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May 2026

14 articles published in May 2026.

14 articles

Sundar Pichai Says Search Is Becoming an Agent, Not an Answer
May 27, 2026
Matt Weitzman

Sundar Pichai Says Search Is Becoming an Agent, Not an Answer

Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat down with The Verge's Nilay Patel just after Google I/O 2026 and laid out a vision where search kicks off tasks instead of delivering links. The conversation also put a name to something publishers have feared for years: Google Zero. Here's what changed, why it matters, and what you should do about it.

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Why AI-Generated SEO Audits Hallucinate (And What They Get Right)
May 27, 2026
Matt Weitzman

Why AI-Generated SEO Audits Hallucinate (And What They Get Right)

AI tools can write a convincing SEO audit in under two minutes. The problem is some of what they write never actually happened. Here's how to tell the difference between a real finding and a confidently delivered hallucination.

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Google Publishes Official Guide to Optimizing for AI Search Features
May 26, 2026
Matt Weitzman

Google Publishes Official Guide to Optimizing for AI Search Features

Google Search Central published a new guide on May 15, 2026, to help SEOs, developers, and site owners optimize for generative AI features in Google Search. Posted by John Mueller, the resource covers content quality, local and shopping signals, AI agent guidance, and why core SEO still matters.

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Google Drops Official Guide for Generative AI Search Optimization
May 25, 2026
Matt Weitzman

Google Drops Official Guide for Generative AI Search Optimization

Google Search Central published a new guide on optimizing for generative AI features in Search, posted by John Mueller on May 15, 2026. The resource covers content quality, AEO/GEO myth-busting, AI agents, and why core SEO still matters. Here's what it means for your strategy.

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How Much Does AI Visibility Optimization Cost? A Realistic 2026 Breakdown
May 25, 2026
Matt Weitzman

How Much Does AI Visibility Optimization Cost? A Realistic 2026 Breakdown

AI search is no longer a future concern — it's where your customers are looking right now. But what does it actually cost to show up there? Here's a honest, size-by-size breakdown of AI visibility costs for 2026.

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The Agency Owner's Guide to Client Retention in SEO
May 22, 2026
Matt Weitzman

The Agency Owner's Guide to Client Retention in SEO

Keeping SEO clients is harder than landing them. This guide breaks down the reporting habits, communication rhythms, and proactive strategies that turn short-term contracts into long-term partnerships.

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What Happens to Your Rankings When You Stop Doing SEO?
May 18, 2026
Matt Weitzman

What Happens to Your Rankings When You Stop Doing SEO?

Pausing SEO feels harmless in the moment, especially when budgets get tight. But rankings don't sit still waiting for you to come back. Here's what actually happens when you stop — and what it costs to fix it.

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How to Get Your Content Featured in Google's Answer Box
May 15, 2026
Matt Weitzman

How to Get Your Content Featured in Google's Answer Box

Featured snippets are the holy grail of search real estate — position zero, above everyone else. Here's exactly how to structure your content so Google picks you.

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What a Healthy SEO Campaign Actually Looks Like Month to Month
May 13, 2026
Matt Weitzman

What a Healthy SEO Campaign Actually Looks Like Month to Month

Most clients think SEO is a mystery box. You pay, you wait, something happens. But from the inside, a well-run SEO campaign has a clear rhythm — specific tasks, honest reporting, and milestones that actually mean something. Here's what that looks like.

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How Much Should a Small Business Spend on SEO?
May 11, 2026
Matt Weitzman

How Much Should a Small Business Spend on SEO?

Most small businesses either spend too little on SEO to see results or too much before they're ready to scale. Here's a clear breakdown of what different budget tiers actually get you — and how to decide where to start.

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Why Most Small Business SEO Fails in the First 90 Days
May 6, 2026
Matt Weitzman

Why Most Small Business SEO Fails in the First 90 Days

Most small business SEO campaigns don't fail because of bad luck. They fail because of predictable mistakes made in the first 90 days. Here's what goes wrong and how to get it right from day one.

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How to Spot an SEO Scam Before It Costs You
May 4, 2026
Matt Weitzman

How to Spot an SEO Scam Before It Costs You

SEO scams cost businesses thousands every year, often before they realize anything is wrong. Learn the red flags to watch for and what a legitimate SEO engagement actually looks like.

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