Black Hat GEO Tactics and Why to Avoid Them

As AI-driven search continues to grow, so does the temptation to manipulate it. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is still evolving, and with that uncertainty comes a wave of tactics designed to shortcut visibility in tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI-driven results.  If this feels familiar, it should. The same pattern has played out countless times in the world of SEO.  What’s different this time is the […]

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Beyond Keywords: How to Optimize for AI-Powered Search?

Search engines are evolving from simple matchmakers of queries and pages into systems that interpret, condense, and present information on their own. Users are increasingly met with synthesized answers, comparisons, and summaries directly within the results page, often before they visit a website.  As a result, visibility is no longer determined by keywords alone. It now depends […]

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Why AI Recommendations Vary and What Businesses Can Do About It

Businesses are increasingly tracking how often their brand appears in AI tools like ChatGPT and other generative search platforms. Yet research shows AI recommendations can vary widely, even when the same question is asked multiple times.  This variation can confuse marketers measuring AI visibility. The cause is simple: AI systems rely on confidence and entity signals, […]

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Why AI Search Results Vary: The Problem with Measuring Brand Visibility

AI-powered search is reshaping how businesses appear online, but it also makes measuring brand visibility more complex than ever. As Google and other AI search systems evolve, the user experience no longer depends on static rankings. Instead, AI tools generate responses based on context, location, user behaviour, and intent. This means brands can be visible in one AI […]

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Why Traditional Metrics Fail in Generative AI Search

Generative AI is reshaping how users discover information, but most marketing measurement frameworks have not caught up. Marketers still rely on familiar metrics like rankings, impressions, and click-through rates. These signals worked well in traditional search, where visibility and traffic followed a predictable path. That model is changing.  In AI-driven search environments, users often get answers directly […]

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OpenAI & ChatGPT Updates: What Marketers Need to Know 

AI search is evolving quickly, and recent updates from OpenAI are reshaping how brands approach SEO, GEO, and digital advertising. From product changes to new monetization models, these updates signal a shift toward practical adoption and measurable business impact.  ChatGPT Ads Are Scaling Quickly OpenAI’s advertising rollout is gaining momentum. In just weeks, ChatGPT has […]

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Who Should Manage AI Search Optimization: A New Role for a New Era

AI search optimization doesn’t belong to just one team. In most organizations, it sits with SEO but depends heavily on content and brand to be effective.  Search is changing quickly. Traditional SEO still matters, but AI-powered tools are reshaping how people discover and evaluate information. AI assistants, generative search results, and large language models are now part of […]

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Your Competitors Are Influencing AI Training Data – Are You?

Artificial intelligence is changing how buyers find and evaluate brands.  Search engines and AI platforms now generate answers, summaries, and recommendations. They rely on online content to decide:  If your competitors publish clear, structured, authoritative content, they are shaping how AI understands your industry.  The question is simple: Are you doing the same?  How AI Systems Learn […]

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Google Ads Updates Spring 2026: AI Creative Is Accelerating Fast

Google Ads is evolving quickly, with a wave of AI-powered creative tools now built directly into the platform. From automated ad copy to image and video generation, advertisers can now produce campaign assets faster than ever.  But speed comes with trade-offs. As automation increases, so does the risk of losing control over messaging, performance, and […]

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Celebrating the 2026 Business Achievement Awards

On March 31, 2026, the Foundery team attended the London Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards, a night that brought together some of the most innovative and impactful businesses in the region.  We were proud to be recognized as a finalist for Medium Business of the Year alongside standout organizations including Medpoint Health Care Centre and Verbeek Kitchens. It was an honour to be included […]

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Google Advertising in 2026: What Businesses Should Expect 

Digital advertising is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people search, discover products, and make buying decisions online.  For marketing teams running Google Ads campaigns, this shift means advertising strategies must evolve. Google’s latest updates point toward a clear direction. Advertising will become more conversational, more personalized, and more integrated into the search experience.  Here are the key changes to Google advertising that marketing […]

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