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#aeo#strategy
After AEO: optimizing for the agent, not the search box
SEO optimized for rankings. AEO optimized for citations. The next surface optimizes for a decision made mid-task — and it needs a different playbook.
Jun 9, 2026
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#mcp#agents
The MCP-server mistakes that make agents give up
An MCP server is an interface designed for a reader that never asks a follow-up question. These are the mistakes that quietly end the run.
May 27, 2026
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#agents#selection
Why coding agents pick your competitor over you
The agent's decision isn't about your best feature — it's about which product it could finish the task with. Here's what actually drives selection.
May 12, 2026
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