
SEO is now AEO Whether You Like it or Not
A practical AEO strategy for late 2026: technical SEO, AI search visibility, agent workflows, original data, and the human expertise brands still need.
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Ideas and experiences from the work of connecting brands with people.
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A practical AEO strategy for late 2026: technical SEO, AI search visibility, agent workflows, original data, and the human expertise brands still need.

A look at AI Overviews, zero-click search, and a practical 15-point SEO strategy for 2026.

An introduction to AI search, generative engine optimisation, and practical ways to improve discoverability and earn citations.

Why useful content starts with human expertise and experience, and how AI can support research without replacing the writer.

Why modern SEO reaches beyond keywords into brand, customer experience, business strategy, and genuinely useful content.

What makes a brand more than a logo, and why recognition, recall, and a reliable customer experience matter.

Why a minimum viable product should maximise learning about customers, rather than simply minimise features and cost.

Reflections on John Hegarty’s book on creativity, with ideas on process, simplicity, storytelling, and collaboration.