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The Search Edit

The Search Edit is my take on what’s changing in SEO, AEO and AI search, what search behaviour can tell us about your customers, and what it means for your business. It brings together search trends, strategy and ideas to help you build authority, get found and make smarter marketing decisions.
September 10, 2026
When growing businesses need an SEO Consultant

As your business grows, so does the need for specialist expertise. A Fractional SEO Consultant gives you senior search strategy, implementation and insight without the cost or commitment of another full-time hire.

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September 1, 2026
To blog or not to blog? That is the question

Strategic blogging can bring more of the right people to your website, build authority around what you do and create more opportunities to be found across Google and AI. Here’s why it’s still one of the smartest long-term investments in search.

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August 24, 2026
How to write website content for people, Google, and AI

Good website content has to do more than sound good. It needs to match what people are searching for, quickly show them they’re in the right place and give them enough reason to choose you.

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August 19, 2026
‘Human’ is about to become a search signal

AI can create more content than we could ever consume, but it can’t manufacture experience, expertise or original thought. As content becomes infinite, I think proving there’s a credible human behind it could become one of the most valuable signals in search.

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August 12, 2026
Why Search Behaviour Matters Beyond SEO

What your customers search for can tell you far more than which keywords to target. Used strategically, search behaviour can reveal what your audience needs, how they make decisions and where your business has the greatest opportunity to compete.

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Make Words work

with Renee Mariette
Your friendly SEO Expert
renee@makewordswork.com.au