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Internet Bots in 2026: What They Actually Do (And Why Your Marketing Data Might Be Lying to You)

Internet Bots in 2026: What They Actually Do (And Why Your Marketing Data Might Be Lying to You)

by Hookd Team | Apr 8, 2026 | Digital Marketing, Digital Trends

TL;DR: Nearly half of internet traffic comes from bots—not all of them bad. But today’s bots don’t just inflate your numbers—they shape how your content is seen, summarized, and sometimes consumed without a click. That means better marketing isn’t about more...
What AI Really Is (and Isn’t)

What AI Really Is (and Isn’t)

by Jess Whaley | Nov 26, 2025 | AI in Marketing, Beyond AI Overviews, Uncategorized

Quick Summary: This article explains how AI works in clear, human-first language so you can use it confidently and strategically. If AI still feels a little mysterious—or a little overhyped—you’re not alone. Much of the confusion comes from one simple truth: AI is...
From Using AI to Understanding It: The Shift That Changes Everything

From Using AI to Understanding It: The Shift That Changes Everything

by Jess Whaley | Nov 12, 2025 | AI in Marketing

Over the past year, I’ve had more conversations about understanding AI than I ever expected — with clients, teammates, and even friends who just want to understand what’s changing. What I’ve noticed is that some people have made a clear shift. They’re not just using...
What Small Businesses Should Do Right Now to Stay Human in the Age of AI

What Small Businesses Should Do Right Now to Stay Human in the Age of AI

by Jess Whaley | Oct 6, 2025 | AI in Marketing, Business, Digital Marketing

AI in marketing is changing the game for small businesses—and fast. Over the summer, we unpacked how it’s transforming the way brands create, connect, and grow. From brainstorming with tools to refining your brand’s voice to showing up in Google’s new AI Overviews,...
How to Optimize for Google’s AI Overviews (SEO in the Age of AI)

How to Optimize for Google’s AI Overviews (SEO in the Age of AI)

by Jess Whaley | Sep 4, 2025 | AI in Marketing, SEO, Strategy

What Are Google’s AI Overviews? If you’ve searched on Google lately, you may have noticed something new at the very top of your results: AI Overviews. Instead of just showing links, Google now uses artificial intelligence to summarize answers directly on the results...
Keep It Human: How to Edit AI Content So It Sounds Like You

Keep It Human: How to Edit AI Content So It Sounds Like You

by Jess Whaley | Jul 28, 2025 | AI in Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Trends

Ever feel like AI wrote your content… but forgot your voice? You’re not alone. And you’re not wrong. So far in our Summer of AI series, we’ve shared practical ways to use AI in marketing—from brainstorming smarter to generating quick drafts that save your team time....
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