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YouTube Transcript Guide: API, Python & ASR for LLMs

YouTube Transcript Guide: API, Python & ASR for LLMs

Learn all methods to get a YouTube transcript programmatically for LLM context. Explore the official API, Python libraries, and ASR tools like OpenAI's Whisper.

10/23/202543 min read
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AI vs. Traditional Search: How Rankings & Results Differ

AI vs. Traditional Search: How Rankings & Results Differ

Learn how AI-powered search differs from traditional engines. This guide compares ranking methods, evaluation metrics, and user behavior for generative vs. clas

10/22/202541 min read
ai searchgenerative searchtraditional search
Website Structure: Subdomains, Subdirectories, or Domains?

Website Structure: Subdomains, Subdirectories, or Domains?

Should you use a subdomain or subdirectory? Learn the best website structure for SEO, comparing domains, subdomains, and subdirectories based on link equity and

10/21/202539 min read
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LLM Citations Explained: RAG & Source Attribution Methods

LLM Citations Explained: RAG & Source Attribution Methods

Explore the technical methods behind AI citation frameworks. Learn how LLMs use RAG and source attribution to provide references and reduce hallucinations.

10/20/202529 min read
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What is llms.txt? An SEO Guide to the AI Web Standard

What is llms.txt? An SEO Guide to the AI Web Standard

An in-depth guide to /llms.txt, the proposed standard to help AI parse websites. We explain its format, purpose, and the ongoing debate with Google and SEOs.

10/19/202555 min read
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Robots.txt Directives: A Guide to All Standard & Hidden Rules

Robots.txt Directives: A Guide to All Standard & Hidden Rules

An in-depth guide to all robots.txt directives. Learn the standard syntax (Allow, Disallow) and lesser-known parameters like Crawl-delay and Yandex's Clean-para

10/18/202527 min read
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Perplexity SEO: A Technical Guide to Ranking Strategies

Perplexity SEO: A Technical Guide to Ranking Strategies

An in-depth guide to Perplexity SEO. Learn how the AI answer engine ranks content based on clarity, authority, and citations instead of traditional link signals

10/17/202529 min read
perplexity seoai searchanswer engine
Sued for No Cookie Banner? The Truth About Fines & Lawsuits

Sued for No Cookie Banner? The Truth About Fines & Lawsuits

While no company has been sued simply for lacking a cookie banner, the real legal risks are regulatory fines and lawsuits for non-compliant cookie consent.

10/16/202538 min read
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How to Rank on SearchGPT: A Guide to SEO for AI Search

How to Rank on SearchGPT: A Guide to SEO for AI Search

Learn how OpenAI's SearchGPT ranks content. This guide explains key ranking factors for generative search, SEO strategies, and how to get your content cited.

10/15/202533 min read
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SEO for ChatGPT: 10 Essential Optimizations for 2025

SEO for ChatGPT: 10 Essential Optimizations for 2025

Learn the top 10 SEO optimizations for ChatGPT and AI search. This guide covers Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), E-E-A-T, and structured data for 2025.

10/14/202531 min read
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GPT-5 Router Explained: Selecting Thinking vs. Fast Models

GPT-5 Router Explained: Selecting Thinking vs. Fast Models

Learn how OpenAI's GPT-5 router works. This article explains its unified architecture and the criteria it uses to route queries to fast or thinking sub-models.

10/13/202532 min read
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PageRank Algorithm: A History of Google Search & AI's Rise

PageRank Algorithm: A History of Google Search & AI's Rise

Learn the history of Google's PageRank algorithm, from its 1998 origins to how link analysis and AI models like RankBrain and BERT shape search results in 2025.

10/13/202545 min read
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ChatGPT SEO: 5 Steps to Optimize for AI Answer Engines

ChatGPT SEO: 5 Steps to Optimize for AI Answer Engines

Learn how to optimize your website for AI with our guide to ChatGPT SEO. This article explains 5 concrete actions, from E-E-A-T content to AI crawler settings.

10/12/202530 min read
chatgpt seoai seoanswer engine optimization
How to Check for Toxic Backlinks & SEO Penalties

How to Check for Toxic Backlinks & SEO Penalties

Learn how to identify toxic backlinks and check for a Google SEO penalty. This guide explains how to conduct a backlink audit and spot manual or algorithmic pen

10/12/202527 min read
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Why Atlassian Paid $610M for The Browser Company (Arc)

Why Atlassian Paid $610M for The Browser Company (Arc)

Learn why Atlassian paid $610M for The Browser Company. This analysis covers the strategic rationale behind acquiring the Arc & Dia AI browsers for enterprise S

10/12/202540 min read
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Perplexity's LLM: A Technical Deep Dive on Sonar & PPLX

Perplexity's LLM: A Technical Deep Dive on Sonar & PPLX

Does Perplexity have its own LLM? We explain its proprietary Sonar & PPLX models, its hybrid tech stack using GPT-4, and its unique answer engine architecture.

10/12/202542 min read
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What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)? A Full Guide

What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)? A Full Guide

Learn what Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is and how it differs from traditional SEO. This guide explains how to optimize content for AI search and answer

10/11/2025140 min read
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OpenAI's Ranking Algorithm: How ChatGPT Search Works

OpenAI's Ranking Algorithm: How ChatGPT Search Works

Learn how OpenAI's ranking algorithm for ChatGPT Search works. We analyze its PageRank equivalent, reliance on Bing's index, and the role of its OAI-SearchBot c

10/11/202522 min read
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Aged Domain SEO: Do Age & Backlinks Impact Rankings?

Aged Domain SEO: Do Age & Backlinks Impact Rankings?

This research-backed analysis explores if buying an aged domain boosts SEO. Learn why domain age isn't a direct ranking factor, but a clean backlink profile is.

10/10/202535 min read
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Why Cloudflare Blocks AI Crawlers By Default: An Analysis

Why Cloudflare Blocks AI Crawlers By Default: An Analysis

An analysis of why Cloudflare now blocks AI crawlers by default. Learn about the economic reasoning, asymmetrical crawl ratios, and the evolving role of robots.

10/9/202529 min read
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Why AI Search Hasn't Disrupted Google's Revenue (Yet)

Why AI Search Hasn't Disrupted Google's Revenue (Yet)

Despite rising AI search usage, Google's ad revenue remains strong. Learn why user behavior, monetization differences, and market share keep its business model

10/8/202536 min read
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