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How to Optimize Your Website and Content to Rank in AI Search Results
April 29, 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,…

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Behind the Scenes: What to Expect from a Professional Video Shoot
April 28, 2025
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Kayleigh Crandell
ContentsSo you’re considering doing a video for your company. How do you prepare? And what happens after the cameras stop rolling? Step 1: Video Pre-Production – The Game PlanStep 2: Production – Lights, Camera, ConfidenceStep 3: Post-Production – Where the Magic HappensThe Editor’s Workflow: Step-by-StepStep 4: Distribution – Get It in Front of the Right People at the Right TimeStep 5:…

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How to Attract High-Value Clients Using Strategic Video Content
April 24, 2025
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Kayleigh Crandell
Not all leads are created equal—and you know it. So does the rest of your team. If you’re in growth mode, chasing down unqualified leads is draining your team’s energy and muddying your brand perception. High-value clients don’t just want your services—they want your insight, your clarity, and your confidence. That means your marketing content can’t just “generate awareness.” It…

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From Invisible to In-Demand: Building Brand Authority with Video
April 22, 2025
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Kayleigh Crandell
If people don’t know you exist, they can’t choose you. It sounds simple, but it’s the reality mid-market companies face every day. You’re great at what you do—but your digital presence doesn’t reflect it. The result? You’re invisible in the places your ideal buyers are paying attention. Brand authority isn’t about being everywhere. It’s about being recognized, respected, and remembered.…

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PA Window Tint Local SEO Case Study
April 21, 2025
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Xponent21
Through strategic content optimizations, we drove a 3.8X increase in visibility in local searches, contributing to a 75% increase in phone calls.…

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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…

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Well-Trained Mind Academy SEO Case Study
April 17, 2025
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Xponent21
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.…

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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…

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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…

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Finding the Best SEO Agencies in Richmond, VA: A Collaborative Guide for 2025
April 1, 2025
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Will Melton
ContentsThe Richmond SEO Agency Landscape is Diverse1. Xponent21 – Richmond’s SEO Agency for Growth-Driven Brands2. Workshop Digital3. Peak Placement4. NetSearch Digital Marketing5. Torx Media6. Addison Clark7. Third Marble Marketing8. Key Web Concepts / Emerge RichmondSome “Richmond SEO Agencies” That Rank in Richmond Are Not Located HereConclusion: An Abundant Array of SEO Agencies in Richmond, VATrust But VerifyWhy Did We Write…

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Most of our clients don’t have the time --- or desire --- to read dozens of articles to keep a finger on the pulse of the digital marketing industry. And quite frankly, we believe they shouldn’t have to, because that’s our job. The Xponent21 team is dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest industry news and strategies so that our clients can focus on running their businesses. All of our articles are written with our clients in mind, providing you with just enough information to know that your marketing dollars are being put to good use and to feel empowered making decisions.


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