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The Future of SEO Is AI: Will Scott on What’s Changing and What’s Next
You’ve probably noticed search isn’t what it used to be. The “10 blue links” are buried under AI-generated answers, featured snippets, and who-knows-what pulled from who-knows-where. So if you’re in SEO, the obvious question is: what now? That’s the focus of a recent conversation between Will Scott, CEO of Search …
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Digital Advertising Strategy Checklist: What to Do Before You Spend $1
Key Insights A paid ad campaign is only as effective as the strategy behind it. Even great creative will underperform without a defined goal, audience, and conversion path. Digital ads can increase brand awareness by up to 80%, but only if execution is precise. Relevance, targeting, and optimization unlock that …
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Search Influence Earns Ninth Spot on the Inc. 5000 List in 2025
I’m proud to share that Search Influence has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. This marks our ninth appearance since first earning a place in 2011, a milestone that reflects the steady, sustained growth we’ve built over the years. Why This Recognition Matters …
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The July Influencer: Can AI Search Affect Your Paid Ads Strategy? Plus: AI SEO Tracking Tools
Stay ahead in digital marketing with The Influencer, Search Influence’s monthly newsletter covering SEO, digital advertising, and content strategy. Get top tips to fuel your online growth, expert insights from the Search Influence team, and our latest company news. Don’t miss out! How Will AI Search Affect Paid Ads? What …
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SEO Automation: How I Built an AI-Powered Question Discovery System with Make.com
I recently automated an SEO process that used to take our team hours of manual work. It now runs in 5 minutes. This isn’t about replacing experts. It’s about getting them out of spreadsheets so they can actually solve strategic problems and get creative with content. Here’s how I built …
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Higher Education Marketing Strategies: Align SEO & Paid Ads for Smarter Results
Key Insights The modern student journey is multi-channel: Your marketing efforts must span search engines, social platforms, and AI tools. SEO builds long-term visibility: SEO is a key strategy for sustaining awareness and reducing overall acquisition costs over time. Digital ads deliver speed and precision: Paid ad placements boost visibility …
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Is Your Website Leaving Visitors Behind? [Plus: Ads in AI Overviews!] – July Client Insider
The Latest on Ads in AIOs & Creating an Inclusive Web Experience for Your Audience Ads in AI Overviews are Coming From Google: “Advertisers who are already using Performance Max, Shopping, and Search campaigns with broad match, including AI Max for Search campaigns, will be eligible to have their ads …
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Should You Be Marketing During a National Crisis?
This post was updated by Alison Zeringue on July 14, 2025 to reflect current best practices. It was originally published on Nov 4, 2024. Key Insights Data shows that marketers who continue marketing during economic, political, health, or environmental crises recover faster and build stronger customer trust than those who …
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UPCEA Guest Blog: Alison Zeringue on Using SEO + PPC in Higher Ed Marketing
Table of Contents Reaching Students in a Fragmented Search Landscape Building an Integrated Strategy That Drives Results Take the Next Step: Build a Smarter Enrollment Funnel Search Influence’s Director of Account Management, Alison Zeringue, is helping higher education marketers rethink their digital strategies in her latest UPCEA guest post: “Digital …
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SMX Advanced Boston Session: Will Scott on “5 Key Insights for Mastering Generative Engine Optimization”
This past June, Search Influence Co-Founder and CEO Will Scott attended SMX Advanced Boston to speak on one of the most pressing topics in digital marketing today: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). His session, “5 Key Insights for Mastering Generative Engine Optimization,” took place on Friday, June 13, from 1:45 to …
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