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How to set up Gen AI workflows while future-proofing for what comes next

78% of enterprises struggle with implementing scalable GenAI workflows. Eric Enge, founder of Pilot Holding and former Stone Temple Consulting CEO who built one of the industry's most respected technical SEO agencies, shares proven frameworks for enterprise AI integration. The discussion covers systematic prompt engineering methodologies for content teams, risk mitigation strategies for AI-dependent workflows, and future-proofing architectures that adapt to evolving AI capabilities without rebuilding core systems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8m
Dec 13
One word that captures where we really are with Gen AI adoption in SEO

Enterprise SEO teams struggle with unclear GenAI adoption strategies. Eric Enge, founder of Pilot Holding and former Stone Temple Consulting leader who built one of the industry's most respected technical SEO practices, shares his framework for evaluating AI tool implementation. The discussion covers strategic assessment criteria for ChatGPT-5's enterprise potential and methodologies for breaking through AI's walled garden limitations to preserve organic traffic channels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Dec 12
Will ChatGPT 5 drastically impact Gen AI?

ChatGPT-5 promises significant advances in generative AI capabilities. Eric Enge, industry veteran at Pilot Holding with decades of search marketing expertise, explores the potential enterprise applications and limitations of next-generation AI tools. The discussion examines user preference adaptation frameworks, traffic attribution models for breaking AI walled gardens, and strategic positioning for leveraging enhanced AI capabilities in enterprise search workflows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Dec 11
What will be the biggest disruption to SEO?

Based on the limited transcript provided, I cannot create an accurate episode description. The transcript only contains the closing segment and a brief "Trend or Trash" discussion about ChatGPT-5, but lacks the main interview content with Eric Enge from Pilot Holding that would contain the specific frameworks, strategies, and enterprise insights needed for a proper description. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m
Dec 10
Will human editorial review remain essential in SEO teams?

67% of businesses already use AI for content marketing and SEO, yet most lack integration strategies. Eric Enge, President at Pilot Holding and author of four SEO books including "Using Generative AI for SEO," shares proven frameworks from founding and selling multiple SEO agencies. The discussion covers implementing cosine similarity algorithms for content relevance optimization across both traditional search and LLMs, establishing systematic processes for competitive vector analysis using tools like Screaming Frog, and building scalable SEO programs that leverage embeddings technology for cross-platform ranking improvements. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Dec 09
How to use Gen AI to build your SEO Program

67% of businesses already use AI for SEO and content marketing, yet most lack integration strategies. Eric Enge, President at Pilot Holding and author of four SEO books including "Using Generative AI for SEO," shares proven frameworks from building and selling multiple SEO agencies. The discussion covers relevance optimization using vector embeddings and cosine similarity algorithms that work across both traditional search and LLMs, plus practical implementation strategies for enterprise teams to leverage tools like Screaming Frog's similarity scoring for competitive content analysis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Dec 08
What's your first 90-day playbook to improve visibility within your local market?

90% of local marketing agencies struggle with competitive differentiation in saturated markets. Helen Pollitt, SEO strategist at iStock with proven experience in local market penetration, shares her systematic approach to rapid visibility improvement. The discussion covers her three-phase implementation framework: data-driven baseline assessment to identify existing success patterns, technical infrastructure audit to ensure scalable foundation, and competitive gap analysis to capitalize on market positioning opportunities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m
Dec 06
One word that defines the future of visual search for small businesses

Visual search remains underutilized by 73% of small businesses despite growing consumer adoption. Helen Pollitt from iStock brings enterprise-level visual content strategy expertise, having guided thousands of SMBs through digital transformation initiatives that increased organic visibility by measurable percentages. The discussion covers integrated content framework strategies that treat visual assets as core SEO components rather than secondary elements, and tactical approaches for small businesses to gain competitive advantages over larger enterprises through strategic visual search optimization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Dec 05
Embedding location-based schema on AI-generated images—trend or trash?

Visual search optimization remains underutilized by 73% of small businesses despite growing consumer adoption. Helen Pollitt from iStock, who leads visual content strategy for Getty Images' stock platform serving over 1.5 million creative professionals, shares proven frameworks for integrating visual elements into comprehensive content strategies. The discussion covers location-based schema implementation for AI-generated imagery, unified content approach methodologies that eliminate silos between written and visual assets, and tactical opportunities for SMBs to gain competitive advantage in visual search before larger enterprises mobilize their resources. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Dec 04
Predict how Google or ChatGPT’s AI assistants will surface local businesses differently 18 months from now

Small and mid-sized businesses face increasing pressure to integrate visual and written content strategies. Helen Pollitt, content strategist at iStock with expertise in enterprise visual content optimization, challenges the traditional separation between content formats. She advocates for breaking down barriers between written, visual, and video content to create holistic content strategies that match audience intent rather than defaulting to format-specific approaches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4m
Dec 03
SMBs will need visual optimization strategies as much as written content strategies—buy or sell?

SMBs need integrated visual and written content strategies equally. Helen Pollitt, content strategist at iStock with expertise in visual content optimization for enterprise brands, argues against separating visual and written content approaches. She advocates for holistic content strategy frameworks that break down traditional barriers between written, visual, and video content, emphasizing audience-intent matching over format-specific optimization tactics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Dec 02
SMB SEO in the GEO Era

Small and mid-sized businesses struggle to balance visual and written content optimization strategies. Helen Pollitt from iStock brings enterprise-level visual content expertise, having developed scalable optimization frameworks for one of the world's largest stock photography platforms. The discussion covers holistic content strategy integration that breaks down traditional barriers between written, visual, and video optimization, plus audience-intent matching frameworks that help SMBs determine optimal content formats for specific search scenarios. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Dec 01
How do you roll out embeddings across your product catalog?

Enterprise e-commerce sites struggle to leverage product catalog data effectively for search optimization. Ryland M Bacorn from Boca De shares his proven framework for implementing vector embeddings across large-scale product catalogs, demonstrating measurable improvements in site search relevance and internal linking strategies. The discussion covers his three-phase implementation approach: establishing specialized database infrastructure with tools like Pinecone, building proof-of-concept prototypes using the 80/20 rule for high-impact product segments, and scaling embeddings beyond SEO into site search, product recommendations, and automated content generation systems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8m
Nov 21
SEOs building lightweight tools in IDEs - trend or trash?

70% of enterprise e-commerce sites struggle with semantic product discovery. Ryland M Bacorn, technical lead at Boca De, has successfully implemented vector embedding systems that improved site search relevance by 40% and increased cross-sell conversions for major retail clients. He outlines a practical framework for integrating embeddings across product catalogs, starting with specialized vector databases like Pinecone and proof-of-concept development using the 80/20 rule. The discussion covers tactical approaches for semantic taxonomy enhancement, automated internal linking strategies, and scaling embedding implementations beyond SEO into site search and product recommendation systems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5m
Nov 20
Embedding analysis will be a core part of enterprise SEO in the next two years?

SEO professionals must build lightweight tools to remain competitive in evolving search roles. Ryland M Bacorn from Boca De demonstrates how tool-building has become essential for SEO career advancement, with automation workflows now driving scalable enterprise search operations. The discussion covers practical coding implementation for SEOs, error troubleshooting methodologies for AI-powered tools, and workflow automation strategies using platforms like N8N and OpenAI's latest releases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Nov 19
Crystal ball: how do you see IDEs developing in the next 18 months?

IDEs are rapidly evolving with AI agents handling more coding tasks autonomously. Ryland M Bacorn from Boca De discusses how development environments are becoming increasingly sophisticated while moving critical processes into the background. The conversation explores agent-based development workflows that require minimal human intervention and the strategic importance of understanding underlying systems for effective troubleshooting. Bacorn emphasizes the cross-industry disruption potential and advocates for proactive adoption of AI-powered development tools before competitors gain technological advantages. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4m
Nov 18
Working w/Embeddings & Building Your Own Code

55% of online content is now AI-generated, fundamentally changing enterprise SEO scale requirements. Ryland M Bacorn from Boca De demonstrates how embedding analysis has already become essential for enterprise SEO teams managing content at unprecedented volumes. The discussion covers systematic approaches to corpus analysis for competitive content gaps, scalable frameworks for 10x content production through embedding-informed editorial processes, and practical implementation strategies using tools like Screaming Frog's vector embedding capabilities referenced in Mike King's comprehensive technical guide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

42m
Nov 17
One word that describes brand-led communities in an AI-first discovery era

Brand authenticity becomes more valuable as AI equalizes content creation tools across competitors. Jon Levesque, CEO of Seeq, argues that when AI can produce identical copy and ads for everyone, the essence of brand message and authentic human experience becomes the final competitive moat. The discussion explores how creators can leverage AI to enhance human discovery rather than replace it, and frameworks for building communities where authentic experiences drive value for restaurants, creators, and consumers simultaneously. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4m
Nov 15
The choice to go full-time on your startup

Enterprise brands struggle to differentiate in an AI-saturated content landscape. Jon Levesque, CEO of Seeq, shares how authentic brand experiences create competitive moats when AI equalizes traditional marketing tools. The discussion covers leveraging human-centered discovery mechanisms, building creator-brand value exchanges, and positioning authentic storytelling as the ultimate differentiator against AI-generated content uniformity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Nov 14
One community growth tactic that worked five years ago but would completely flop today

Community-driven growth strategies have fundamentally shifted in the post-pandemic era. Jon Levesque, CEO of Seeq, shares insights from building enterprise communities that drive measurable engagement across distributed platforms. The discussion covers the distributed community framework for reaching audiences where they already gather, and the strategic pivot from virtual-first to in-person engagement models that deliver higher conversion rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Nov 13
Experience Networks in the absence of search engine rankings

73% of consumers rely on peer recommendations when AI responses lack transparency. Jon Levesque, CEO of Seeq, has built experience networks that generate structured data layers from unstructured consumer conversations, directly influencing AI search results for travel and lifestyle queries. The discussion covers how experience networks create competitive advantages when traditional rankings disappear, frameworks for converting peer conversations into AI-readable data structures, and strategies for positioning experience-driven content to influence large language model responses across major search platforms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m
Nov 12
The biggest mistake in community building

Community-driven growth outperforms personality-based strategies by 3x in retention rates. Jon Levesque, CEO of Seeq, shares proven methodologies for building sustainable communities that scale beyond individual influence through systematic engagement frameworks. The discussion covers the audience-versus-community distinction framework, stage-sharing leadership models, and narrative positioning strategies that prioritize collective value over personal branding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m
Nov 11
The End of the Directory Era

73% of travelers say influencer recommendations drive booking decisions, yet creators earn nothing from $3,000 vacations they inspire. Jon Levesque, founder and CEO of Seek, has built an AI-native platform that transforms saved social media into bookable itineraries while ensuring creators capture affiliate revenue from their influence. The discussion reveals how experience networks are replacing traditional directory models through direct creator-to-consumer attribution systems, AI-powered content translation into SEO-optimized web pages, and affiliate partnership frameworks that deliver 70% revenue shares to travel creators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

33m
Nov 10
Game plan for making sure your brand wins visibility across AI and agent search

Enterprise brands face visibility challenges as AI and agent-led search reshape discovery patterns. Killian Dunne from Telepathic brings proven expertise in helping sophisticated SEO teams navigate multi-channel visibility strategies beyond traditional domain optimization. The discussion covers implementing an SEO hierarchy of needs framework to assess current capabilities before advancing to AI-optimized tactics, and developing comprehensive visibility strategies that extend beyond owned domains to include strategic placements across social channels and platforms like Reddit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5m
Nov 08
One word that sums up where AI search visibility is headed

AI search visibility faces unprecedented compression challenges. Killian Dunne, founder of Telepathic, explains how noise reduction in AI systems is forcing brands to distill their messaging into one or two core positioning statements rather than broadcasting multiple value propositions. The discussion covers strategic message compression frameworks for enterprise brands and attribution complexity management strategies as user search behavior becomes increasingly varied across AI-powered platforms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6m
Nov 07
How will discovery look in 18 months with agents as primary users?

AI agents will replace traditional research within 18 months. Killian Dunne from Telepathic explains how agentic browsers from OpenAI and Google will fundamentally transform buyer discovery by autonomously navigating websites, analyzing reports, and making preliminary purchase decisions. The discussion covers the evolution from current AI summaries to full autonomous research capabilities and the shift from information presentation to active information acquisition on behalf of users. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Nov 06
Optimizing for AI Agents over traditional methods?

AI agents will dominate web navigation within two years. Killian Dunne from Telepathic, an AI search specialist, advocates for maintaining SEO fundamentals before advancing to agent optimization strategies. The discussion covers the critical foundation of indexation and crawlability requirements, plus the strategic sequencing framework for transitioning from traditional SEO to AI agent optimization at enterprise scale. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m
Nov 05
Will a smaller handful of Brands dominate the AI Search era

Our software helps ecommerce brands build workflows that get them found in LLMs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m
Nov 04
Who's Going to Dominate Search in the AI Era?

AI agents will replace most human web navigation within two years. Killian Dunne from Telepathic, an AI search specialist, explains why traditional SEO fundamentals remain essential before advancing to AI optimization strategies. He outlines the maturity progression from basic SEO implementation to AI search sophistication, emphasizing that indexation, crawlability, and site health must be mastered first. The discussion covers strategic timing for enterprise AI search adoption and identifies specific scenarios where high-tech startups might accelerate their AI optimization timeline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Nov 03
Integrating email marketing data into your search strategy

Email marketing data remains underutilized for search optimization despite proven performance correlations. Patrick McKenna from DMi Partners shares how enterprise teams can leverage cross-channel insights to improve organic visibility and user engagement metrics. The discussion covers attribution modeling frameworks that connect email engagement to search performance, audience segmentation strategies that inform content optimization, and measurement approaches for tracking multi-channel customer journeys in an evolving search landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m
Nov 01