
Social Media Marketing Podcast Recommended or Rejected: Does AI Trust You
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Jan 22, 2026 Marcus Sheridan, an author and content marketing expert known for "They Ask, You Answer," dives deep into how businesses can thrive in an AI-dominated landscape. He emphasizes that appearing in AI recommendations is crucial, as traditional search results evolve. Trust signals like online content, customer reviews, and industry awards are vital for AI to favor a business. Marcus also highlights the importance of transparency in pricing and suggests optimally structuring content for better AI visibility. Get ready to optimize and adapt before it’s too late!
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Blue Links Are Dying
- AI-driven results will replace the old 'blue links' paradigm for search.
- You will either be recommended by AI or rejected; there is no 'page two' anymore.
Build And Audit Trust Signals
- Treat every piece of online content about your company as a 'trust signal' that AI will evaluate.
- Audit and build those signals (reviews, articles, videos) to increase AI trust.
Results Become Personalized
- AI results will personalize recommendations because models learn your preferences and history.
- Two people can get different 'best' answers for the same query based on their AI's training.








