All articles written by: Scott Walldren

How to Win Customers in the AI Search Era | AI Engine Optimization Guide for Marketers

By Scott Walldren / November 12, 2025
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About the Authors: ✍️ Scott Walldren is the Head of SEO at Acadia ✍️ Matt Rosenfeld is the President of CRUSH, an Acadia Company Summary: AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude,…

How 700 Million People Use ChatGPT blog Acadia

How 700 Million People Use ChatGPT

By Scott Walldren / October 2, 2025
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Scott Walldren is the Head of SEO at Acadia The first comprehensive study of ChatGPT usage contradicts much of what we have assumed about AI adoption. While executives debate automation…

Google’s June 2025 Core Update: Different Game. Same Fundamentals

By Scott Walldren / July 9, 2025
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Scott Walldren is the Head of SEO at Acadia Google just rolled out its June 2025 core update, and SEOs are diving into traffic drops and ranking shifts like it’s…

Beyond Rankings: 5 Google I/O 2025 AI Innovations Reshaping SEO Strategy

By Scott Walldren / May 21, 2025
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Scott Walldren is the Head of SEO at Acadia Google just announced its most significant Search overhaul in years, and the implications for brands are substantial. This isn’t another algorithm…

AI Overviews as the New Discovery Vector: Positioning Your Brand in Generative Search Results

By Scott Walldren / April 24, 2025
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Remember when the biggest search shift was mobile-first indexing? We’re now facing something far more transformative. The search landscape of 2025 has fundamentally changed. Generative AI doesn’t just re-rank results-it…

SEO in 2025: How Human Behavior Shapes Search Success

By Scott Walldren / January 13, 2025
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The Reality Check We could start with buzzy predictions about AI taking over search, but let’s talk about what we know: 63% of brands are seeing a positive impact from…

What’s a Google Business Profile, and Why Brands Need to Use It

By Scott Walldren / September 26, 2024
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Retail is, at its core, a local industry. While we may spend time, effort and plenty of dollars perfecting brand websites, storefronts serve nearby communities and are essential touchpoints for…

Reddit Rising: What Brands & Marketers Need to Know About the Platform, Google’s Deal, and More

By Scott Walldren / August 29, 2024
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Reddit has rapidly evolved from a niche forum to a significant player in shaping public opinion and influencing purchasing decisions. Google’s recent partnership with Reddit has only accelerated this trend,…

SEO Customer Journey: Connect with Your Customers Through Google Better

By Scott Walldren / July 9, 2024
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The concept of an SEO customer journey is essential for businesses aiming to connect effectively with their audience through Google. By understanding and mapping this journey, businesses can enhance visibility,…