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How Local Businesses Can Beat the AI Content Glut

Nell Thomas9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

SEO isn’t dead, but it is boring—and that’s why your local bagel shop still needs local journalism more than another AI listicle.

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How websites remember you (for better or worse)

Nell Thomas9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

Cookies aren’t dessert—they’re tiny files tracking your every scroll. Here’s what they do, how they work, and why Ballantyne’s favorite bagel shop might just be using them.

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Why Being the Answer Beats Ranking: AEO for Local Businesses

Nell Thomas10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

Ranking on Google doesn’t mean what it used to. These days, if Alexa can’t say your name out loud, you don’t exist. Answer Engine Optimization isn’t a trend—it’s survival.

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Want to Own Ballantyne (Legally)? Start Here

Nell Thomas10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

Buy an ad, save democracy. Ballantyne businesses can now fund journalism and get real visibility—with our digital packages that don’t spy, track, or suck.

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