michael buckbee, founder of Knowatoa

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March 27, 2025

How to create an SEO strategy for AI search

With people increasingly asking AI tools for suggestions on what to buy and from whom, how do you ensure you rank within AI search tools?

Traditionally, company SEO goals have been to rank well for high-volume and traffic driving keywords.

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Anisah Osman Britton

Anisah Osman Britton is coauthor of Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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