In this week’s episode of Whiteboard Friday, Tom introduces us to Google’s AI Mode, a new tab in Search that offers a conversational, ChatGPT-like experience with longer-form AI-generated responses and the ability to ask follow-up questions. Learn how the “query fan-out” technology works, its current limitations, and what it could mean for the future of search and content visibility.

Discover how customer reviews directly influence what Large Language Models (LLMs) say about your local business in AI-powered search results and better understand how sentiment, volume, recency, and keyword relevance in reviews shape AI-generated recommendations.

Are you wondering if you should optimize your content for AI Mode? In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Chima digs into this question and encourages us to consider how over-optimization impacts web visibility. Discover why prioritizing best practices, building Brand Authority, and creating original, journalist-quality content are key to long-term search visibility in the age of AI.

Struggle to network at SEO events as an introvert? Discover 21 actionable tips from real marketers to ease anxiety, spark connections, and thrive in any crowd.

Is traditional SEO still worth it in an AI-first world? Learn how marketers are adapting to declining traffic, LLM search, and platform-specific strategies that work.

Disappointed by bland SEO events and boring talks? Discover how a charcuterie board sparked a fresh and fun approach to SEO meetups in London.

Is your Google Search Console showing a trend of plummeting clicks and soaring impressions? Welcome to “The Great Decoupling,” a seismic shift in how people are using the web driven by AI Overviews. In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Tom explains how AI is fundamentally changing user behavior and what it means for your website’s strategy. 

Struggling to recover from Google’s HCU updates? Learn data-backed strategies to protect your site by understanding topical radius and helpful content signals.

This week, Jo is joined by Garrett Sussman as they look back on 12 months of AI Overviews and talk about Google AI Mode, query fan-out, AI search in e-commerce, local SEO, and where we stand on the age-old “Is SEO Dead?” debate.

In this edition of our educational Next Level series, Meghan covers practical strategies for analyzing whether AIOs are worth going after, how to redefine success, and how to adjust your content strategy in an ever-changing SERP landscape.