Are AI searches serving up you or your competitors? Hack ChatGPT results with Mike Buckbee (#194)

In this episode, Jim interviews Mike Buckbee, a software and SaaS entrepreneur, to discuss the impact of AI-driven search on SEO and paid search strategies. Mike explains how AI is becoming more dominant in search results, potentially affecting traditional SEO and PPC efforts. They delve into Mike’s latest project, Knowatoa, which helps companies understand their AI search ranking and make informed decisions to improve visibility in AI-driven searches. They also touch on the importance of content, sentiment analysis, and common mistakes companies make with AI data collection bots. Join them as they explore the evolving landscape of search and how marketers can stay ahead of the curve.

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Impact of AI on SEO and Paid Search Strategies
• Common Mistakes and AI Data Collection
• Mike's Tool for AI Search Ranking
• Conference Insights and AI in Marketing
• Google's AI Models and Ranking
• Sentiment Analysis and AI
• AI Models and Data Sources
• SEO Strategies for AI and Traditional Search
• Impact of AI on Paid Search
• Google's E-commerce Integration
• Adapting to AI in SEO
• Mike's AI Tool
• How the Tool Works
• Onboarding and Pricing
• Dynamic AI Models
• Bootstrapping and User Growth

Resources:

• Knowtoa
• Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) 
• GrowthHit
• Jim Huffman website
• Jim's Linkedin
• Jim's Twitter

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