Ep. 385: SEO is evolving. In this episode of Success in Mind, I sit down with Tianna Mamalick, founder of SMB Marketing School, to discuss how AI is changing search and what small business owners must do to stay visible online.
Why people are now typing questions instead of keywords into Google
How to use FAQs, service pages, and blogs to get found
Why social media platforms are the new search engines
The importance of Google Business Profiles, reviews, and backlinks
Action steps you can take this week to strengthen your SEO
Whether you’re new to SEO or ready to future-proof your strategy, this conversation will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.
SMB Marketing → https://smbmarketingschool.com/ Keyword Course → https://smbmarketingschool.com/keyword-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smbmarketingschool LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmamalick/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@smbmarketingschool Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/smbmarketingschool Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smbmarketingschool Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/theterihollandBook a coaching call → https://www.teriholland.ca05:13 Evolving Search Behaviour
08:43 The Relevance of Blogs in Modern SEO
12:09 Misconceptions About SEO and AI
14:57 Social Media’s Role in Search
17:10 Navigating Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
21:20 The Changing Landscape of Keywords
26:06 Optimizing Google My Business for SEO
31:25 The Role of Backlinks in SEO
38:34 Actionable SEO Steps for Business Owners
45:07 The Future of SEO in the Age of AI