Blog categorized as AI Search

What Our Website Relaunch Taught Us About SEO, GEO and AI Search
After ten blind tests, Gemini finally understood Norman, our services and our current pricing. Here is what our website relaunch taught us about SEO, GEO, entity consistency and why your wider online presence matters.
13 July 2026 8:34
GEO, AEO And The Latest Search Panic: Time For A Reality Check?
GEO, AEO, AI search panic, and another round of SEO fearmongering. Google has now clarified what really matters, and small businesses do not need another miracle PDF.
29 June 2026 13:09
Is SEO Dead, Or Has It Just Picked Up More Acronyms?
SEO is not dead. It has just picked up more acronyms, more noise, and a few shiny new ways to confuse small business owners. Here’s what actually matters.
17 June 2026 14:49
What Are Entities In SEO, And Do They Matter For AI Search Visibility?
Entities sound technical, but they are really about clarity. Learn how search engines and AI systems connect people, businesses, services, places, and topics — and what small businesses should actually do about it.
09 June 2026 7:13
SEO After Q1 2026: What Still Matters, What’s Changed
SEO still matters in 2026, but the route to being found is changing. Here’s what small businesses should tighten, ignore, and take seriously after Q1.
03 April 2026 8:15
The Truth About AI-Generated Content And Google Rankings
AI-generated content is not the problem. Bad content is. Here’s why Google cares more about quality, usefulness, and human judgement than whether AI helped write the first draft.
01 April 2026 6:32
Google Is Not Dead: Where People Are Searching Now
Google is not really dead, but the old search model is creaking. People now search across Google, ChatGPT, social platforms, maps, and answer engines. Here’s what changed and what businesses should do next.
09 March 2026 5:54
Does The Google Algorithm Still Matter In 2026?
Google’s algorithm has not gone away. It has spread into Search, Maps, Discover, Bing, and AI answers. Here is what small businesses should focus on now.
04 March 2026 22:41
What Optimiser AI Does Better Than Traditional WordPress SEO Plugins
Optimiser AI does not just flag SEO tasks. It adds strategy, context, drafted actions, and a clearer path forward for businesses tired of working it all out alone.
20 February 2026 21:33
Why “Getting Found On ChatGPT” Is The Wrong Question
In 2026, “getting found” on AI tools like ChatGPT is a result of trust and usefulness, not a setting to optimise. Focus on helping customers make decisions, and visibility follows.
09 January 2026 22:10
SEO In 2026: A Sensible Manifesto For Small Businesses
SEO in 2026 still starts with solid foundations. Here’s what has changed, what has not, and how small businesses can adapt without chasing every shiny new thing.
02 January 2026 20:50
Do Backlinks Still Matter In The Age Of AI Search?
Backlinks are not dead, but the rules have changed. Quality builds trust. Shortcuts still make a mess.
26 August 2025 17:18
The King Is Dead, Long Live The King
Content had a good run, but AI search has changed the rules. Context now decides whether your content gets found, trusted, and cited.
25 August 2025 16:16
What Will SEO Mean In 2026?
SEO is shifting from search engines to search everywhere. Here’s what small businesses need to understand before 2026 turns up and rearranges the furniture.
22 August 2025 12:57
SEO Is Dead. Long Live Search Everywhere
SEO is not dead. It has moved beyond Google. Here is why UK businesses need to think about visibility across search engines, AI tools, social platforms, maps, and answer engines.
14 August 2025 15:26
Google Chrome AI Store Reviews: Is Your Reputation Ready?
Google Chrome’s AI review summaries are coming to the UK. One click could show customers what people really say about your business. Is your reputation ready?
03 August 2025 9:40
Embracing AI For SEO: An Old Git’s Guide
AI can help with SEO, but only when it has the right human guidance behind it. Here’s how Michael stopped fighting the tools and started making them useful.
14 July 2025 8:00
AI-Powered SEO: The Human-Led Advantage For Better Search Visibility
AI can make SEO faster, sharper, and more useful, but only when human judgement stays in charge. Here’s why the real advantage is not automation alone.
11 July 2025 7:21
Meet Norman: The AI-powered SEO Strategist Making SEO Simple
Meet Norman, KickstartSEO’s AI-powered SEO strategist, built to make SEO clearer, more practical, and easier for UK small businesses to act on.
18 June 2025 11:04
AI Mode In Search Console: What It Means For UK SEO
Google is now tracking AI Mode in Search Console, but the data is mixed into regular web search. Here’s what that means for UK businesses trying to stay visible.
17 June 2025 9:31