Search Everywhere Optimization: Blending Old-School SEO with New-School AI 🚀🤖

Episode Overview
In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose sits down with fractional CMO and agency owner Joshua Ramsey (JRCMO) to unpack how AI is reshaping marketing. From “search everywhere optimization” (GEO/AEO) to the practical blend of tried-and-true SEO with AI strategies, you’ll learn what actually drives visibility, lead flow, and brand authority today.

What You’ll Learn
– How to combine classic SEO fundamentals with AI-driven discovery (GEO/AEO)
– Practical ways brands can show up inside LLMs (ChatGPT/Gemini)
– Why brand authority + platform coverage = “search everywhere optimization”
– The role of files like llm.txt, Search Console tuning, and re-indexing
– KPI thinking in the AI era: attribution, reporting cadence, and scope clarity
– Avoiding “AI cloaking” traps and low-quality content penalties
– Smarter budgeting between SEO and AI visibility programs

Featured Guest
Joshua Ramsey — Fractional CMO, Author, Speaker, and Owner of JRCMO
With 20+ years in marketing and 80,000+ campaigns engineered across the U.S., Joshua helps leaders improve operations, reduce costs, and scale brand growth through intelligent strategy and execution.
Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrcmo/

Episode Highlights
– GEO in practice: Why “be found everywhere” beats single-channel SEO
– Real-world lift: Joshua’s sites jumping after technical cleanups + llm.txt
– Attribution reality: Measuring impact when LLMs influence discovery
– Agency fit: Five questions to vet marketing partners before you sign
– Budget shift: When to reallocate from classic SEO into AI presence work
– Playbooks: Education-first content, interviews, and consistent platform signals

Connect and Explore More
Host Website: https://emanuelrose.com/
Host’s AI Book (Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI): https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingintheAgeofAI-ec6fx

Connect with Emanuel Rose:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor

Connect with Guest — Joshua Ramsey (JRCMO):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrcmo/

Further Reading or Resources
Companion Blog Post (Episode Recap & Links): https://emanuelrose.com/essential-marketing-insights-from-joshua-ramsey-navigating-ai-and-brand-strategy/
Host Website (resources, primers & GEO): https://emanuelrose.com/
Host’s AI Book: https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/

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