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DIGITAL MARKETING: The Generative Engine Optimisation Tipping Point?

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Generative Engine Optimisation: Why It’s Overtaking SEO in Google Search and Why You Must Act Now

Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is fast becoming more important than traditional SEO, especially when it comes to visibility in Google Search Results and across the latest AI-powered platforms.

GEO vs SEO: What’s Changing?

While SEO has always been about climbing the rankings in search results and attracting clicks, GEO is about ensuring your content is referenced, cited, or summarised directly within AI-generated answers. This shift is significant. Instead of users scrolling through a list of blue links, they’re increasingly receiving instant, conversational answers from AI tools such as Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.

Industry analysts are already predicting a sharp decline in traditional search. By 2026, organic search traffic could fall by more than half as users turn to AI-powered search for immediate answers. The numbers speak for themselves: the majority of consumers now trust generative AI results, and adoption of AI-enhanced search is rising rapidly. Have we reached the tipping point where innovators and early adopters are replaced by a majority?

Why Taking Action Now Is Critical

  • User behaviour is evolving: People are moving away from sifting through search results and are instead asking AI tools for clear, direct answers. Google’s AI Overviews are already replacing featured snippets, and platforms like Perplexity and ChatGPT are seeing a surge in use, particularly among younger audiences.

  • Visibility is on the line: If your content isn’t optimised for GEO, you risk being left out of these new AI-driven answer boxes, even if your SEO is strong. AI engines favour content that is authoritative, conversationally written, well-structured, and easy to extract for their responses.

  • Influence over clicks: With GEO, your brand can be referenced in AI-generated answers, keeping you front-of-mind even if users don’t immediately visit your website. This is the new battleground for digital influence.

What You Should Do

  • Update your content: Make sure your information is clearly structured, answers questions in a conversational manner, and demonstrates genuine expertise and trustworthiness.

  • Optimise for AI platforms: Don’t focus solely on Google. Ensure your content is accessible and easily referenced by all major AI engines.

  • Move quickly: Early movers are already gaining a significant advantage. Delaying could mean losing both visibility and influence as AI-driven search becomes the norm.

GEO isn’t just the next step after SEO – it’s the new standard for digital presence. Those who adapt now will secure their place in the AI-powered future of search. I can guide you through this transformative phase.

Can I integrate GEO into SEO?

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Steve Coulter has a 35+ year sales and marketing career both pre & post Internet. A serial innovator and early adopter of technology and new media. In a world of recombinant business ideas and disruption, increasingly involved in digital transformation and the cutting edge of search. I enjoy partnering with companies who scan the horizon and wish to stay ahead of the competition. Please contact me to discuss your digital marketing strategy. 

DIGITAL MARKETING: Why Improve?

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Many successful businesses have poor websites. Why improve?

You might wonder why bother upgrading your digital presence when your order book is full and lead times are long.

The counter-argument: better digital marketing could let you scale up or increase prices.

It’s a curious situation – digitally lacking yet physically thriving.

But consider:

  1. Is your website modern and optimised, or outdated yet “sort of good enough”?
  2. For national/international businesses: does your site attract typical search queries?
  3. For local businesses: is your Google Business listing claimed, optimised and regularly updated?
  4. Are you starting to notice gaps in your digital marketing?
  5. Is it all looking a bit tired?

These questions merely touch the surface. If you’d like to discuss with an affordable SME marketing specialist with digital transformation expertise, please get in touch.

BUSINESS: Have You Searched Your Business On AI Apps?

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Customers are beginning to move away from Google Search (& other brands) in favour of the more conversational, quote prompt based searching associated with AI Apps like Chat GPT – it’s called ‘Conversational Search’. This means you must now consider the information and detail about your business stored online and study how these apps are projecting your business to prospects.

Another job! I hear you groan.

That’s OK, I can help you, just contact me and we can investigate where you are today and begin to engineer where you wish to be tomorrow. My affordable Audit-Fix-Maximise process for digital transformation covers AI technical SEO hygiene.

In the meantime I ran my own agency through to see the result. I was really pleased with the appraisal and to see an understanding of my offering and appreciation of my 35 plus year career in sales and marketing including the 25 since the millenium I’ve been involved in digital.

Since people have been quizzing the apps on leading figures like Elon Musk for an unbiassed opinion, can we accept that, for now, AI apps are giving a fair representation?

Fun search; Go to Chat GPT and use the prompt ‘Tell me about [INSERT YOUR BUSINESS NAME & INTERNET DOMAIN]

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Overview of Steve Coulter Creative

Steve Coulter Creative is a digital marketing consultancy based in Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK, led by Steve Coulter. The business specialises in affordable, data-driven digital marketing strategies tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them grow, attract more customers, and improve their online presence.

Background and Experience

– Steve Coulter has over 35 years of experience across various industries, including automotive finance, e-commerce, and digital marketing.

– He was instrumental in pioneering Business User Finance & Leasing and developing the Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) model, later adopted by major car brands.

– His expertise covers both traditional and digital business landscapes, with a strong focus on innovation and practical marketing solutions.

– Steve has held senior roles such as National Used Car Sales Manager for Renault UK and has managed marketing campaigns for multiple brands.

Services Offered

– Digital marketing strategy and analysis

– Social media marketing and audits

– Google Business Page (GBP) optimisation for local search

– SEO content creation and keyword analysis

– Performance tracking with clear action plans and ROI focus

Philosophy

Steve Coulter emphasises simplicity, data-driven marketing, and clear messaging inspired by advertising legends like Bill Bernbach and David Ogilvy. He values disruptive innovation and aims to unlock new opportunities for clients by combining unique business ideas.

Additional Creative Work

Steve Coulter Creative also has a presence in art and design, offering abstract and op art as large scale giclée prints and pop art painting commissions. As a pixel artist created Web 3.0 tokenised NFT and branding projects for International clients.

Summary

Steve Coulter Creative is a well-established digital marketing consultancy with deep industry experience, a strong local and national client base, and a focus on practical, affordable solutions for business growth.

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Thank-you Perplexity AI. (Prompt: What can you tell me about Steve Coulter Creative)

If you would like to discuss moving your business forward with affordable state of the art digital marketing and transformation solutions please contact me.

DIGITAL MARKETING: US Real Estate & U.K. Estate Agency Improvement Packages

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US Real Estate & U.K. Estate Agency Digital Presence Transformation

Transform Your Real Estate Agency Business Online: My Expert Digital Enhancement Package ‘Business Boost’

Is your real estate agency website and digital marketing underperforming? Are potential clients choosing your competitors?

My Audit-Fix-Maximise program delivers immediate improvements and generates more qualified leads and closed deals.

What You’ll Get:
– Comprehensive website and Google Business Profile audit
– Search Engine Optimised content creation tailored to real estate audiences
– Strategic digital marketing alignments with Google’s critical EEAT and YMYL guidelines
– Technical optimisations to improve your visibility in both traditional and AI-powered search

Why Act Now?
In today’s challenging market, your competitors are already enhancing their digital presence. Every day without optimisation means missed opportunities and lost revenue. My proven system has helped real estate professionals increase website traffic and build trust by lifting the Google Review Score from 4.2 to 4.7

Choose Your Performance Level:
Whether you need fundamental improvements or comprehensive digital transformation, we offer customised packages designed specifically for real estate professionals looking to dominate their local market.

Affordable digital transformation packages from only £150 – £400 to set up the programme for success. Contact me to discuss your business, objectives and goals for the programme.

Contact me today.

Call: +44(0)7407 038877 (+WhatsApp)
Email: steve@stevecoulter.co.uk

SCC – Simple – Creative – Cost Effective

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: My Foreword To ‘The Definitive Guide…’

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Congratulations on discovering “The Definitive Guide to Digital Transformation for Legacy Businesses.”

How did this guide come about? As an avid user of AI applications, whilst exploring potential opportunities, I analysed my CV through a prompt seeking areas of expertise where I might find employment or commissions. Based on previous projects and successes, Digital Transformation consistently emerged as the top result. Further investigation revealed that this outcome was driven by my work in change management when implementing the BS5750/ISO9002 Quality Standard in businesses between 1995 and 2005, combined with organic digital marketing skills and knowledge developed thereafter.

The renowned physicist Richard Feynman once remarked, “You are only an expert on a subject when you can teach it to others.” With this in mind, I began researching the areas where my knowledge was lacking. This led to brainstorming chapters which, as they expanded, required further research. You now hold the result of that journey.

Certainly, anyone with an interest in digital transformation could undertake similar research, but it is time-consuming. I believe most business owners can generate more revenue by running their businesses rather than learning about Technology Horizon Scanning. Additionally, many online resources on this subject are of a research or academic nature, so I have written this guide in a non-academic style. The transformation process is divided into specific chapters, each with subheadings and a conclusion. I am developing an online version with tools and management consulting checklists. Within each chapter, you will find pearls of profit wisdom that entrepreneurs and business people will recognise and may wish to act upon. I have never attended a training course that has not yielded at least tenfold returns upon returning to business. With this in mind, despite exceeding 100 pages, I encourage you to print the document (or individual chapters) and highlight pertinent areas requiring work or research. Do make notes in the margins!

Why is this guide free? My intention is to evangelise on the subject because digital transformation is critical to the future existence of every business. I wrote this document with legacy businesses and those affected by Google’s stringent YMYL SEO rules specifically in mind. If you do not maximise your opportunities or defend your business against industry disruptors, it simply will not survive.

Compliance is also vital in YMYL disciplines and needs to be incorporated alongside contemporary issues such as accessibility and sustainability. You need digitally skilled staff and, upon completion, a system to future-proof your business. All of this is included.

As a consultant, I am available for contact. I would also appreciate your feedback from your own digital transformation endeavours, which I will incorporate into future editions.

Wishing you a successful digital transformation.

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Please contact me for your FREE copy of The Definitive Guide To Digital Transformation For Legacy Businesses. The bundle includes a 15 chapter 123 page comprehensive process and also a one page 5 stage process for SME sized businesses with limited time and funds. The larger document may be used for reference.

DIGITAL MARKETING: 2025 Most Crucial Intel So Far

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Digital Marketing Search Enging Optimisation in 2025 – Adapting to AI and Emerging Opportunities. SEO Isn’t Dead but Evolving.

Crucial Intelligence. 

Google’s dominance persists (83.54% of searches), but AI chatbots like ChatGPT (4.33%) and platforms like YouTube (6.79%) are gaining traction, signalling a shift in search behaviour.

Q. How have you altered your strategy?


AI’s Impact on Search.

AI-driven tools provide personalised answers, reducing clicks to websites. Google’s integration of AI into search results creates challenges but also opportunities for content creators.

Q. Are you optimising your content to be picked up by AI apps?


Algorithm Updates Favour Quality.

Google’s 2024 updates penalised even large sites, emphasising high-quality, authentic content over technical optimisation. Good news for SME! Smaller businesses benefited from these changes.

Q. Could you ramp up quality and authenticity to benefit?


AI Content Can Rank.

AI-generated content, if high-quality and user-focused, can perform well in search rankings, as shown by recent studies and data.

So, potentially no penalty for automation.

Future SEO Success.

Winning strategies include creating original content, understanding user intent, adapting to AI-driven changes, and leveraging multimedia formats like video and audio.

Q. Introduce a Text – Voice – Video strategy?

Stay ahead in the evolving SEO landscape, embrace AI tools, focus on quality content, and adapt to shifting user behaviours to thrive in 2025!

Do you struggle to devote enough time to your advertising & marketing. Contact me to discuss how we could resolve that by working together in an affordable way.

DIGITAL MARKETING: Free Website Audit

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Free Comprehensive Website & Digital Marketing Audit.

Discover hidden opportunities and unlock your online potential with a free, no obligation digital analysis.

Myself and team will evaluate your website performance, SEO ranking, content strategy, and social media presence to identify the critical gaps and untapped growth channels.

You will receive actionable insights and recommendations across all your digital channels delivered in a clear, prioritised report.

Take the first step toward digital excellence and greater profit today – your competitors already have.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Please contact me and let’s work together.

DIGITAL MARKETING: What Is SEO?

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What is SEO? A Beginner’s Guide to Search Engine Optimisation

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the art and science of making your website more visible in search engine results. Think of it as making your website speak the same language as Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines so they can better understand and recommend your content to people searching for topics related to your site.

How Does SEO Work?

When you search for something online, search engines scan through millions of websites to find the most relevant results. They use complex algorithms to determine which pages deserve to appear at the top of search results. SEO involves optimising your website to meet these algorithms’ criteria.

Key Elements of SEO

Quality Content:
The foundation of good SEO is creating valuable, relevant content that answers people’s questions and solves their problems. This means writing clear, informative articles, blog posts, or web pages that address topics your target audience cares about.

Keywords:
Keywords are the search terms people type into search engines. Effective SEO involves researching and naturally incorporating relevant keywords into your content. However, it’s important to avoid “keyword stuffing” the practice of unnaturally forcing keywords into your text.

Technical Optimisation:
Search engines need to be able to easily crawl and understand your website. This includes having:
– Fast loading speeds
– Mobile-friendly design
– Secure hosting (HTTPS)
– Clear site structure
– Proper HTML markup

Backlinks:
When other reputable websites link to your content, search engines view this as a vote of confidence. Building quality backlinks through creating share-worthy content and building relationships with other sites is crucial for SEO success.

Why SEO Matters

In today’s digital world, being visible in search results is crucial for any business or website. Good SEO practices can:
– Drive more organic (free) traffic to your website
– Build credibility and trust with your audience
– Provide better user experience for your visitors
– Generate more leads and sales
– Create sustainable, long-term results

Getting Started with SEO

Start by focusing on creating high-quality content that serves your audience’s needs. Research keywords relevant to your topic and incorporate them naturally into your writing. Ensure your website is technically sound and easy to navigate. Remember that SEO is a long-term strategy – it takes time to see results, but the benefits are well worth the effort.

SEO isn’t about tricking search engines; it’s about making your website the best possible resource for your target audience. When you focus on providing value to your users, search engines will notice and reward your efforts with better rankings.

SCC & SEO

Please contact me if you would like your website content refreshed or optimised for search engines. It’s very rewarding to make alterations and see the improved search and visits results. Virtually free, this is peak Organic Marketing!

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More detailed explanations about the two different types of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) are here:

An Explanation Of On-Page SEO
An Explanation Of Off-Page SEO