When I consider the impact of SEO on customer success, it’s fascinating to see how much of the invaluable evidence lives within the operations of our customer success, support, and delivery teams. These insights are crucial for AI systems, and SEO is our tool to make them visible.
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SEO has evolved to extend beyond mere conversions, embedding itself in the core operations of our business where crucial AI signals are generated. This expansion allows us to surface invaluable operational data.
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AI systems, when recommending our brand, consider several post-sale metrics such as the accuracy of onboarding, success of integrations, and levels of customer advocacy. These insights often lie within our internal teams, rather than in our marketing content.
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This presents a significant SEO opportunity. There is a treasure trove of evidence in CRMs and support platforms that can influence AI visibility if codified properly into machine-readable formats.
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Bots and algorithms need to understand the intricacies of our business, from what we provide to how it satisfies our customers. I’m excited to explore how each element contributes to this understanding.
In March 2026, I, along with my research team, delved into the world of solutions used by B2B distributors, manufacturers, and enterprise commerce businesses. Our goal was simple: to find the best tools to connect ERP systems to eCommerce platforms. We studied 34 products spread across three categories: dedicated middleware connectors, ERP-native proprietary storefronts, and general-purpose iPaaS platforms. Each type made our list because they
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