
AI SEO Strategies for Marketing Leaders: A Practical Guide to Achieving Top Citations in AI
April 19, 2025
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Will Melton
As search experiences continue to evolve, one thing is clear: content that gets pulled into AI-generated responses isn’t just optimized—it’s intelligently structured, deeply authoritative, and incredibly human-centric. Implementing effective AI SEO strategies is crucial in this landscape. AI search tools like Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) and Microsoft’s Copilot, as well as Perplexity, Claude, and ChatGPT, prioritize clear, well-organized content…
Well-Trained Mind Academy SEO Case Study
April 17, 2025
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albrecht
An online school saw a 66% year-over-year increase in organic traffic after partnering with us for SEO—helping them reach enrollment goals 45 days before classes began.…
Why Mid-Market Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore Video Anymore
April 16, 2025
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Kayleigh Crandell
AI is flooding the internet with more content than ever before—but none of it builds trust like human-made video. For mid-market companies competing with high-budget enterprises and scrappy disruptors, attention is your greatest currency. The digital playing field is more crowded than ever, and the brands that are winning aren’t necessarily bigger or better—they’re just being seen more. And the…

Xponent21 Merges with dBArcade, Expands Video Capabilities to Accelerate Content Ecosystem Strategy and Drive Growth for Clients
April 4, 2025
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Will Melton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Will MeltonCEO, Xponent21wmelton@xponent21.com(804) 205-9019 x700 Xponent21 Merges with dBArcade, Expands Video Capabilities to Accelerate Content Ecosystem Strategy and Drive Growth for Clients Richmond, VA — March 25, 2025 — Richmond-based digital marketing agency Xponent21, now in its 10th year of business, has merged with local video production studio dBArcade. The merger strengthens Xponent21’s in-house video capabilities while deepening…
AI Ready RVA Strategic Marketing Case Study
March 20, 2025
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Courtney Turrin
We helped AI Ready RVA launch as a nonprofit, attract 2,000+ LinkedIn followers, and host a 450-attendee inaugural event—establishing it as Richmond’s AI education hub.…

The Truth About AI Content and SEO: Why Strategy and Expertise Matter More Than Ever
March 11, 2025
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Will Melton
If you’ve heard that “AI-generated content is bad for SEO,” you’re not alone. We’ve had clients come to us worried that using AI to assist with content creation will get their website penalized by Google or cause their search rankings to take a hit. They heard it from “a guy.” Let’s set the record straight: AI-generated content isn’t the problem.…

How to Optimize Your Website and Content to Rank in AI Search Results
March 11, 2025
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Will Melton
As AI-powered search engines like Perplexity, Google’s AI Overviews, and tools such as ChatGPT continue to reshape how users find information, content creators must evolve their SEO strategies to keep up. In 2024, 60% of Google searches never left the search engine results page (SERP), underscoring the need for tactics that capture attention within these evolving platforms. More than ever,…
The AI SEO Content Accelerator | Part 14: A/B Testing & Iteration
March 2, 2025
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Will Melton
New to this series? Start with Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success AI search is dynamic—what works today may not work tomorrow. Continuous testing and iteration ensure that your content, messaging, and engagement strategies remain effective over time. By analyzing performance data and making incremental improvements, you can refine your AI SEO strategy to maximize visibility, engagement, and conversions. This step…
The AI SEO Content Accelerator | Part 13: Proactive Outreach, Promotion, & Community Engagement
March 2, 2025
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Will Melton
New to this series? Start with Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success AI search engines don’t operate in isolation—they assess credibility, influence, and engagement across the web. A strong AI SEO strategy extends beyond content creation to active outreach, relationship-building, and participation in digital conversations. To solidify your presence in AI-driven search results, your brand must be referenced across trusted platforms,…
The AI SEO Content Accelerator | Part 12: Maintain & Refresh Content for AI Search Longevity
March 2, 2025
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Will Melton
New to this series? Start with Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success AI search engines favor content that is fresh, updated, and continuously optimized. Unlike traditional search, where evergreen content may hold steady rankings, AI-generated results prioritize relevant, timely, and contextually up-to-date information. To maintain visibility in AI-driven search, content must be monitored, refreshed, and expanded to align with evolving search…
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