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Stop Targeting the Wrong Keywords (And Find the Ones That Actually Make Money)
Chapter 01

Stop Targeting the Wrong Keywords (And Find the Ones That Actually Make Money)

Most SEOs chase traffic volume. The ones winning in 2026 chase purchase intent. Here's how to flip the script, find keywords SEO tools call 'zero volume,' and build pages that convert buyers and rank in AI.

7 minRead
Your Fastest SEO Wins Are Already in Google Search Console
Chapter 02

Your Fastest SEO Wins Are Already in Google Search Console

Google Search Console is a free goldmine that shows every keyword you're close to ranking for but aren't capturing. Here's the complete mining guide — filters, regex patterns, and the AI button that does the work for you.

10 minRead
How to Get ChatGPT and Perplexity to Recommend Your Business
Chapter 03

How to Get ChatGPT and Perplexity to Recommend Your Business

AI search is growing fast, and traffic from it converts at 4–5× the rate of regular SEO. Here's the real mechanics behind AI citations — plus the myths that are wasting your time.

10 minRead
The Three Page Types That Convert Buyers AND Get Cited by AI
Chapter 04

The Three Page Types That Convert Buyers AND Get Cited by AI

Three specific page types rank for bottom-of-funnel keywords, convert ready-to-buy visitors, and get pulled into AI answers — all at once. Here's exactly how to build them.

9 minRead
How to Build Backlinks Without Paying for Them (2026 Playbook)
Chapter 05

How to Build Backlinks Without Paying for Them (2026 Playbook)

Links still matter — but not the way most link-building guides teach. Here's the honest 2026 picture: what's overhyped, what actually works, and how to earn high-authority links for free.

8 minRead
Local SEO: From Zero to $100K/Month in Under 90 Days
Chapter 06

Local SEO: From Zero to $100K/Month in Under 90 Days

Local SEO is faster and more concrete than general SEO. Here's the complete playbook — optimizing your GBP, building scenario-based money pages, earning map-pack rankings, and the driving-directions signal most businesses ignore.

9 minRead
YouTube Is a Search Engine: Use It Like One
Chapter 07

YouTube Is a Search Engine: Use It Like One

Most marketers treat video as a brand channel. The ones winning in 2026 treat it as a search asset. Here's how to make YouTube videos rank in Google, get cited by AI, and convert viewers into buyers.

9 minRead
The SEO Mistakes That Erase Years of Work Overnight
Chapter 08

The SEO Mistakes That Erase Years of Work Overnight

Google's penalties are becoming permanent. AI-generated content at scale is the fastest way to tank a site — and the patterns are well-documented. Here's what to avoid, and how to build something durable.

10 minRead