Steve Brownlie
@sdbrownlie.bsky.social
Natural Outreach (Links/PR etc) at Reachcreator.com
AI/Automation/Development at ConfuseTheMachine.com
AI Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/reachcreator/ai-in-seo-and-marketing-for-agencies-and-businesses
AI/Automation/Development at ConfuseTheMachine.com
AI Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/reachcreator/ai-in-seo-and-marketing-for-agencies-and-businesses
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Thrilled to be speaking at #WTSFest Philly on Oct 7!
My session “Human-Led, AI-Powered: How I Use AI to Supercharge Content Creation” will break down actual AI workflows I use to scale content without losing quality.
No hype. Just what works.
My session “Human-Led, AI-Powered: How I Use AI to Supercharge Content Creation” will break down actual AI workflows I use to scale content without losing quality.
No hype. Just what works.
WTSFest Philadelphia 2025 | Women in Tech SEO
The Women in Tech SEO Festival is back in Philadelphia in October 2025! 10 brilliant talks by 10 brilliant speakers in one day.
www.womenintechseo.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Thrilled to be speaking at #WTSFest Philly on Oct 7!
My session “Human-Led, AI-Powered: How I Use AI to Supercharge Content Creation” will break down actual AI workflows I use to scale content without losing quality.
No hype. Just what works.
My session “Human-Led, AI-Powered: How I Use AI to Supercharge Content Creation” will break down actual AI workflows I use to scale content without losing quality.
No hype. Just what works.
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Some are suggesting it is like the decades of the famous 'Brain Drain' in reverse, as it is particularly the highly educated and the academics that are leaving. Some just as US funding is cut from hundreds of academic and scientific projects and institutions.
April 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Some are suggesting it is like the decades of the famous 'Brain Drain' in reverse, as it is particularly the highly educated and the academics that are leaving. Some just as US funding is cut from hundreds of academic and scientific projects and institutions.
I can't decide which is more annoying and repetitive. The LinkedIn posting of the fake action figures. Or on here the posting of the sad child by AI meme with some politics on it. I guess AI has destroyed the internet after all though...
April 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I can't decide which is more annoying and repetitive. The LinkedIn posting of the fake action figures. Or on here the posting of the sad child by AI meme with some politics on it. I guess AI has destroyed the internet after all though...
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Back to a tired reality 🤪 Here’s my BSEO deck - that was fun speakerdeck.com/eminadw/scal...
Scaling AI on a budget - responsibly!
Low budgets and the pressure to scale fast can make it tempting to hand everything over to AI—but should you?
In this talk, Emina will explore how SE…
speakerdeck.com
April 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Back to a tired reality 🤪 Here’s my BSEO deck - that was fun speakerdeck.com/eminadw/scal...
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I wonder how often AIO pulls in incorrect information these days - does anyone track this?
Example below, conversational query regarding changes at Disneyland Paris, information pulled from official website lists changes being made in California.
#SEO
Example below, conversational query regarding changes at Disneyland Paris, information pulled from official website lists changes being made in California.
#SEO
April 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I wonder how often AIO pulls in incorrect information these days - does anyone track this?
Example below, conversational query regarding changes at Disneyland Paris, information pulled from official website lists changes being made in California.
#SEO
Example below, conversational query regarding changes at Disneyland Paris, information pulled from official website lists changes being made in California.
#SEO
I feel like Google just scrolls social media now to see what they need to 'fix' just to stop people talking about it instead of worrying about what's actually ranking/how to improve things. I'm sure I'm wrong... but...
I started seeing this a few days ago and just saw
@markwilliamscook.com post the same: LinkedIn Pulse appears to be dropping fast in visibility.
This isn't surprising, given its rampant spam problem. I was actually surprised Google gave them so much visibility in the first place.
@markwilliamscook.com post the same: LinkedIn Pulse appears to be dropping fast in visibility.
This isn't surprising, given its rampant spam problem. I was actually surprised Google gave them so much visibility in the first place.
February 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I feel like Google just scrolls social media now to see what they need to 'fix' just to stop people talking about it instead of worrying about what's actually ranking/how to improve things. I'm sure I'm wrong... but...
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Have you worked in the SEO industry for 10+ years?
I would love to hear your story for some research I am doing for upcoming conference talks (anonymous submissions are fine!).
Please fill out the below survey, which should only take a few minutes:
lilyray.nyc/survey-seo-t...
I would love to hear your story for some research I am doing for upcoming conference talks (anonymous submissions are fine!).
Please fill out the below survey, which should only take a few minutes:
lilyray.nyc/survey-seo-t...
Survey: SEO Tactics from the Past - Lily Ray
Are you a veteran of SEO? Or maybe an SEO dinosaur? 😏 Please help me with some research for upcoming SEO conference presentations by filling out the quick survey below!Continue readingSurvey: SEO Tact...
lilyray.nyc
February 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Have you worked in the SEO industry for 10+ years?
I would love to hear your story for some research I am doing for upcoming conference talks (anonymous submissions are fine!).
Please fill out the below survey, which should only take a few minutes:
lilyray.nyc/survey-seo-t...
I would love to hear your story for some research I am doing for upcoming conference talks (anonymous submissions are fine!).
Please fill out the below survey, which should only take a few minutes:
lilyray.nyc/survey-seo-t...
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"Honestly, it is very hard to create ugly people with AI, you'll get a perfect Greek god before you get a dude who looks mid"
I am translating a meeting happening near me.
That e-commerce meeting is WILD.
*won't say more because I am eavesdropping and that's bad. Don't want to impact innocents.
I am translating a meeting happening near me.
That e-commerce meeting is WILD.
*won't say more because I am eavesdropping and that's bad. Don't want to impact innocents.
February 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"Honestly, it is very hard to create ugly people with AI, you'll get a perfect Greek god before you get a dude who looks mid"
I am translating a meeting happening near me.
That e-commerce meeting is WILD.
*won't say more because I am eavesdropping and that's bad. Don't want to impact innocents.
I am translating a meeting happening near me.
That e-commerce meeting is WILD.
*won't say more because I am eavesdropping and that's bad. Don't want to impact innocents.
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How is Operator anything but a clone of Computer Use? Anthropic's Virtual Collaborator is going to be so much better for the same reasons that Claude is better than ChatGPT, it's more human aligned and responsive to feedback.
#OpenAI
#OpenAI
January 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
How is Operator anything but a clone of Computer Use? Anthropic's Virtual Collaborator is going to be so much better for the same reasons that Claude is better than ChatGPT, it's more human aligned and responsive to feedback.
#OpenAI
#OpenAI
Not my usual AI, automation or linkbuilding content but I'm back now from a cold trip to the US East Coast. Definitely not used to -10C
Don't worry I'm not mad - I was only outside dressed like that for a moment to take the photo and did have a thermal vest on too!
Don't worry I'm not mad - I was only outside dressed like that for a moment to take the photo and did have a thermal vest on too!
January 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Not my usual AI, automation or linkbuilding content but I'm back now from a cold trip to the US East Coast. Definitely not used to -10C
Don't worry I'm not mad - I was only outside dressed like that for a moment to take the photo and did have a thermal vest on too!
Don't worry I'm not mad - I was only outside dressed like that for a moment to take the photo and did have a thermal vest on too!
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Who has SMB clients who you’d like to get on an interview podcast? I’ll provide you the transcript you can recycle for on-page optimization and blog content for days. (Also add links in shownotes)
Like this post and I’ll reach out to ya.
Like this post and I’ll reach out to ya.
January 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Who has SMB clients who you’d like to get on an interview podcast? I’ll provide you the transcript you can recycle for on-page optimization and blog content for days. (Also add links in shownotes)
Like this post and I’ll reach out to ya.
Like this post and I’ll reach out to ya.
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💡 Scaling an agency isn’t just about growth—it’s about sustainability. Here’s how to do it right:
1️⃣ Prioritize high-value clients and services.
2️⃣ Leverage automation to reduce manual tasks.
3️⃣ Focus on creating an irresistible brand that attracts clients.
1️⃣ Prioritize high-value clients and services.
2️⃣ Leverage automation to reduce manual tasks.
3️⃣ Focus on creating an irresistible brand that attracts clients.
January 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
💡 Scaling an agency isn’t just about growth—it’s about sustainability. Here’s how to do it right:
1️⃣ Prioritize high-value clients and services.
2️⃣ Leverage automation to reduce manual tasks.
3️⃣ Focus on creating an irresistible brand that attracts clients.
1️⃣ Prioritize high-value clients and services.
2️⃣ Leverage automation to reduce manual tasks.
3️⃣ Focus on creating an irresistible brand that attracts clients.
One of the best books I've ever read was "Ghost Town Living" and he wrote it from an abandoned ghost town and actually down the abandoned mine sometimes...
I never understood why some of my favourite writers chose to write from a writing shed instead of the comfort of their house. Given the number of times my doorbell has rung today, I get it now
January 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One of the best books I've ever read was "Ghost Town Living" and he wrote it from an abandoned ghost town and actually down the abandoned mine sometimes...
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I'm realizing that so much of what I'm grateful for is "real" life -- interactions, family, a good meal, something I got done IRL. I never end the day looking back on the time I spent on social media or some post going viral or the 20 articles I half-doom-scrolled. 4/?
January 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I'm realizing that so much of what I'm grateful for is "real" life -- interactions, family, a good meal, something I got done IRL. I never end the day looking back on the time I spent on social media or some post going viral or the 20 articles I half-doom-scrolled. 4/?
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Trying to set up @obsidian.md but immediately faced with an unfixable choice if I choose wrong. Tough onboarding process, like Mastodon.
January 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Trying to set up @obsidian.md but immediately faced with an unfixable choice if I choose wrong. Tough onboarding process, like Mastodon.
Starting to see some interesting projects where SaaS folks are working with us to add generative hashtag#AI to their software to make it easier to use or to improve the results clients are getting from using their software.
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January 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Starting to see some interesting projects where SaaS folks are working with us to add generative hashtag#AI to their software to make it easier to use or to improve the results clients are getting from using their software.
For more jump to my profile here and sign up to my AI newsletter!
For more jump to my profile here and sign up to my AI newsletter!
In 2024 we had journalists responding to AI-written press releases by having AI write their articles for them. In 2025 I guess we'll have some sites have AI journalists just write the articles direct from their pitch folder. In 2026...? Your predictions welcome as I have no idea!
January 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
In 2024 we had journalists responding to AI-written press releases by having AI write their articles for them. In 2025 I guess we'll have some sites have AI journalists just write the articles direct from their pitch folder. In 2026...? Your predictions welcome as I have no idea!
I was a little disappointed OpenAI didn't 'save the best for last' on the 12 days thing. o3 looked impressive until you looked at the numbers and some of the little puzzle solving was costing $5,000 per question etc. Not sure we're going in the right direction... we'll see though!
December 21, 2024 at 12:56 AM
I was a little disappointed OpenAI didn't 'save the best for last' on the 12 days thing. o3 looked impressive until you looked at the numbers and some of the little puzzle solving was costing $5,000 per question etc. Not sure we're going in the right direction... we'll see though!
I think this video is a must watch. He might be a little hard line on the topic for some but I don't think he's wrong at all. We could sleepwalk into pretty bad situations for a 'cool new toy' very easily. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdMl...
The Next Scary AI Phase in Your New Windows and iPhone 16 is Here Now!
YouTube video by Rob Braxman Tech
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:16 AM
I think this video is a must watch. He might be a little hard line on the topic for some but I don't think he's wrong at all. We could sleepwalk into pretty bad situations for a 'cool new toy' very easily. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdMl...
Going 'platform' agnostic is the biggest thing we're getting ready for in 2025. Depending on OpenAI for reliability is just not a practical long-term strategy for our clients they need platform agnostic solutions. For those interested pydantic-ai will be the 'building block' to enable.
December 16, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Going 'platform' agnostic is the biggest thing we're getting ready for in 2025. Depending on OpenAI for reliability is just not a practical long-term strategy for our clients they need platform agnostic solutions. For those interested pydantic-ai will be the 'building block' to enable.
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Will repeat this experiment in January and incorporate all the things I learned. But three big takeaways
1) Link suppression is a thing on Twitter
2) Engagement matters on every platform
3) Driving traffic from social media remains a viable strategy
1) Link suppression is a thing on Twitter
2) Engagement matters on every platform
3) Driving traffic from social media remains a viable strategy
December 16, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Will repeat this experiment in January and incorporate all the things I learned. But three big takeaways
1) Link suppression is a thing on Twitter
2) Engagement matters on every platform
3) Driving traffic from social media remains a viable strategy
1) Link suppression is a thing on Twitter
2) Engagement matters on every platform
3) Driving traffic from social media remains a viable strategy
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ChatGPT Launched some new search specific changes today, that impact volume, local search, and navigational search...I'd be keeping an eye on my data for the following...
December 16, 2024 at 9:31 PM
ChatGPT Launched some new search specific changes today, that impact volume, local search, and navigational search...I'd be keeping an eye on my data for the following...
I wasn't surprised this was better than perplexity by so much but I was a little annoyed it was so much better than my own search/research bot :D :D.
December 16, 2024 at 11:35 PM
I wasn't surprised this was better than perplexity by so much but I was a little annoyed it was so much better than my own search/research bot :D :D.
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Look how bad Google is vs Bing on this same search. Looking for a window-minimising bug for very popular game "Hell Let Loose" - Google just returns results about "Helldivers 2".
The entire first page is wrong.
Bing returns relevant results.
The entire first page is wrong.
Bing returns relevant results.
December 10, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Look how bad Google is vs Bing on this same search. Looking for a window-minimising bug for very popular game "Hell Let Loose" - Google just returns results about "Helldivers 2".
The entire first page is wrong.
Bing returns relevant results.
The entire first page is wrong.
Bing returns relevant results.
I know gippity can be really dumb sometimes but I have to learn how to make it do this REALLY dumb stuff for more social media post excellence like Andrew here...
December 10, 2024 at 11:20 PM
I know gippity can be really dumb sometimes but I have to learn how to make it do this REALLY dumb stuff for more social media post excellence like Andrew here...