Agentic Commerce: AI Agents Are Reshaping Checkout
Commerce By Jenn Wheatley Jun 08 2026 The Skinny Agentic commerce is a spectrum, not a binary. Most “agents” today are still assistive, but the rails for semi-autonomous and fully…
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Want to present at SMX Next? Now’s the time to submit a pitch!
SMX Next returns online Nov. 18, focusing on navigating today’s complex search landscape and mastering the tactics that will define success in 2027 and beyond. Search marketing isn’t just changing;…
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What Meta’s AI Connectors Change About Running Paid Social
For as long as most of us have run paid social, the work has lived inside Ads Manager. You logged in to check performance, you logged in to make a…
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13 proven lead generation strategies and tactics that work
TABLE OF CONTENTS Josh Gallant Josh is the founder of Backstage SEO, an organic growth firm that helps SaaS companies capture demand. He’s a self-proclaimed spreadsheet nerd by day, volunteer…
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Chick-fil-A’s Secret to 15% Growth for 37 Years Straight
What makes a brand legendary? You might think it’s all about your product or service. The truth is, it’s not about how good you think your stuff is but what…
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Topics, Structure and Search Intent
Posted 17-03-2026 by Liam At ThoughtShift, we spend a lot of time exploring how people search, how Google understands content, and what genuinely helps brands grow online. While SEO constantly…
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SEO, GEO, and AEO Aren’t the Same Thing… But One Still Comes First
TL;DR: SEO, GEO, and AEO are related but not interchangeable. Strong ecommerce SEO fundamentals like technical health, content quality, authority, and intent alignment remain the foundation for visibility across every…
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Changes To Google Ads Target-Based Bid Strategies
Come August 17th, 2026, Google will implement a significant system change that will impact campaigns limited by budget using target-based bidding strategies. This includes both target CPA (tCPA) and target…
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Amazon Performance Plus: Setup, Strategy, and ROAS Gains
The Skinny Amazon Performance+ is reshaping how brands use Amazon DSP, but you don’t need to unpack every technical detail to decide if it belongs in your plan. The points…
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5 questions to ask AI vendors before buying a tool
There are many ways to use AI in marketing, and it feels like for every smart initiative, 10 AI vendors have cropped up with a tool to address it. At…
