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Alex Birkett

The 7 Best Digital PR Agencies in 2026

Digital PR is cool again. Don’t just take my word for it; take the abundance of research showing that to make your brand appear in AI engines, it requires much more than creating content on your own website (though that helps, too). It means you have to be mentioned variable across the web – in … Read more

The 7 Best Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Agencies

Answer engine optimization (AEO) is the new frontier of organic growth. While SEO as a channel is still massively valuable, and SEO tactics play into AEO success, it requires a mindset shift and a broader set of tools than most SEO agencies are equipped with. There are and will be many people claiming to be … Read more

Name Your Year (2025): Faith

My friend Joe Martin is a smart guy. I look up to him when it comes to designing a fulfilling life, and also when it comes to acoustic Kanye West covers. One of the coolest things he does is name his year in advance. It sets the intent for your actions and is a quick … Read more

Content Scaling: 13 Advanced Techniques to Amp It Up

Most people can write one good blog post. But one good blog post doesn’t drive results. A thousand good blog posts drive results. This constant demand for fresh, engaging content to captivate both the audience and search engines is a real pain point for many marketers and content creators. However, there are ways to streamline … Read more

Name Your Year (2024): Arena

My friend Joe Martin is a smart guy. I look up to him when it comes to designing a fulfilling life, and also when it comes to acoustic Kanye West covers. One of the coolest things he does is name his year in advance. It sets the intent for your actions and is a quick … Read more

The 13 Best SaaS Marketing Agencies in 2026

It’s easier than ever to start a SaaS business, but harder than ever to grow one. This is true now. And if I had to bet on it, distribution will be increasingly advantageous as SaaS gets easier to build with new technology, AI, and agents. Many SaaS verticals have become crowded or even commoditized. Thus, … Read more

The 10 Best B2B SEO Agencies in 2026

Hiring a B2B SEO agency? With my absolutely unbiased (narrator: he is not unbiased, he indeed runs a B2B SEO agency) and expert guidance, I’ll introduce you to the best B2B SEO agencies around. Everyone has a different budget, organizational context, and goal, so I’ll help you marry the right SEO agency to your specific … Read more

The 7 Best GPT-4 Tools in 2025

If GPT-3 was a driverless car, GPT-4 would be a warp-speed spaceship cruising through the cosmos of language and innovation. In this post, we’ll introduce you to seven amazing GPT-4 tools that are redefining the boundaries of possibilities. These tools are not only powered by GPT-4, but also come integrated with other cutting-edge technologies like … Read more

The 13 Best AI SEO Tools in 2026

AI SEO is all the rage. Whatever you want to call it – GEO, AEO, AI Search, or just good old SEO (Search Everywhere Optimization). What’s apparent is we are now optimizing for an entirely new interface and user experience. As such, there are a slew of AI SEO tools to monitor brand visibility in … Read more