PiperMache

Google just made it official - search as you know it is over. 🔍➡️🤖

At Google I/O this week, they announced the biggest change to search in 25+ years. The traditional search box is being replaced with an AI-powered conversation. No more scrolling through blue links. Just AI answers.

I've been talking about this shift for the past year, and I've been building it into every website and SEO strategy I touch. It's called GEO - Generative Engine Optimization - and it's how your business gets cited by AI tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity when someone searches for what you do.

Here's the stat that should wake you up: AI search tools currently recommend only about 1.2% of local businesses. The other 98.8% are invisible.

That gap is the opportunity. And it's still open, but not for long.

I just published a full breakdown of what GEO is, why it matters for small businesses right here in Alabama, and exactly what you can do about it right now.

https://pipermache.com/what-is-geo-and-why-your-alabama-business-needs-it-now/

Summer mode is officially ON. ☀️

The kids are home, and I am fully embracing the chaos, with a plan. 😂

Starting now, my office hours are shifting to 7am–11am. My strategy? Get as much done as possible while the preteens recharge. ;)

Here's what that means for working with me:

- Discovery calls and new custom website design projects are on pause until August. If you've been thinking about a new website, get on my radar now so you're first in line when I open back up!

- SEO services are still open. I have 2 spots left for new clients. If you want your business to show up in search (and AI search) while you're enjoying your own summer, now is the time.

There's some flexibility within my morning hours, so don't be afraid to reach out. I'm still here, still working, just doing it with a side of summer chaos and probably a lot of iced matcha.

DM me or grab a time on my calendar if you want one of those SEO spots before they're gone.