EP364 SEO Isn’t Dead- How Small Businesses Get Found by Google and AI

SEO Isn’t Dead: How Small Businesses Get Found by Google and AI

🎯 Episode Summary

SEO suddenly seems a lot more complicated. Business owners are being told they need SEO, AEO, GEO, AI optimization, and whatever acronym comes next just to stay visible.

Matt Diamante cuts through the noise and explains why the fundamentals of getting found have not changed nearly as much as the terminology. You’ll hear how search intent, useful content, reputation, local visibility, and consistent marketing help Google and AI recognize your business as a relevant answer.

Podcast: Profit With A PlanHost: Marcia Riner, CEO of Infinite Profit®Guest: Matt Diamante, Founder of HeyTonyEpisode: 364Release Date: October 13, 2026

🎥 What You’ll Learn

• Why AEO and GEO are really extensions of good SEO

• How search intent determines what content your website should create

• Why helpful content beats trying to game Google or AI

• How reputation and local backlinks affect your online visibility

• Why strong referral businesses should still consistently market themselves

• How to handle your own SEO in just a few hours weekly