guessing at GEO wastes months. Here is how to A/B test content in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews to prove what actually earns AI citations in 2026.

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AUG 1, 2026

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GEO for new websites: how to earn AI citations from day one in 2026

A new domain can get cited by AI in 10 to 15 days with the right setup. Here is the GEO playbook for new websites to earn ChatGPT and Perplexity citations in 2026.

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AUG 1, 2026

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How to build topical authority for AI search in 2026

Single pages rarely get cited. Here is how to build topical authority with content clusters that earn ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini citations at 6.5x the rate in 2026.

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AUG 1, 2026

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How to track brand mentions in AI answers in 2026

You cannot improve AI visibility you cannot see. Here is how to track brand mentions across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI Overviews with the metrics that matter in 2026.

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JUL 31, 2026

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AEO for franchise lawyers: getting cited by AI for franchise-dispute queries in 2026

Franchise owners now ask ChatGPT which lawyer to hire before they call. Here is how franchise attorneys earn AI citations for FDD and termination queries in 2026.

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JUL 31, 2026

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AEO for lemon law attorneys: winning defective-vehicle AI queries in 2026

Lemon law clients ask ChatGPT if their car qualifies before they call a firm. Here is how lemon law attorneys earn AI citations for defective-vehicle queries in 2026.

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JUL 31, 2026

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AEO for oil and gas lawyers: earning AI citations for energy-law queries in 2026

Mineral owners and operators now ask AI which energy lawyer to hire. Here is how oil and gas attorneys earn citations for royalty and title queries in 2026.

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JUL 31, 2026

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AEO for timeshare exit lawyers: winning cancellation AI queries in 2026

Timeshare owners ask ChatGPT how to cancel legally before they trust a firm. Here is how timeshare exit attorneys earn AI citations for cancellation queries in 2026.

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JUL 30, 2026

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AEO for antitrust lawyers: winning AI citations for competition-law queries in 2026

General counsel now shortlist antitrust firms inside AI before the first call. Here is how competition practices earn those citations in 2026.

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JUL 30, 2026

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AEO for juvenile defense lawyers: winning parent-searcher AI queries in 2026

A parent whose teen got arrested now asks ChatGPT first. See how juvenile defense firms win AI answers on Avvo, Reddit, and Google Business Profile in 2026.

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JUL 30, 2026

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AEO for med spas: how to get your med spa recommended by AI in 2026

The patients booking Botox and CoolSculpting now ask ChatGPT who to trust. Here is how AEO gets your med spa named in the answer in 2026.

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JUL 29, 2026

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AEO for contract dispute lawyers: winning breach of contract AI queries in 2026

12 million contract lawsuits hit small businesses yearly, and 41% now ask AI first. See how contract dispute firms get cited by name in 2026.

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JUL 29, 2026

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AEO for HOA lawyers: winning homeowner association dispute AI queries in 2026

Homeowners ask ChatGPT before they call a lawyer. Here is how HOA dispute attorneys earn the AI citation and the retainer in 2026.

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JUL 29, 2026

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AEO for sexual harassment lawyers: winning workplace claim AI queries with care in 2026

Employees ask ChatGPT before they call a lawyer. See how sexual harassment and workplace claim firms earn AI citations with schema, directories, and FAQ content in 2026.

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JUL 29, 2026

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How to run an AI search content audit in 2026

Your pages rank on Google but ChatGPT and Perplexity never mention you. A step by step content audit that finds why and fixes it in 2026.

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JUL 29, 2026

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GEO for auto dealers: winning car-shopping AI queries in 2026

30 percent of car buyers now use ChatGPT or Perplexity to research vehicles in 2026. Here is how dealers get cited instead of the competitor down the road.

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JUL 29, 2026

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GEO for insurance agencies: winning policy-shopper AI queries in 2026

32 percent of insurance shoppers now use AI tools to compare policies. Here is how agencies earn ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini citations in 2026.

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JUL 29, 2026

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GEO for manufacturers: winning industrial buyer AI queries in 2026

Procurement teams now ask ChatGPT and Perplexity for suppliers before they ever call your sales line. Here is how manufacturers earn that citation in 2026.

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JUL 29, 2026

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10 min read

How AI answers 'should I hire a lawyer or handle it myself' in 2026

80 to 90% of self represented parties lose. See how ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews answer should i hire a lawyer in 2026, and who they cite.

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JUL 28, 2026

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AEO for Camp Lejeune lawyers: winning water contamination claim AI queries in 2026

With 400,000+ claims filed and payouts to $550,000, Camp Lejeune searchers ask AI first. See how firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.

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JUL 28, 2026

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AEO for Roundup lawsuit lawyers: winning herbicide injury AI queries in 2026

Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement is live and claimants ask AI first. See how firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for glyphosate queries.

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JUL 28, 2026

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AEO for talcum powder lawyers: winning talc cancer claim AI queries in 2026

With 68,000+ talc claims pending and J&J's $8B deal rejected, claimants ask AI first. See how firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews in 2026.

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JUL 28, 2026

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AEO for traffic ticket lawyers: winning citation defense AI queries in 2026

A ticket costs $1,600+ in insurance hikes, so drivers ask AI fast. See how traffic firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for local defense queries.

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JUL 28, 2026

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FAQ content for AI search: how question pages earn citations in 2026

FAQPage schema lifts AI citation rates by up to 30%. Here is how to structure question pages with atomic answers that ChatGPT and Perplexity quote in 2026.

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JUL 28, 2026

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How AI decides between two competing brands in an answer (2026)

When AI recommends one brand over another, corroboration is the tiebreaker. Here are the 5 signals that decide which brand ChatGPT and Perplexity name in 2026.

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JUL 28, 2026

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How to optimize your About page for AI search in 2026

Pages without named authors are 40% less likely to be cited. Here is how to turn your About page into the entity and trust signal AI engines quote in 2026.

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JUL 28, 2026

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How to optimize pricing pages for AI search in 2026

If your price is trapped in a script or behind Contact Sales, AI cites a competitor. Here is how to build pricing pages ChatGPT and Perplexity can quote in 2026.

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JUL 27, 2026

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AEO for cosmetic dentists: winning veneer and smile makeover AI queries in 2026

Veneer and smile makeover prospects ask AI before they call. Here is how cosmetic dentists get cited by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity in 2026.

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JUL 27, 2026

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AEO for wage theft lawyers: winning unpaid wage AI queries in 2026

Workers ask AI if they can sue for unpaid wages before they call a lawyer. Here is how wage theft firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews in 2026.

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JUL 27, 2026

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AEO for weight loss clinics: winning GLP-1 era AI queries in 2026

Patients search by drug name, not clinic name. Here is how weight loss clinics get cited by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity for GLP-1 queries in 2026.

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JUL 27, 2026

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How AI answers 'how much does a lawyer cost' in 2026 (and how firms get cited)

ChatGPT and Google AI now answer 'how much does a lawyer cost' with real numbers. Here is what they say and how your firm gets named as the source in 2026.

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JUL 27, 2026

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How to optimize product pages for AI search in 2026

AI engines cite product pages built on structured data, specs, and reviews. Here is the 3-layer method to get your products recommended by ChatGPT and Google AI in 2026.

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JUL 27, 2026

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How to rank in Arc Search: the AI browsing citation playbook for 2026

Arc Search's Browse for Me reads 5 to 7 pages and builds one answer. Here is how to get your site cited and clicked inside the AI browser in 2026.

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JUL 27, 2026

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How to rank in ChatGPT Atlas: optimizing for the AI browser in 2026

ChatGPT Atlas turns browsing into agent actions and cited answers. Here is the 2026 playbook for getting your pages selected and named inside the AI browser.

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JUL 27, 2026

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How to rank in Phind: the developer AI search citation playbook for 2026

Phind answers developer questions from docs, GitHub, and Stack Overflow. Here is how to get your documentation and content cited by the developer AI search in 2026.

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JUL 26, 2026

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AEO for defamation lawyers: winning libel and slander AI queries in 2026

Defamation clients now ask ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews before they call. Here is the 2026 answer engine playbook that gets your firm cited on libel and slander queries.

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JUL 26, 2026

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AEO for fertility clinics: winning IVF and family planning AI queries in 2026

IVF patients research success rates for months and now ask AI first. Here is the 2026 answer engine playbook that gets your clinic cited on cost, success rate, and IVF queries.

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JUL 26, 2026

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AEO for foreclosure defense lawyers: winning save-my-home AI queries in 2026

Foreclosure filings jumped 21% in 2026 and panicked homeowners now ask AI first. Here is the answer engine playbook that gets your firm cited on save-my-home queries.

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JUL 26, 2026

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AEO for LASIK and eye surgeons: winning vision correction AI queries in 2026

LASIK patients research for months and now ask AI first. Here is the 2026 answer engine playbook that gets your practice cited on cost, candidacy, and LASIK vs PRK queries.

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JUL 26, 2026

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AI search market share 2026: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot by the numbers

ChatGPT holds 75% of AI referral traffic and hit 1 billion users. Here is the full AI search market share breakdown for 2026 and what the numbers mean for your visibility.

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JUL 26, 2026

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Does social media affect AI search? What the 2026 data shows

Reddit appears in 40% of AI answers and LinkedIn is the #2 cited source. Here is exactly how social media affects AI search citations in 2026, and how to use each platform.

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JUL 26, 2026

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How to optimize your homepage for AI search in 2026

Your homepage is the entity page AI engines read to understand who you are. Here is how to structure it for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity citations in 2026.

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JUL 26, 2026

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How to rank in Kagi Assistant: the 2026 AI citation playbook

Kagi Assistant grounds answers on Kagi Search and strips spam and ad sites. Here is how to get your content cited in Kagi's AI answers in 2026, and why it rewards clean pages.

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JUL 25, 2026

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GEO for education in 2026: how schools and course creators win AI search

Students ask AI which program to pick before they apply or enroll. Here is the GEO playbook to get schools and courses recommended in AI answers.

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JUL 25, 2026

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GEO for gyms and fitness studios in 2026: winning local AI answers

Members now ask ChatGPT and Google AI Mode for a gym before visiting. Here is the GEO playbook to get your studio recommended in AI answers.

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JUL 25, 2026

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GEO for restaurants in 2026: how to win AI dining recommendations

83% of restaurants are invisible in AI search. Here is the exact GEO playbook to get ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI to recommend your restaurant.

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JUL 25, 2026

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GEO for travel and hotels in 2026: winning AI trip planning answers

40% of travelers now plan trips with AI. Here is the GEO playbook to get ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to recommend your hotel or destination.

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JUL 25, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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How AI answers 'do I have a case' in 2026 (and how law firms get cited)

Potential clients now ask ChatGPT if they have a case before calling a lawyer. Here is how AI answers it and how firms earn the citation.

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JUL 25, 2026

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How AI answers 'what to do after a car accident' in 2026 (and how firms get cited)

Injured drivers now ask ChatGPT what to do after a crash. Here is the exact answer AI gives and how personal injury firms earn a citation in it.

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JUL 25, 2026

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How AI engines pick which chiropractor to recommend in 2026

Patients ask ChatGPT for a chiropractor before booking. Here is how AI picks which clinic to name and how independent practices earn the citation.

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JUL 25, 2026

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How AI engines pick which veterinarian to recommend in 2026

Pet owners ask ChatGPT for a vet before they open Maps. Here is how AI picks which clinic to name and how independent practices win the citation.

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JUL 23, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Crypto and Blockchain Lawyers in 2026

Founders vet crypto counsel through ChatGPT before they ever email a firm. Here is how blockchain lawyers get cited on token, stablecoin, and SEC queries.

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JUL 23, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Data Privacy Lawyers: CCPA and Breach Response AI Queries in 2026

Privacy litigation tripled and every breach starts a search. Here is how data privacy lawyers get cited in ChatGPT and Google AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 23, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Military Defense Lawyers: Court Martial and UCMJ AI Queries in 2026

Service members research civilian counsel from a phone in the barracks. Here is how UCMJ defense firms get named in ChatGPT and Google AI answers.

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JUL 23, 2026

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8 min read

The GEO Glossary: 40 AI Search Terms Defined for 2026

GEO, AEO, LLMO, grounding, fan-out: the vocabulary changed faster than the industry. Here are 40 AI search terms defined in plain language for 2026.

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JUL 23, 2026

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8 min read

The Complete List of AI Crawlers and User Agents in 2026

Blocking the wrong bot erases your AI citations. Here is the full 2026 list of AI crawlers, what each one feeds, and which ones to allow.

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JUL 23, 2026

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8 min read

What Is Query Fan-Out? How AI Search Multiplies Your Keywords in 2026

One prompt becomes twelve searches you never see. Here is how query fan-out works in Google AI Mode and ChatGPT, and how to get cited across the fan.

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JUL 23, 2026

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8 min read

What Is RAG? Retrieval Augmented Generation Explained for Marketers in 2026

Every AI answer about your brand starts with a retrieval you can influence. Here is how RAG works and how marketers turn it into citations.

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JUL 22, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Car Accident Lawyers: Winning the Highest-Volume Injury AI Query in 2026

Car accident clicks cost up to $300 each in 2026 while AI answers are free. Here is the AEO playbook for the most contested query in legal marketing.

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JUL 22, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Special Education Lawyers: Winning IEP and School Dispute AI Queries in 2026

Parents fighting for IEPs now ask ChatGPT before any attorney. Here is how special education law firms become the answer AI engines give in 2026.

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JUL 22, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Medical Device Injury Lawyers: Winning Defective Device AI Queries in 2026

Injured patients now ask ChatGPT about device recalls before any lawyer. Here is how medical device firms get named in AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 22, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Professional License Defense Lawyers in 2026

Nurses and doctors facing board discipline now ask ChatGPT who to hire. Here is the 2026 AEO playbook for license defense firms that want to be the answer.

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JUL 22, 2026

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8 min read

Do Online Reviews Affect AI Recommendations? What the Data Shows in 2026

AI engines read your reviews before recommending you. Here is how ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini use review data, platform by platform, in 2026.

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JUL 22, 2026

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8 min read

Does Page Speed Matter for AI Search? The 2026 Technical Answer

Slow pages do not just rank worse, they vanish from AI answers. Here is what crawler timeouts, TTFB, and rendering actually decide in 2026.

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JUL 22, 2026

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8 min read

Can You Advertise on ChatGPT? AI Search Ads in 2026, Explained

ChatGPT ads are live and self-serve, but you still cannot buy a citation. Here is how OpenAI's ad platform works and where organic AI visibility fits.

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JUL 22, 2026

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9 min read

Why Did ChatGPT Stop Citing My Website? The 2026 Diagnostic

Losing AI citations feels like vanishing. Here is the six-step diagnostic that separates platform volatility from real problems you can fix.

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JUL 21, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

11 min read

AEO for Adoption Lawyers: Winning Family Formation AI Queries in 2026

Families ask ChatGPT about adoption costs and consent before calling any lawyer. Here is the AEO playbook adoption law firms need to win AI citations in 2026.

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JUL 21, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

10 min read

AEO for Guardianship Lawyers: Winning Conservatorship AI Queries in 2026

Families now ask ChatGPT who to hire for guardianship cases, and most firms never get named. Here is the 2026 AEO playbook for guardianship law firms.

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JUL 21, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

10 min read

AEO for Patent Lawyers in 2026: Winning Invention and Prosecution AI Queries

Inventors now ask ChatGPT which patent attorney to hire before they ever call one. Here is the AEO playbook that gets patent firms cited by AI in 2026.

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JUL 21, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for Trademark Lawyers in 2026: Winning Brand Protection AI Queries

Trademark clients now ask ChatGPT who to hire before they ever search Google. Here is the AEO playbook trademark firms use to win those AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 21, 2026

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10 min read

AI Search for Events in 2026: GEO for Conferences That Win AI Answers About Your Event

Attendees now ask ChatGPT and Google AI which events are worth attending. This playbook shows organizers how to win AI answers with schema, listings, and PR.

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JUL 21, 2026

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11 min read

GEO for Authors in 2026: How Writers and Their Books Get Cited by AI

Readers now ask AI which book to buy, and most authors never appear in the answer. This guide shows how GEO for authors gets your books cited in 2026.

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JUL 21, 2026

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11 min read

GEO for Podcasts in 2026: How Audio Shows Earn AI Citations

Your best episodes are invisible to ChatGPT and Perplexity. Here is how transcripts, episode pages, and PodcastEpisode schema turn audio into AI citations.

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JUL 21, 2026

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10 min read

Voice Assistants vs AI Search: What Is the Difference in 2026?

Voice assistants now run on the same AI models as ChatGPT, and old voice SEO advice fails. See how each system picks answers and how to win both in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for boat accident lawyers: winning watercraft injury AI queries in 2026

Injured boaters ask AI who pays before they call a firm. Here is how boat accident lawyers get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for expungement lawyers: winning record clearing AI queries in 2026

Millions ask AI if their record can be cleared. Here is how expungement lawyers get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for pedestrian accident lawyers: winning local injury AI queries in 2026

Struck pedestrians ask ChatGPT before they call a firm. Here is the answer engine playbook that gets pedestrian accident lawyers cited in AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for white collar crime lawyers: winning fraud defense AI queries in 2026

Executives under investigation ask AI before they call counsel. Here is how white collar defense firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

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8 min read

Agentic search optimization: preparing your site for AI agents that act in 2026

AI agents now browse, compare, and buy on behalf of users. Here is how to make your site the one agents can complete tasks on in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

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8 min read

GEO for agencies: how marketing firms win AI search for clients and themselves in 2026

Clients now ask agencies for AI visibility by name. Here is how marketing firms build, sell, and deliver GEO services that win citations in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

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8 min read

GEO for blogs: how to make blog content AI engines actually cite in 2026

Most blogs are invisible to AI engines. Here is the blog structure, schema, and refresh system that earns ChatGPT and Perplexity citations in 2026.

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JUL 20, 2026

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8 min read

GEO for consultants: getting cited when buyers ask AI for an expert in 2026

94% of B2B buyers now use AI in vendor research. Here is how consultants get named when ChatGPT and Perplexity answer 'who should I hire' in 2026.

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JUL 17, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for consumer protection lawyers: winning fraud and lemon law AI queries in 2026

Cheated buyers now ask ChatGPT if they can sue before they call a lawyer. If AI cannot name your consumer protection firm, you lose the case. Here is how to fix it.

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JUL 17, 2026

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AEO for entertainment lawyers: winning media and talent law AI queries in 2026

Musicians, creators, and producers now ask ChatGPT who to hire before they call anyone. If AI cannot name your entertainment practice, you lose the deal. Here is the fix.

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JUL 17, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for sexual abuse lawyers: winning survivor claim AI queries with care in 2026

Survivors now ask AI about their rights before they call a lawyer, often during revived filing windows. If AI cannot name your firm, they never reach you. Here is the fix.

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JUL 17, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

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AEO for toxic tort lawyers: winning chemical and environmental exposure AI queries in 2026

People exposed to toxic chemicals now ask ChatGPT if they have a case before they call a lawyer. If AI cannot name your firm, you lose the claim. Here is the fix.

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JUL 17, 2026

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8 min read

AI shopping optimization: getting your products into ChatGPT and Gemini answers in 2026

Shoppers now ask ChatGPT and Gemini what to buy. AI shopping optimization gets your products into those answers. Here is the data-backed 2026 playbook.

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JUL 17, 2026

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8 min read

Conversational search optimization: winning natural-language AI queries in 2026

People no longer type keywords, they ask AI full questions. Conversational search optimization is how your content becomes the answer. Here is the 2026 playbook.

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JUL 17, 2026

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8 min read

Do backlinks matter for AI search in 2026? An honest, data-backed answer

Backlinks still help, but brand mentions predict AI citations about three times more strongly. Here is what the 2026 data actually shows and what to do about it.

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JUL 17, 2026

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8 min read

GEO for personal brands: how creators and executives win AI search in 2026

When someone asks AI for an expert in your field, does it name you? GEO for personal brands is how creators and executives become the cited authority. Here is the playbook.

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JUL 16, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for aviation accident lawyers: winning plane crash injury AI queries in 2026

Aviation accident clicks run near $150 and AI answers the question first. See how plane crash firms get named by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews before the click.

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JUL 16, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for cannabis law firms: winning marijuana business law AI queries in 2026

Cannabis operators cannot run normal ads, so AI citations decide who they call. See how cannabis firms get named by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews in 2026.

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JUL 16, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for mass tort firms: winning MDL and class injury AI queries in 2026

Mass tort clients now start with AI, and cost per signed case sits near $1,265. See how MDL firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews before the intake call.

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JUL 16, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for whistleblower attorneys: winning qui tam and False Claims AI queries in 2026

Whistleblowers research quietly through AI before they ever call. See how qui tam firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews on the queries that matter.

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JUL 16, 2026

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9 min read

AI brand monitoring: how to track what AI says about you in 2026

ChatGPT and Perplexity describe your brand to buyers every day. Here is how to monitor what AI says about you, the metrics that matter, and the tools to use in 2026.

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JUL 16, 2026

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9 min read

GEO for nonprofits: how to get cited when donors ask AI where to give in 2026

Donors now ask ChatGPT and Perplexity where to give before they ever visit a site. Here is how nonprofits earn AI citations and win the recommendation in 2026.

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JUL 16, 2026

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9 min read

GEO for startups: how early companies win AI search in 2026

Startups have no domain authority, but AI engines reward documented relevance over age. Here is how early companies get cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity in 2026.

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JUL 16, 2026

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8 min read

How to rank in Brave AI: the 2026 citation playbook

Brave Search answers 50M queries a day and powers other AI engines through its API. Here is how to get cited in Brave AI answers and Leo in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for burn injury lawyers: winning catastrophic burn AI queries in 2026

Burn injury victims research settlements and lawyers in AI before they call. Here is how your firm gets cited by ChatGPT and Google AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for dog bite lawyers: how to win animal attack injury AI queries in 2026

Dog bite victims now ask ChatGPT before they call a lawyer. Here is the answer engine playbook that gets your firm cited on animal attack queries in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for premises liability firms: winning slip, trip, and property injury AI queries in 2026

Slip and fall victims ask AI which firm to call before they call anyone. Here is the answer engine playbook for premises liability firms in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for spinal cord injury lawyers: winning catastrophic injury AI queries in 2026

Spinal cord injury cases are the highest-value claims in personal injury. Here is how your firm gets cited by ChatGPT and Google AI answers in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

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9 min read

AI search vs traditional search: what actually changed in 2026

Zero-click searches hit 68% and AI Overviews cover 48% of queries. Here is what AI search really changed versus traditional search, and what to do in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

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8 min read

GEO for home services: how contractors win AI search in 2026

87% of independent HVAC and plumbing contractors have zero AI citation share. Here is the generative engine optimization playbook that fixes it in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

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8 min read

GEO for real estate: how agents and teams win AI search in 2026

Buyers now ask ChatGPT for an agent instead of scrolling Zillow. Here is the generative engine optimization playbook that gets you recommended in 2026.

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JUL 15, 2026

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8 min read

How to rank in Mistral Le Chat: the 2026 AI citation playbook

Mistral Le Chat cites live web sources with AFP and AP behind news answers. Here is how to get your brand cited by Europe's fastest-growing AI in 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for birth injury lawyers: winning high-value medical AI queries in 2026

Birth injury cases settle in the millions, yet AI now answers the query before your ad loads. Here is how birth injury firms earn AI citations in 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for brain injury lawyers: winning high-value TBI AI queries in 2026

Severe TBI cases run into the millions, and families now ask AI what a claim is worth first. Here is how brain injury firms earn AI citations in 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for maritime lawyers: winning Jones Act and offshore injury AI queries in 2026

Injured offshore workers ask AI whether the Jones Act or LHWCA applies before calling a lawyer. Here is how maritime firms earn the AI citation in 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for rideshare accident lawyers: winning Uber and Lyft crash AI queries in 2026

Rideshare crash victims now ask AI who pays before they call a lawyer. Here is how Uber and Lyft accident firms earn the AI citation in 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

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7 min read

AI share of voice: how to measure your brand in AI answers in 2026

If you cannot measure your brand's share of AI answers, you cannot grow it. Here is the AI share of voice formula, tools, and cadence for 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

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6 min read

GEO for financial services: how firms win AI search in 2026

Half of US consumers now use AI to pick financial products. Here is how advisors and firms earn AI citations under YMYL and compliance rules in 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

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7 min read

GEO for healthcare: how medical practices win AI search in 2026

Patients now ask AI which doctor to see before they search. Here is how medical practices earn AI recommendations under strict YMYL rules in 2026.

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JUL 14, 2026

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7 min read

How to rank in You.com: the 2026 AI citation playbook

You.com cites sources inline on every answer. Here is how to get your brand named in its AI results in 2026, engine mechanics and all.

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JUL 12, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for appellate lawyers: ranking for appeals and post-conviction AI queries in 2026

Appeals clients research through AI before they call. If ChatGPT cannot name your appellate practice, you lose a high-value case to a firm it can. Here is the fix.

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JUL 12, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for securities fraud lawyers: winning investor-loss AI queries in 2026

Investors who lost money now ask AI who to call before they call anyone. If ChatGPT cannot name your FINRA arbitration practice, you lose the claim. Here is the fix.

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JUL 12, 2026

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7 min read

Google AI Mode vs AI Overviews: what is the difference in 2026?

AI Overviews and AI Mode are two different Google surfaces that cite the same URL only 13.7 percent of the time. Here is how each works and how to win both.

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JUL 12, 2026

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7 min read

How to run an AI search competitor analysis in 2026

ChatGPT and Perplexity share only 11 percent of cited domains, so a competitor can beat you on one engine and vanish on another. Here is how to benchmark both.

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JUL 12, 2026

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7 min read

B2B AI search optimization: getting cited in buyer research in 2026

73 percent of B2B buyers now research in ChatGPT and Perplexity. If AI does not cite you in that research, you are cut before the shortlist. Here is how to get in.

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JUL 12, 2026

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7 min read

How to build a GEO content calendar for 2026

AI content decays without fresh updates, and new posts enter citation pools in 3 to 5 days. Here is the GEO content calendar that keeps you cited all year.

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JUL 12, 2026

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8 min read

How AI engines answer cosmetic surgery abroad queries (and what US surgeons should do in 2026)

Patients now ask ChatGPT whether to fly to Turkey or Mexico for surgery. If your practice is silent on that question, you lose the consult. Here is the fix.

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JUL 11, 2026

/ AEO/Dental

9 min read

AEO for dental implant practices: winning high-ticket dental AI queries in 2026

Patients now ask ChatGPT and Google AI what implants cost before they ever call you. Here is how a dental implant practice gets named in those answers.

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JUL 11, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for mesothelioma lawyers: winning the highest-value legal AI queries in 2026

Mesothelioma clicks cost close to $935 and AI now answers first. See how asbestos firms get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews before the click.

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JUL 11, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

AEO for motorcycle accident lawyers: winning local AI answers in 2026

Riders now ask ChatGPT and Google AI who to hire before they call anyone. Here is how a motorcycle accident firm earns the local citation in 2026.

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JUL 11, 2026

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9 min read

How to get cited by Meta AI in 2026

Meta AI answers questions for a billion people inside WhatsApp and Instagram. If it never names your brand, here is how to change that in 2026.

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JUL 11, 2026

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10 min read

Image optimization for AI search: alt text, schema, and EXIF that engines read

Your images are invisible to AI engines that can now read them. Here is how alt text, ImageObject schema, and metadata get pictures and their pages cited.

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JUL 11, 2026

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10 min read

How to format tables so AI engines cite them (2026)

Your best data is buried in paragraphs AI engines skip. Format it as a table with clear headers and one fact per cell, and citation odds climb fast.

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JUL 11, 2026

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8 min read

What is LLM optimization (LLMO) and how is it different from GEO?

The acronyms LLMO, GEO, AEO, and SEO blur together and buyers get sold on hype. Here is what LLM optimization means and how it differs from GEO.

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JUL 9, 2026

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9 min read

Can you manipulate AI search results? What works and what backfires in 2026

Worried a rival is gaming ChatGPT or Google AI while you play fair? Here is which AI search tricks nudge results, which backfire, and what actually lasts.

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JUL 9, 2026

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9 min read

GEO for SaaS: getting your software cited when buyers ask AI in 2026

Half of software buyers now ask AI before Google, and it skips vendors with no review or comparison footprint. Here is how to get your SaaS cited.

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JUL 9, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

How AI answers "do I need a lawyer" (and how your firm becomes the answer)

Prospects now ask AI whether they even need a lawyer before they call anyone. Here is how AI answers that question and how your firm becomes the name it cites.

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JUL 9, 2026

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8 min read

How to get cited by Grok: the 2026 xAI visibility playbook

Grok pulls answers from live X posts and the open web, so most brands stay invisible. Here is how to earn Grok citations in 2026, step by step.

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JUL 9, 2026

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9 min read

How to rank in DeepSeek: the 2026 citation playbook

DeepSeek pulls 3x more sources per answer than ChatGPT, yet most brands never get named. Here is how to earn citations in its web search mode.

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JUL 8, 2026

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11 min read

How to measure GEO ROI in 2026: attribution for AI search

Your AI traffic is hiding in Direct. Here is the referral tracking, assisted conversion model, and share of voice math that proves GEO ROI in 2026.

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JUL 8, 2026

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8 min read

Multilingual GEO: how AI engines answer in other languages in 2026

AI engines cite the wrong language page more than you'd think. Here is how hreflang, native content, and per-language sources fix that in 2026.

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JUL 8, 2026

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8 min read

Original research: the content type AI engines cite most in 2026

Most posts never earn an AI citation. Original research and proprietary data win citations at multiples of ordinary content. Here is the 2026 data.

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JUL 8, 2026

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9 min read

Quora for AI visibility: the forgotten Q&A channel AI engines still cite in 2026

Everyone chases Reddit while Quora quietly earns citations too. Here is how AI engines use Quora in 2026 and how to write answers that get pulled in.

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JUL 7, 2026

/ AEO/Cosmetic

7 min read

AEO for hair transplant clinics: winning restoration AI queries in 2026

Patients research hair transplants for a year before booking, and AI now guides that year. Here is how US clinics get cited against the Turkey price anchor.

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JUL 7, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for small and solo law firms: competing with big firms on a small budget in 2026

Big firms outspend you 10 to 1 on ads, but AI citations do not sell to the highest bidder. Here is the small firm AEO playbook, ranked by cost.

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JUL 7, 2026

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6 min read

Can AI crawlers read JavaScript? The rendering gap hiding your site in 2026

If your content loads via JavaScript, most AI engines see a blank page. Here is the 500-million-fetch evidence and the fixes, ranked by effort.

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JUL 7, 2026

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7 min read

How to win "best X" AI queries with comparison content in 2026

Listicles take 40% of commercial AI citations and most brands publish none. Here is the comparison content format engines pull into best-of answers.

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JUL 7, 2026

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7 min read

E-E-A-T for AI search: the trust signals engines check before citing you in 2026

96% of AI Overview sources carry verified trust signals. Here is how engines read authorship, credentials, and corroboration before they repeat your claims.

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JUL 7, 2026

/ AEO/Dental

6 min read

How AI engines pick which orthodontist to recommend in 2026

Parents now ask ChatGPT which orthodontist to trust, and most practices are invisible in the answer. Here is what the engines check before naming you.

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JUL 7, 2026

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7 min read

Internal linking for AI search: how site structure shapes citations in 2026

A quarter of pages have zero internal links, and AI crawlers treat them as orphans. Here is how link structure decides which pages engines retrieve and cite.

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JUL 7, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

Law firm comparison pages: the AEO play most firms are afraid to run in 2026

AI engines hand 40% of commercial citations to comparison content, and most law firms publish none. Here is how to build the pages without a bar complaint.

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JUL 6, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for civil rights lawyers: getting cited on discrimination AI queries in 2026

Discrimination and misconduct victims ask AI before they call anyone. Here is how civil rights lawyers win those citations in 2026.

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JUL 6, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

6 min read

AEO for insurance dispute lawyers: bad faith claim AI queries in 2026

Denied claims send policyholders straight to AI for answers. Here is how insurance dispute lawyers earn the citations that turn denials into cases.

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JUL 6, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for landlord tenant lawyers: winning eviction and lease AI queries in 2026

Eviction and lease questions now go to AI first. Here is how landlord tenant lawyers get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI answers.

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JUL 6, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

Does domain authority matter for AI search in 2026? What the studies show

Chasing DA for AI citations wastes budget. Studies show domain authority barely predicts who gets cited. Here is what actually does.

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JUL 6, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to do a GEO audit: the 2026 step by step framework

Guessing at AI visibility wastes quarters. This GEO audit framework baselines your citations, finds the gaps, and ranks the fixes in one pass.

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JUL 6, 2026

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7 min read

Is SEO dead in 2026? What AI search actually changed

Betting your pipeline on a slogan is expensive. Here is what the 2026 data says SEO still does, what it stopped doing, and where the work moved.

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JUL 6, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

LinkedIn for AI visibility: the B2B citation channel most brands ignore in 2026

Ignoring LinkedIn now costs you AI citations. It is the second most cited domain in AI search. Here is the playbook to get quoted from it.

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JUL 5, 2026

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6 min read

9 GEO mistakes keeping your brand out of AI answers in 2026

Blocked crawlers and vague content quietly erase your AI visibility. Here are the 9 GEO mistakes we see most, ranked by damage, with the fixes.

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JUL 5, 2026

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6 min read

How AI agents browse your website (and how to be ready in 2026)

AI agents now visit sites to compare, fill forms, and book on a user's behalf. A site they cannot parse loses the sale silently. Here is the fix.

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JUL 5, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

6 min read

How AI answers "best lawyer near me" in 2026 (and how to become the answer)

Typing best lawyer near me into AI now returns three names, not ten blue links. Here is what feeds that answer and how your firm gets picked.

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JUL 5, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to get your brand into LLM training data: the 2026 playbook

Retrieval citations vanish when answers refresh. Training data mentions persist for years. Here is how brands get written into the model itself.

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JUL 5, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

Do law firm awards matter for AI visibility? Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Chambers in 2026

Your award plaques mean nothing to an AI engine that cannot crawl them. Here is which legal awards move AI citations and how to make yours count.

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JUL 5, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

The seven legal directories that own AI citations in 2026: Justia, Super Lawyers, FindLaw and more

Seven directories control nearly every AI citation for legal queries. Here is the finder-query pecking order and how your firm gets inside it.

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JUL 5, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

What is AI visibility? The metric replacing rankings in 2026

Rankings tell you nothing about whether ChatGPT names your brand. AI visibility is the KPI stack that does: citation rate, share of voice, and more.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

6 min read

AEO for class action firms: capturing mass-claim AI queries in 2026

People ask AI how to join a class action every day and most firms are invisible in the answer. Here is how class action firms get cited and grow rosters.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for construction accident lawyers: winning injured-worker AI queries in 2026

Injured construction workers ask AI who to sue before they call anyone. Here is how construction accident firms get cited in those answers and signed.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for product liability firms: winning defective product AI queries in 2026

Consumers hurt by defective products ask AI if they have a case before calling anyone. Here is how product liability firms get cited and retained.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Digital PR for AI visibility: how earned media turns into AI citations in 2026

AI engines cite earned media over everything you publish yourself. Here is the 2026 evidence and the digital PR workflow that converts coverage into citations.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO/Cosmetic

6 min read

How AI engines pick which dermatologist to recommend in 2026

Patients now ask ChatGPT for skin advice before they ever search for a doctor. Here is how AI engines choose which dermatologist to name, and how to be it.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

How does ChatGPT search work? Inside the 2026 retrieval pipeline

Your pages cannot win citations from a pipeline you do not understand. Here is how ChatGPT search retrieves, filters, and cites sources in 2026.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

How to get indexed on Bing: the 2026 gateway to ChatGPT and Copilot visibility

If Bing cannot see your site, ChatGPT cannot cite it. Here is the 2026 process to get indexed on Bing fast, from Webmaster Tools to IndexNow.

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JUL 3, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

Should you block AI crawlers? GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot explained (2026)

One wrong robots.txt line can erase your brand from AI answers. Here is the 2026 decision framework for GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, and the rest.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for nursing home abuse lawyers in 2026: winning the caregiver's AI query

Families now ask AI whether a bruise means abuse before they ever search for a lawyer. Here is how nursing home abuse firms get cited at that moment.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for probate lawyers: winning estate administration AI queries in 2026

Executors ask AI how probate works within days of a death. Here is how probate lawyers get cited in those answers and hired for the administration.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for real estate attorneys: closing and title AI queries in 2026

Buyers now ask AI if they need a closing attorney before they ask an agent. Here is how real estate attorneys get cited and hired from those answers.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for veterans disability lawyers: capturing VA claim AI queries in 2026

Denied veterans ask AI what their rating decision means before they call anyone. Here is how VA disability firms get cited at the appeal moment.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How long does GEO take to work? The 2026 timeline, engine by engine

Budgeting for GEO without a timeline burns quarters on false expectations. Here is when citations actually appear on each engine and what moves first.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

How much does GEO cost in 2026? Real pricing from $1,500 to $25,000 a month

Guessing at GEO pricing leads to overpaying for dashboards. Here are the real 2026 market rates by tier, what each buys, and the red flags to avoid.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to rank in Google AI Mode: the 2026 query fan-out playbook

AI Mode answers without showing ten blue links, and thin pages vanish there. Here is the fan-out data and the coverage strategy that earns citations.

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JUL 2, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

YouTube for AI search: why video wins 29.5% of AI Overview citations in 2026

Skipping video now costs you the most-cited domain in AI answers. Here is what the 2026 citation data shows and the channel setup that gets quoted.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for divorce lawyers: winning the high-intent divorce AI query in 2026

Divorce prospects now ask AI what it costs, how custody works, and how long it takes before they call anyone. Here is how family law firms win those citations in 2026.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for slip and fall lawyers: premises liability AI queries in 2026

Slip and fall prospects ask AI if they have a case and what it is worth before calling anyone. Here is how premises liability firms win those citations in 2026.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for truck accident lawyers: capturing high-value crash AI queries in 2026

Truck accident keywords cost $150 to $500 a click and AI now answers the query before the ad loads. Here is how trucking firms win AI citations in 2026.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for wrongful death lawyers: ranking on grief-stage AI queries in 2026

Grieving families ask AI whether they have a case and how long they have to file before they call a lawyer. Here is how wrongful death firms win those citations in 2026.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Why your traffic dropped after Google AI Overviews and how to recover in 2026

Your rankings held but clicks fell off a cliff. AI Overviews cut organic CTR up to 61 percent. Here is why it happened and the recovery plan that works in 2026.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to choose a GEO agency in 2026 (and the red flags to walk from)

Most GEO agencies are SEO shops with a new label. Here are the red flags, the five questions that expose them, and the one test that proves an agency can do the work.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to use Reddit for AI visibility without getting banned in 2026

Reddit is the single most-cited source in AI answers. Here is how to earn citations through real participation without tripping spam filters or getting your account banned.

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JUN 30, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Does your business need a Wikipedia page for AI visibility in 2026?

Wikipedia drives nearly half of ChatGPT's top citations but almost none of Google AI Mode's. Here is the honest answer on whether your business needs a page and how to qualify.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for DUI lawyers: winning the urgent post-arrest AI query in 2026

DUI clients ask AI for help within hours of arrest. Here is how to get your firm cited in those panic-moment answers before a competitor does.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for Social Security disability firms: capturing claimant AI queries in 2026

Denied SSDI claimants now ask AI what to do next. Here is how disability firms get cited in those answers and turn appeal-stage panic into signed cases.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

What Google AI Overviews are doing to law firm lead volume in 2026

AI Overviews now cut law firm clicks by more than half on the queries that matter. Here is the data on lead loss and how cited firms gain instead.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

How law firms should handle ChatGPT-referred intake in 2026

ChatGPT-referred leads arrive pre-researched and convert higher. Here is how to rebuild intake so your firm closes the prospect AI already warmed up.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Content freshness for AI search: how often to update pages to stay cited in 2026

Half of AI citations go to content under 13 weeks old. Here is the refresh cadence by page type that keeps your pages in AI answers, not decaying out.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Entity SEO for AI search: how to build the entity signals engines trust in 2026

AI engines cite entities they can verify, not pages they cannot place. Here is how to build the sameAs and knowledge graph signals that earn citations.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

GEO for ecommerce: getting your products cited in AI shopping answers in 2026

AI shopping orders to Shopify jumped 11x in a year. Here is how product schema and feed quality get your products recommended by ChatGPT and Perplexity.

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JUN 29, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Why AI search traffic converts better than Google organic in 2026

AI search traffic is tiny but converts 4 to 23 times higher than organic. Here is the data on why, and what it means for where you spend next.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for elder law attorneys: Medicaid, estate, and guardianship AI queries (2026)

Adult children research elder law on AI before they call anyone. Here is how elder law attorneys get cited in those answers in 2026 and win the caregiver query.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for intellectual property law firms in 2026

Founders ask AI whether they need a patent or a trademark before they call a lawyer. Here is how IP firms get cited in those answers in 2026 and win the founder query.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for tax attorneys: getting cited on IRS and tax-debt queries (2026)

People with an IRS notice ask AI before they call a tax lawyer. Here is how tax attorneys get named in those answers in 2026, plus the YMYL trust signals that decide it.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for workers compensation firms: capturing injured-worker AI queries (2026)

Injured workers ask AI before they call a lawyer. Here is how comp firms get named in those answers in 2026, plus the state-rule and ethics traps to avoid.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

GEO vs AEO: what is the difference and which do you need in 2026?

AEO wins answer boxes and AI Overviews, GEO wins citations inside LLM answers. Here is the real difference between GEO and AEO and which one your business needs in 2026.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to get cited by Claude AI in 2026

Claude pulls live sources from Brave Search and weights verifiable, dated content. Here is how to get cited by Anthropic's AI in 2026, across both citation layers.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to rank in Google Gemini: the 2026 citation playbook

Gemini cites third-party content far more than your own site. Here is what the 2026 data shows about getting cited, and the moves that actually move the needle.

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JUN 28, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to rank in Microsoft Copilot: the 2026 Bing-backed playbook

Copilot can only cite pages that are in Bing's index. Here is the 2026 playbook: win Bing first, structure for extraction, and track citations in the new AI report.

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JUN 27, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for bankruptcy law firms: ranking when filers ask AI for help (2026)

Filers ask AI before they ever call a lawyer. Here is how bankruptcy firms get named in those answers in 2026, plus the bar-ethics traps to avoid.

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JUN 27, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for business and corporate law firms in 2026

Corporate clients vet counsel through AI before the first call. Here is how business law firms earn those citations with topical authority that survives the longer B2B cycle.

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JUN 27, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for medical malpractice firms: the high-value niche in AI search (2026)

Malpractice clicks top $200 and AI now answers most legal queries first. Here is how malpractice firms win AI citations on case-merit and deadline questions in 2026.

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JUN 27, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Keyword research for AI search: finding the queries buyers ask engines (2026)

Keyword lists miss how people actually talk to AI. Here is how to research the prompts and fan-out queries buyers ask ChatGPT and Perplexity in 2026.

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JUN 27, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

The 2026 GEO checklist: 30 steps to get cited by AI

Most sites fail AI citation on basics they never checked. This 30-step GEO checklist for 2026 covers crawl access, answer structure, schema, authority, and tracking.

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JUN 27, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to get your brand mentioned by ChatGPT and other AI engines (2026)

AI cites brands the open web already vouches for, not the ones with the prettiest homepage. Here are the entity signals that earn ChatGPT mentions in 2026.

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JUN 27, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How local businesses rank in AI search in 2026

Only 1.2% of local businesses get recommended by AI, and ranking in Maps no longer gets you there. Here is what actually wins local AI answers in 2026.

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JUN 26, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for employment law firms: winning AI citations on both sides of the case in 2026

Employment prospects ask AI whether they have a case before they call a lawyer. Here is how employment firms get cited in ChatGPT and AI Overviews in 2026.

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JUN 26, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for immigration law firms: how to get cited when prospects ask AI for help

Immigration prospects now ask ChatGPT before they call a lawyer, often in their first language. Here is how immigration firms win AI citations in 2026.

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JUN 26, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

ChatGPT vs Perplexity vs Google AI Overviews: how each picks sources in 2026

Optimizing for one AI engine can leave you invisible in the others. Here is how the three biggest engines pick sources and what to do about the overlap gap.

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JUN 26, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to optimize content to get cited by AI engines in 2026

Your best content gets ignored by ChatGPT and AI Overviews. Here are the nine structural moves that get pages cited, ranked by measured citation lift.

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JUN 26, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Schema markup for AI search: which types actually get you cited in 2026

Most schema advice for AI search is wrong about what causes citations. Here are the types that help engines pull your content, ranked by what the data shows.

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JUN 26, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

What is llms.txt and does your website need one in 2026?

Everyone is adding llms.txt files and most are wasting their time. Here is what the spec actually does, what Google says, and when it is worth shipping.

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JUN 25, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

AI search statistics 2026: the numbers that define GEO

Decisions made on 2024 search data are already wrong. Here are the AI search statistics for 2026 that define GEO: adoption, citations, conversions, and CTR.

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JUN 25, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to track your AI search visibility in 2026: tools and metrics that matter

Flying blind in AI search costs you deals you never see. Here is how to track AI visibility in 2026: the three metrics that matter and the tools that report them.

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JUN 25, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

The Google Business Profile Q&A change law firms missed (and what AI reads now)

Google killed Business Profile Q&A in December 2025. Here is what replaced it for law firms, and where AI now reads the answers it used to pull from that section.

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JUN 25, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How to rank in Google AI Overviews in 2026 (any business)

Ranking page one no longer guarantees an AI Overview citation. Here is how to rank in Google AI Overviews in 2026: the seven factors that decide who gets cited.

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JUN 25, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

Why is my website not showing up in ChatGPT or AI search? (2026 fixes)

Your site can be invisible to AI search even while it ranks on Google. Here are the seven reasons your website is not showing up in ChatGPT, and how to fix each.

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JUN 24, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

AI search optimization: the complete 2026 guide

AI search sends 527% more traffic year over year and it converts better than Google. Here is how AI engines pick sources and how to optimize to become one in 2026.

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JUN 24, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

The best GEO and AI visibility tools in 2026 (tested by category)

You cannot improve AI visibility you cannot measure. Here are the best GEO and AI visibility tools in 2026, sorted by category, budget, and what each one is good for.

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JUN 24, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

GEO vs SEO: what is the difference and which do you need in 2026?

SEO earns clicks, GEO earns citations inside AI answers. Here is the real difference, what the Princeton study found, and which one your business needs in 2026.

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JUN 24, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)? A 2026 explainer

Search now answers questions instead of listing links. AEO is how you become that answer. Here is what AEO means, how it works, and how to start in 2026.

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JUN 23, 2026

/ AEO/RealEstate

7 min read

AEO for real estate teams: getting cited when buyers ask AI about agents

Buyers now ask ChatGPT to name a real estate agent. Here is how AEO gets your team cited when portals like Zillow dominate the answer in 2026.

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JUN 23, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

Your Google Business Profile is the spine of AI local search now

Google Business Profile data now feeds ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Overviews for local answers. Here is how the profile became the spine of AI local search.

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JUN 23, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

How to get cited by ChatGPT in 2026 (what the studies actually show)

ChatGPT cites only 15% of pages it retrieves. Here is what the 2026 studies show about getting quoted: structure, data, freshness, and Bing.

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JUN 23, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

How to rank in Perplexity AI: the 2026 citation playbook

Perplexity searches the live web on every query and leans on Reddit. Here is how to rank in Perplexity AI in 2026, even as a challenger brand.

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JUN 23, 2026

/ AEO

7 min read

How do I rank on AI? The 2026 guide to showing up in AI answers

Ranking on AI means getting cited inside the answer, not ranking a blue link. Here is how AI search picks sources in 2026 and how to become one.

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JUN 23, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)? The 2026 explainer

GEO is the practice of optimizing content so AI engines cite it. Here is what Generative Engine Optimization means in 2026 and how it differs from SEO.

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JUN 23, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

What sources do AI engines cite most? The 2026 breakdown

ChatGPT leans on Wikipedia, Perplexity on Reddit, AI Overviews on YouTube. Here is what sources AI engines cite most in 2026 and how to use it.

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JUN 20, 2026

/ AEO/SaaS

7 min read

AEO for B2B SaaS: getting cited when buyers ask AI for software

51% of B2B software buyers now start research in AI chatbots. Here is how SaaS companies earn citations from ChatGPT and Gemini through G2, schema, and review density.

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JUN 20, 2026

/ AEO/Finance

7 min read

AEO for mortgage brokers: ranking in AI answers about home loans

54% of Americans have asked ChatGPT to recommend a financial product. Here is how mortgage brokers earn citations in AI answers about home loans without breaking YMYL rules.

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JUN 20, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

How to measure AEO ROI for your law firm

AEO ROI for law firms comes down to citation share, AI referral traffic, and signed matters. Here are the attribution models and GA4 setups that actually work in 2026.

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JUN 20, 2026

/ AEO/Cosmetic

7 min read

Online reputation management for cosmetic surgeons in the AI era

AI assistants now pull reviews before they recommend a surgeon. Here is how cosmetic surgeons manage RealSelf, Google, and Healthgrades reputation so AI answers stay favorable.

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JUN 19, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for estate planning attorneys: winning the trust-and-wills queries

Estate planning clients research for weeks before they call, and they now ask AI first. Here is how estate attorneys earn ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overview citations in 2026.

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JUN 19, 2026

/ AEO/Finance

7 min read

How AI engines pick which CPA or accounting firm to recommend

When a business owner asks ChatGPT or Perplexity to find a CPA, the engine names one or two firms. Here is how accounting firms earn that citation in 2026, and why tax season raises the stakes.

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JUN 17, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

AEO for criminal defense firms: ranking when prospects ask AI for help

Criminal defense queries are urgent, high stakes, and increasingly answered by AI before anyone visits a website. Here is how defense firms win AI citations in 2026.

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JUN 17, 2026

/ AEO/Dental

7 min read

How AI engines pick which dentist to recommend

When a patient asks ChatGPT for a dentist, the engine returns 1 to 5 names from Foursquare, Yelp, and your site's structured data. Here is how dentists get on that list in 2026.

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JUN 17, 2026

/ AEO/Finance

7 min read

How AI engines pick which financial advisor to recommend

ChatGPT and other AI engines now recommend financial advisors to millions of consumers. Here is exactly how they decide who to name, and how advisors get cited in 2026.

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JUN 17, 2026

/ AEO/Cosmetic

7 min read

How much does AEO cost for cosmetic surgeons in 2026?

AEO for cosmetic surgeons runs roughly $2,000 to $8,000 a month in 2026. Here is what drives the price, what you actually get, and how to tell real AEO from rebranded SEO.

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JUN 16, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

What AI engines say when your law firm has negative reviews

AI engines read your reviews before they recommend you. Here is how review sentiment, volume, and recency shape what ChatGPT and Perplexity say about your firm.

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JUN 16, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

YouTube is the most-cited domain in AI Overviews. Here is the law firm play

YouTube is the top-cited domain in Google AI Overviews in 2026. Here is why AI engines pull from video, and how law firms can earn citations with it.

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JUN 15, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

6 min read

AEO for family law firms: winning local AI answers in 2026

Family law clients hire local, and they ask AI engines before they call. Here is how divorce and custody firms earn ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overview citations for local queries in 2026.

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JUN 15, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

AEO for personal injury law firms: the most competitive niche in AI search

Personal injury is the highest-stakes niche in legal AI search, with CPCs over $500 and AI traffic that converts 3x. Here is how PI firms earn ChatGPT and AI Overview citations in 2026.

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JUN 15, 2026

/ AEO/Cosmetic

6 min read

How AI engines pick which med spa to recommend

Aesthetic patients ask ChatGPT and Perplexity which med spa to trust before they book. Here is how the engines choose, and what it takes to be the clinic they name in 2026.

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JUN 15, 2026

/ AEO

6 min read

How to track ChatGPT and AI referral traffic in GA4

AI referrals convert near the top of every channel but hide in Direct traffic. Here is the exact GA4 channel group, regex, and ordering to track ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini in 2026.

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JUN 12, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

Does Gemini recommend law firms? How Google's 750M-user AI picks who to cite

Gemini recommends law firms by grounding answers in Google Maps and Search data. Here is how its 750M users see firms, and the signals that decide who shows.

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JUN 12, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

8 min read

How to get your law firm into Google AI Overviews in 2026

78% of legal queries now trigger an AI Overview. Here is how law firms earn citations in 2026: content structure, schema, ranking signals, and what changed.

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JUN 12, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

How to choose an AEO agency for your law firm (and the red flags to walk from)

How law firms vet AEO agencies in 2026: the five questions that expose pretenders, red flags in case studies and pricing, and the trial structure to demand.

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JUN 12, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

7 min read

Does your law firm need a Wikipedia page for AI visibility?

Wikipedia drives 12% of ChatGPT citations but near zero on Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. The honest answer on whether your law firm needs a page.

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JUN 11, 2026

/ AEO/Legal

9 min read

How long does AEO take to work for law firms? The 2026 timeline

AEO timelines for law firms in 2026: first AI mentions in 30 to 60 days, citations by day 90, engine-by-engine breakdown, and what to measure each month.

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JUN 11, 2026

/ AEO/Data

4 min read

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Cosmetic

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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/ AEO/Legal

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3 min read

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