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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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W 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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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Richmond, VA, for 2025
April 1, 2025
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Will Melton
Digital marketing is critical for businesses aiming to propel themselves in today’s competitive landscape. With many online platforms to deploy ads on, and a rapidly evolving search landscape, finding the right agency for your business can mean the difference between stagnance and exponential growth. With the right digital marketing agency and strategy plan, your business will increase online visibility, drive…

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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.…

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Will AI-Written Content Hurt Your SEO? Here’s What No One’s Telling You
March 18, 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.…

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Xponent21 Launches Full Suite of AI SEO Solutions to Help Brands Dominate AI Summaries and Top Citations
March 18, 2025
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W Melton
By Xponent21 Team As global search traffic continues to decline and AI-generated summaries reshape the way users receive information, Xponent21 is proud to announce the launch of a full suite of AI SEO solutions built to help brands lead in this rapidly evolving digital landscape. Traditional SEO alone no longer delivers the impact it once did. With Google’s AI Overviews,…

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The AI SEO Content Accelerator | Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success
March 15, 2025
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Will Melton
For years, we’ve been refining content cluster strategies informed by psychology and human behavior—testing them with clients across industries, proving that when you build content ecosystems designed for how people actually think and search, results follow. But in August 2024, we put our own methods to the ultimate test. We turned the full weight of our AI SEO framework inward,…

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Cover image for Part 2 of the AI SEO Content Accelerator series by Xponent21, titled 'Define Your Business Case' with purple gradient background and photo of Will Melton, CEO.
The AI SEO Content Accelerator | Part 2: Define Your Business Case
March 14, 2025
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Will Melton
New to this series? Start with Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success Before you dive into AI-driven SEO, you need a clear reason for doing it. Without a solid business case, you risk chasing rankings without a strategy that delivers tangible business value. AI search is a powerful tool—but how will you use it to grow your brand? This…

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Cover image for Part 3 of the AI SEO Content Accelerator series by Xponent21, titled 'Conduct In-Depth AI Search Research' with purple gradient background and photo of Will Melton, CEO.
The AI SEO Content Accelerator | Part 3: Conduct In-Depth AI Search Research
March 13, 2025
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Will Melton
New to this series? Start with Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success AI-powered search isn’t just changing how people find information—it’s changing what they find. Unlike traditional search, which relies heavily on keywords and backlinks, AI-driven results prioritize context, conversational language, and authoritative sources. If you want your content to show up in AI-generated responses, you need to understand exactly how…

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Cover image for Part 4 of the AI SEO Content Accelerator series by Xponent21, titled 'Set a Clear, Measurable Goal' with purple gradient background and photo of Will Melton, CEO.
The AI SEO Content Accelerator | Part 4: Set a Clear, Measurable Goal
March 12, 2025
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Will Melton
New to this series? Start with Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success AI search success isn’t about producing more content—it’s about creating the right content and tracking its impact. Without a clear goal, you risk publishing articles that might rank but don’t drive meaningful business results. By setting specific, measurable objectives, you ensure that every piece of content you create serves…

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