AI Search – Dave Thomas's Blog

Your Competitor Just Got Cited by ChatGPT — Did You?

Picture the scenario: a potential customer doesn't Google your industry anymore. They ask ChatGPT, "who's the best [your category] provider?" ChatGPT answers with three names. Yours isn't one of them.…

DaveThomas September 16, 2026

Internet Marketing SEO & Search Trends Small Business Tips

The Silent Search: Why Most Google Searches No Longer End With a Click

Someone searches for your business today, gets a complete, satisfying answer, and never visits your website. From where you're sitting, it looks exactly like nothing happened. From where they're sitting,…

DaveThomas August 11, 2026

AI & Technology Trends Internet Marketing Small Business Tips

Your Brand’s New Job Interview: Getting Recommended by AI Chatbots

Your Brand's New Job Interview: Getting Recommended by AI Chatbots You ask ChatGPT (or your preferred AI service) for a decent pair of running shoes. It doesn't send you a…

DaveThomas July 24, 2026