Google’s AI-First Announcement: Considerations & Premonitions
The big question on SEO-ers and SAIO-ers minds: What does Google's search bar expansion and AI-first announcement mean for organic search traffic? Short answer: it’s too soon to tell, especially given Google also announced a May 2026 core update of ...
You’ve Got Answers, But What Are the Questions? AI Search Prompt Research Tactics for Smarter Content Strategy
You walk into a crowded room — a soiree of sorts. Around you, the crowd breaks into whispers. It’s people you know and people you’ve yet to meet. You may think they’re talking about your sick get-up or new ...
Google’s Linking Enhancements in AI Search Results
It appears Google is trying to drink its own E-E-A-T Kool-Aid with respect to the 5 AI search linking enhancements being rolled into AI Overviews and AI Mode: “Explore new angles.” Here Google is anticipating potential fan-out queries and is ...
The 4 Elements of AI Search Optimization: A 2026 Framework for AI Brand Visibility & Citations
It’s hard to believe it’s only been 3 years since DBE was one of the first agencies to recognize the marketing opportunities inherent in Search AI Optimization (SAIO) and publish a framework for brands to leverage them. There have ...
🎥 2026 SEO Strategy: What We’ve Learned & Where We’re Going
Nat: When AI citations and clicks are coveted and search engine rankings are constantly fluctuating, what do you need to know to keep your site optimized? From new acronyms to helpful tools to AI opt-out options, Marc Engelsman, our ...
SEO & SAIO Visibility Hacks (And When They May Not Work For You)
You may be here because the last “get backlinks quick” blog you read felt a little… off. Many SEO “hacks” for gaining domain authority or inbound links for your website are increasingly getting punished by Google Core/Spam Updates, especially ...
