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AI in Higher Education: UPCEA Conference Takeaways to Improve Your SEO Strategy
This post was updated by Ren Horst on April 16, 2025 following this year’s conference. It was originally published on March 18, 2025. Key Insights At the 2025 UPCEA Annual Conference, speakers emphasized that higher ed marketers need to adapt their strategies to keep up with changing search behaviors, rising …
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AI-Powered Search Is Here — Why It’s Time to Invest in SEO
Key Insights AI-powered search is changing how users interact with search engines, reducing visibility and click-through rates for traditional organic results. Foundational SEO tactics like high-quality content, structured data, and technical SEO remain essential for visibility in AI-generated answers. AI search tools pull information from multiple sources, favoring authoritative websites …
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The Latest SEO Trends and Challenges You Can’t Ignore
Key Insights Search Is Evolving Beyond Traditional Rankings: AI Overviews, social search, and video SEO are changing how users find content, making engagement and authority more important than ever. Brands That Adapt Will Stay Competitive: Search success comes from aligning with current trends — structuring content for AI and optimizing …
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AI SEO Expert Will Scott to Deliver Zenith 2025 Conference Keynote
Search Influence Co-Founder and renowned AI SEO expert Will Scott will headline the Zenith 2025 Marketing Conference with his keynote address, “AI Isn’t the End — It’s Your Next Beginning,” on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota. Having presented at past Zenith conferences, Will returns this year to offer …
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SEO for AI Search: Protect Your Student Enrollment Pipeline [LIVE WEBINAR]
Join Search Influence and UPCEA on Thursday, April 17 at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT for the live webinar, “SEO for AI Search: Protect Your Student Enrollment Pipeline.” This expert-led session will explore how AI-generated results are changing search behavior, plus what it means for your higher ed …
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The March Influencer: The AI Shortcut to SEO Domination
Stay ahead in digital marketing with The Influencer, Search Influence’s monthly newsletter covering SEO, digital advertising, and content strategy. Get top tips to fuel your online growth, expert insights from the Search Influence team, and our latest company news. Don’t miss out! Improve Page Rankings for Your University With a …
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The Future of Search: SEO and AI Impacts Explained
Key Insights AI is reshaping search behavior: Users increasingly rely on AI-driven platforms for quick answers, changing how content is surfaced in search results. SEO remains foundational: Despite AI’s rise, organic search remains the backbone of visibility, particularly for high-intent and local searches. Authority and credibility matter more than ever: …
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AI’s Impact on SEO: Your Top Questions Answered – February Client Insider
Stay Competitive in an AI Search World Worried About AI’s Impact? We’re Here to Help The rise of AI in search engines – often referred to as AI Search or AI Answers – is transforming the digital landscape, reshaping how businesses approach SEO. On Google, AI-generated snippets called AI Overviews …
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Will Scott to Lead Two-Day AI for SEO Master Class at SMX & LocalU Workshop
This March, Search Influence Co-Founder and CEO Will Scott brings his SEO expertise to two major conferences, leading in-depth sessions designed to help marketers harness AI for search. First, he’s hosting a two-day workshop for SMX’s Master Class series, Generative Engine Optimization, on March 10-11. This live and on-demand event …
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AI in Higher Education: Insights From Paula French on the Filling Seats Podcast
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way students search for and engage with higher education institutions. From AI-generated search results to evolving SEO strategies, higher ed marketers must stay ahead of these changes to ensure their programs remain visible and competitive. That’s why Filling Seats, a podcast dedicated to helping higher …
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