📰 Big news from Google: AI-generated images won’t hurt your SEO rankings.
In a recent Q&A, Google’s Gary Illyes made it clear that using AI-generated visuals—so long as the rest of your content is solid and human-reviewed—won’t lead to penalties
This is a reassuring update for anyone experimenting with AI tools to create site images, blog graphics, or social media visuals.
Takeaway: Focus on quality—not the tool you used to create it. If your image supports valuable, accurate content, go ahead and use AI as your visual assistant.
I’ve just released the AI FAQ & Schema Assistant — your new secret weapon for boosting visibility in Google’s AI Overviews & AI Mode.
💡 What it does: ✅ Creates clear, brand-matched FAQs from any webpage URL ✅ Generates ready-to-use FAQ schema in seconds ✅ Uses Australian English and SEO best practice for small businesses in AU & NZ
No more tech headaches or guesswork — just fast, effective FAQs and schema that help your business get found online.
Want your brand name to show in Google search results instead of just your URL?
If Google’s showing your plain domain instead of your brand, it’s not random — it’s a sign Google isn’t confident about your name.
In my latest blog post, I break down: ✅ Why it happens ✅ How to add the right structured data (schema) to signal your brand name ✅ Where to reinforce your brand in your meta tags and headings ✅ How to get Google to re-crawl and (hopefully) update your listing
Give Google the right signals, and you increase your chances of showing up with a clean, professional brand name in search — not just a web address.
🚀 Curious about how long it really takes for SEO to show results? 🤔 Check out this insightful article by Search Engine Journal where Google breaks down the timeline for SEO success! 📈💡
Want to know why some websites rank higher than yours in Google?
There’s a hidden tool inside Google’s search results that most business owners don’t know about — but it gives you a clear view of where Google is getting its trust signals from.
🧠 It’s called the “About this result” panel — and it shows you which directories, review platforms, and third-party sites Google trusts when it ranks a page.
💡 In my latest post, I’ll show you how to use this simple tool to: ✅ Understand why top competitors are outranking you ✅ Uncover the sites and reviews Google is paying attention to ✅ Identify where your business should be listed next ✅ Spot negative mentions — and fix them
If you want to rank higher, start by seeing what Google’s actually looking at.
If you’ve ever wondered why certain websites are ranking ahead of yours in Google, there’s a built-in tool hiding in plain sight that can help you figure it out. And surprisingly, most business ow...
🤖 Does AI know what your business is really about?
With Google AI Overviews already live — and AI Mode launching soon in Australia — it’s time to ask a new question:
👉 How do large language models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini describe your brand online?
Because here’s the reality:
When a customer searches for your business, AI tools now generate answers on your behalf — based on the information they can find.
And if that information is outdated, confusing, or wrong? That’s what your customers see.
Here’s what you can do today: ✅ Ask ChatGPT to “undertake deep research” on your name or business ✅ Review the websites and social profiles it pulls ✅ Correct or update anything misleading ✅ Check your competitors too — see where they’re getting mentioned, and whether you should be on those sites too
This is brand control and SEO insight rolled into one. And with AI now influencing the search results more than ever, getting this right is absolutely essential.
With AI Overviews now part of Google Search — and AI Mode rolling out soon in Australia — now’s the time to make sure AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini accurately understand...
🚀 I’ve just published a new article that dives deep into a topic many small to medium-sized businesses are curious about: "How Much Does SEO Cost in Australia?" 💰🌏
What to do in the age of AI generated search results?: o Answer Real Customer Questions - Create content around common, long-tail search queries like “Who is the best [your service] in [location]?” o Build Comprehensive Content - Go beyond surface-level info — cover topics deeply with guides, FAQs, and comparisons. o Use Clear Structure - Break content into headings, bullet points, and sections so AI can easily extract meaning. o Match Content to Intent - Place product-focused answers on sales pages and general info in blogs or FAQ pages. o Use Schema Markup (if possible) - Add FAQ or How-To schema to help Google understand and display your content. o Check What Shows Up Now - Use tools like Perplexity.ai to see what answers are being shown — and spot content gaps. o Update Content Regularly - Keep information fresh, complete, and trustworthy — AI prioritises up-to-date, relevant sources. Let me know if you need help: ashleybryan.com.au/contact-ashley/ #AshleyBryanAU#SEO#AI... See MoreSee Less
Still wondering how to get your landing pages ranking higher in Google?
Here’s a simple but powerful strategy: 👉 Interlink your blog posts around a single topic — and direct that authority to your landing page.
Google loves structured, topic-rich websites. When your blog posts support each other and point to your core landing page, it builds what I call authority flow — and that can seriously boost your rankings. 💥
In my latest blog post, I explain:
✅ What “authority flow” means in practical terms ✅ How to build topical clusters with internal links ✅ Why your blog and social content should work together ✅ A visual SEO cluster diagram to guide your setup
📰 Big news from Google: AI-generated images won’t hurt your SEO rankings.
In a recent Q&A, Google’s Gary Illyes made it clear that using AI-generated visuals—so long as the rest of your content is solid and human-reviewed—won’t lead to penalties
This is a reassuring update for anyone experimenting with AI tools to create site images, blog graphics, or social media visuals.
Takeaway: Focus on quality—not the tool you used to create it. If your image supports valuable, accurate content, go ahead and use AI as your visual assistant.
You can read more here: www.searchenginejournal.com/google-says-ai-generated-content-will-not-cause-ranking-penalty/553465/
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Google Says AI-Generated Images Will Not Cause Ranking Penalty
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🚀 New Tool Launch! 🚀
I’ve just released the AI FAQ & Schema Assistant — your new secret weapon for boosting visibility in Google’s AI Overviews & AI Mode.
💡 What it does:
✅ Creates clear, brand-matched FAQs from any webpage URL
✅ Generates ready-to-use FAQ schema in seconds
✅ Uses Australian English and SEO best practice for small businesses in AU & NZ
No more tech headaches or guesswork — just fast, effective FAQs and schema that help your business get found online.
🔗 Try it today and give your website a real visibility boost! smallbiztoolbox.com.au/ai-faq-schema-assistant/ - Currently free to register.
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Want your brand name to show in Google search results instead of just your URL?
If Google’s showing your plain domain instead of your brand, it’s not random — it’s a sign Google isn’t confident about your name.
In my latest blog post, I break down:
✅ Why it happens
✅ How to add the right structured data (schema) to signal your brand name
✅ Where to reinforce your brand in your meta tags and headings
✅ How to get Google to re-crawl and (hopefully) update your listing
Give Google the right signals, and you increase your chances of showing up with a clean, professional brand name in search — not just a web address.
🔗 Read the full guide here → ashleybryan.com.au/how-to-get-your-brand-name-not-just-your-url-to-show-in-google-search-results/
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🚀 Curious about how long it really takes for SEO to show results? 🤔 Check out this insightful article by Search Engine Journal where Google breaks down the timeline for SEO success! 📈💡
Read more here: www.searchenginejournal.com/google-explains-how-long-it-takes-for-seo-to-work/550899/
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Google Explains How Long It Takes For SEO To Work
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Want to know why some websites rank higher than yours in Google?
There’s a hidden tool inside Google’s search results that most business owners don’t know about — but it gives you a clear view of where Google is getting its trust signals from.
🧠 It’s called the “About this result” panel — and it shows you which directories, review platforms, and third-party sites Google trusts when it ranks a page.
💡 In my latest post, I’ll show you how to use this simple tool to:
✅ Understand why top competitors are outranking you
✅ Uncover the sites and reviews Google is paying attention to
✅ Identify where your business should be listed next
✅ Spot negative mentions — and fix them
If you want to rank higher, start by seeing what Google’s actually looking at.
🔗 Read the full article here → ashleybryan.com.au/want-to-rank-higher-on-google-look-at-what-googles-looking-at/
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Want to Rank Higher on Google? Look at What Google’s Looking At - Ashley Bryan Internet Strategist
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If you’ve ever wondered why certain websites are ranking ahead of yours in Google, there’s a built-in tool hiding in plain sight that can help you figure it out. And surprisingly, most business ow...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🤖 Does AI know what your business is really about?
With Google AI Overviews already live — and AI Mode launching soon in Australia — it’s time to ask a new question:
👉 How do large language models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini describe your brand online?
Because here’s the reality:
When a customer searches for your business, AI tools now generate answers on your behalf — based on the information they can find.
And if that information is outdated, confusing, or wrong?
That’s what your customers see.
Here’s what you can do today:
✅ Ask ChatGPT to “undertake deep research” on your name or business
✅ Review the websites and social profiles it pulls
✅ Correct or update anything misleading
✅ Check your competitors too — see where they’re getting mentioned, and whether you should be on those sites too
This is brand control and SEO insight rolled into one.
And with AI now influencing the search results more than ever, getting this right is absolutely essential.
Read more: ashleybryan.com.au/does-ai-understand-your-brand-heres-how-to-find-out-before-it-matters/
💬 Need help reviewing your brand’s AI presence or figuring out what’s missing? Just reach out — I’m happy to help.
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Does AI Understand Your Brand? Here’s How to Find Out Before It Matters - Ashley Bryan Internet Strategist
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With AI Overviews now part of Google Search — and AI Mode rolling out soon in Australia — now’s the time to make sure AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini accurately understand...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🚀 I’ve just published a new article that dives deep into a topic many small to medium-sized businesses are curious about: "How Much Does SEO Cost in Australia?" 💰🌏
If you're looking to understand the costs associated with SEO and how it can benefit your business, this guide is for you! Check it out here: websitestrategies.au/how-much-does-seo-cost-in-australia-a-guide-for-small-to-medium-sized-busine...
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What to do in the age of AI generated search results?:
o Answer Real Customer Questions - Create content around common, long-tail search queries like
“Who is the best [your service] in [location]?”
o Build Comprehensive Content - Go beyond surface-level info — cover topics deeply with guides, FAQs, and comparisons.
o Use Clear Structure - Break content into headings, bullet points, and sections so AI can easily extract meaning.
o Match Content to Intent - Place product-focused answers on sales pages and general info in blogs or FAQ pages.
o Use Schema Markup (if possible) - Add FAQ or How-To schema to help Google understand and display your content.
o Check What Shows Up Now - Use tools like Perplexity.ai to see what answers are being shown — and spot content gaps.
o Update Content Regularly - Keep information fresh, complete, and trustworthy — AI prioritises up-to-date, relevant sources.
Let me know if you need help: ashleybryan.com.au/contact-ashley/
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Still wondering how to get your landing pages ranking higher in Google?
Here’s a simple but powerful strategy:
👉 Interlink your blog posts around a single topic — and direct that authority to your landing page.
Google loves structured, topic-rich websites. When your blog posts support each other and point to your core landing page, it builds what I call authority flow — and that can seriously boost your rankings. 💥
In my latest blog post, I explain:
✅ What “authority flow” means in practical terms
✅ How to build topical clusters with internal links
✅ Why your blog and social content should work together
✅ A visual SEO cluster diagram to guide your setup
📖 Read the post here → ashleybryan.com.au/interlinking-blog-posts-to-push-landing-pages-higher-in-google/
This works incredibly well for small business websites — and once you see the diagram, it just clicks. 💡
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