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AI Content Is the New Default Says Ahrefs Study
A new Ahrefs study shows 74% of new web content is AI-generated or assisted. Here’s what that means for small business owners. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing &Marketing News
December 13, 2025•9 min read
AI Slop Is Flooding Social Media And Ruining Your Business
What is AI slop, and why is it flooding your feed? This article explains the risk and gives smart steps small business owners can take. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
December 12, 2025•8 min read
How the Em Dash Became AI’s Tell-Tale Punctuation
Can you spot AI writing from punctuation alone? The em dash might be the clue. Here’s how it affects content and trust. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing &Marketing News
December 11, 2025•10 min read
Sora’s AI Copyright Problem Is Bigger Than OpenAI Admits
OpenAI’s video tool Sora 2 is generating copyrighted content despite filters. Here’s what small business owners should know about AI and stolen data. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
December 10, 2025•10 min read
AI Research Is Not As Smart As You Think
Think AI is better at research than you? Here’s why small business owners should stay skeptical and sharpen their own thinking. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
December 09, 2025•9 min read
Shopping Apps Ranked by How Much Data They Take
A new study shows Amazon, Walmart and others are hoarding your personal info. Here’s what small business owners can learn from it. ...more
Digital Marketing ,Customer Experience Marketing News &Small Business Growth
December 08, 2025•8 min read
US Leads in AI but Lags in Internet Quality and Security
America tops AI development but ranks 42nd in internet quality. Here’s what small business owners should take from the new Digital Quality of Life report. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
December 07, 2025•8 min read
Freelancer vs Agency vs Employee for Digital Marketing
Not sure who should handle your digital marketing? Here’s how freelancers, agencies, and employees compare for content, SEO, and social media. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
December 06, 2025•7 min read
Good Luck Getting VC Funding If You’re Not An AI Startup
More than half of all VC money in 2025 is going to AI startups. Here’s what small businesses need to understand about the shift. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
December 05, 2025•7 min read
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