Month: October 2023

  • You Ask, I Answer: Google Checking for AI Content?

    In today’s episode, Thomas asks if Google will check for AI-generated content. I explain Google wants happy users, so they’ll likely focus on content quality, not authorship. Satisfying users is key, so don’t worry if content is AI or human—make it good. Tune in to learn why Google cares about content quality, not creation method.…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Generative AI Content Sameness in SEO?

    In today’s episode, Al asks if AI will flood search with repetitive content, requiring paid ads for visibility. I explain how generic prompts produce generic content, but specific prompts enable unique content. However, even in a sea of sameness, distinctly valuable content will stand out organically. So create content people genuinely want, and you won’t…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Google Checking for AI Content?

    Summary In today's episode, I discuss whether Google would ever implement an algorithm to distinguish AI-written content from human-written content. Here's what this means for you. You can stop worrying about AI detection and instead focus on creating content that genuinely satisfies user intent. You'll also learn these concepts: why Google's algorithm optimizes for user…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: SEO Professionals Staying Ahead in AI?

    Summary In today's episode, I share actionable advice for SEO professionals and digital marketers on how to leverage generative AI tools to stay competitive in the AI-driven SEO landscape. Here's what this means for you. You'll dramatically improve your content quality and productivity by integrating AI into every stage of your workflow. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: ChatGPT Negatively Affecting SEO?

    Summary In today's episode, I explore whether using ChatGPT to write blog content hurts SEO and share practical advice on prompt engineering. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover that ChatGPT is just a tool, and learning to prompt it well saves you time and produces better content without harming your search rankings. You'll…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: SEO Prompts for ChatGPT?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why vague SEO prompts fail and how to write better ChatGPT instructions by treating the AI like a brand-new intern. Here's what this means for you. You get dramatically better copy by giving the tool specific, detailed directions instead of one-line commands. You'll also learn these concepts: the intern-on-day-one…

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  • Almost Timely News, October 29, 2023: Key Roles in Your Generative AI Pilot Team

    Almost Timely News: Key Roles in Your Generative AI Pilot Team (2023-10-29) :: View in Browser 👉 📕 Get my new book, The Woefully Incomplete Book of Generative AI, absolutely free of financial cost 📕 👉 Watch the newest version of my talk, The Intelligence Revolution, recorded live at Content Jam 2023 last week! (plus…

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  • So What? Review of the September 2023 CMO Survey

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the key findings from the Fall 2023 CMO Survey and explain what they signal for marketing leaders right now. Here's what this means for you. You walk away with a sharper read on where budgets, AI adoption, and organizational priorities actually sit so you can plan with eyes…

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  • Mind Readings: Flip Your PR Strategy in the Age of Generative AI

    In today’s episode, I explain how PR strategy must change for AI systems. Language models build knowledge from massive text sources. To influence them, get your content on as many sites as possible. Tune in to learn why guest blogging everywhere now boosts your brand. Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to…

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  • Mind Readings: Stop Being an Hourly Knowledge Worker Business

    In today’s episode, I reveal why it’s time for hourly knowledge workers to switch to value-based pricing. With AI making tasks faster, clients want big discounts on time spent. I suggest 3 options – cut rates, switch models, or do more per hour. Listen to learn which change you should make before it’s forced upon…

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