The internet marketing game just hit reset. If you're still using 2023 SEO tactics, AI models are penalizing you right now. Here are 15 strategies that actually work in 2026.If having trouble with any links, you can read the online version here Hey Guys, The internet marketing game just hit the reset button, and most people are still playing by the old rules. While everyone's arguing about keyword density and backlink counts, a small group of marketers figured out something incredible: how to trick ChatGPT into recommending their products exclusively, how to build live business websites with a single prompt, and how to capture traffic for 10 cents when everyone else is paying $5. But here's the catch - if you're still using those "Minimalist" or "Storytelling" SEO techniques from two years ago, the latest AI models are actually penalizing your rankings right now. In this edition, I'm breaking down the exact "Golden Formula" for 2026 rankings, the hidden "Local Guide" hack for Google Maps, and the secret listicle strategy that's driving 2,000+ clicks in under 60 days. ➡️ Your Complete Implementation GuideBefore we dive into the strategies, I need to tell you about something that's going to make this edition 10x more valuable for you. I've created a complete implementation package in a separate Google Doc that includes detailed breakdowns for every single strategy in today's newsletter. We're talking: ✅ 4-paragraph deep-dive summaries that explain exactly what each strategy does and why it works ✅ 25 key takeaways extracted from each video so you can scan and find exactly what you need ✅ Step-by-step implementation checklists that walk you through executing each strategy from start to finish This isn't just theory - these are complete action plans you can follow today. Access the complete implementation package here What's Working Right Now (TL;DR)GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): Use "Competitive Quality" tricks to get cited by ChatGPT and Gemini. Money Pages over Blogs: AI assistants prefer high-intent commercial pages over "How-to" guides. Top-of-Funnel Ads: Use "Advertorials" to get ultra-cheap traffic on Google Ads. Agent-First AI: Google Gemini 3.0 is no longer a chatbot; it's an autonomous employee that finds leads and builds systems. If the video doesn't open, click here to watch on YouTube 1. How To Rank On ChatGPT For FREE [Insane GEO Trick]A recent MIT study reverse-engineered how LLMs rank products - and 10 out of 15 popular SEO tactics failed miserably. Here's the "Golden Formula" that actually works. What you'll discover:
2. The "Money Page" Strategy: Get Mentioned in ChatGPTShoppers complete purchases 47% faster when assisted by AI - but if your brand isn't in the chat, you're invisible. The secret isn't more blogs; it's more "Money Pages." What you'll discover:
3. Build a Live, Editable Website with ONE AI PromptForget hiring developers for thousands of dollars. You can now generate a fully functional website - complete with working booking forms and an admin dashboard - using a single reusable prompt. What you'll discover:
4. The SEO Content Hack: 2,000+ Clicks in 49 DaysCollection pages are dying. A specific type of "Product Roundup" listicle is currently crushing the rankings for Google and LLMs alike. What you'll discover:
5. Gemini Super Gems: The "n8n & Zapier" KillerGoogle's team didn't sleep - they just released "Super Gems," an AI agent builder that allows you to create custom mini-apps and automation workflows for free. What you'll discover:
6. Ranking Articles with Gemini 3 FlashGemini 3 Flash is officially the fastest and most intelligent model for content creators. We tested it against a 74/100 SEO optimization score, and it passed with flying colors. What you'll discover:
7. 5 AI Hacks to Speed Up Your RankingsAI isn't a magic cheat code; it's a speed multiplier. If you're writing random blogs, you're wasting time. Use these five workflows instead. What you'll discover:
8. The Google Maps "Local Guide" Authority TrickEver wonder why Google accepts some spam reports immediately but ignores others? It's all about the "Hidden Authority" of your Google account. What you'll discover:
9. Google Ads in 2026: The 4.59 ROAS Advertorial StrategyMost brands are fighting over $5.00 clicks. This strategy targets "Informational" keywords for 10 cents, driving massive revenue through educational advertorials. What you'll discover:
10. The Dec 2025 Core Update: Backlinks are Still KingGoogle just dropped the Dec 2025 update. The biggest lesson? AI content only sticks if it's supported by a specific ratio of backlinks. What you'll discover:
11. The "Best X" Listicle Hack LLMs LoveA massive study of 26,000+ URLs found that 43.8% of ChatGPT's sources are "Best X" lists. Even crazier? You can rank yourself #1 on your own list and ChatGPT will still cite you. What you'll discover:
12. The AI Workflow That Saves You From BurnoutConsistency is the "Golden Key" to YouTube and marketing success. This system helped one creator go from $50/month to $8,000/month by removing the mental "cognitive load." What you'll discover:
13. Gemini 3.0: The Autonomous "Money System"Gemini 3.0 is no longer just a chatbot; it's an "Agent First" tool. It can scrape data, find leads, and send invoices while you sleep. What you'll discover:
14. Build a $1,750/mo Local Directory (No Scraping)You don't need to be a developer to build a profitable local directory. This method uses simple extensions and AI to create niche sites that outrank the actual businesses. What you'll discover:
15. SEO in 2026: Reddit, AI Mode, and the FutureBarry Schwartz (Search Engine Roundtable) and David Quaid join the show to discuss why Reddit is dominating, whether AI Mode will become the default, and how to survive the next 24 months. What you'll discover:
🚨 URGENT: Is ChatGPT Recommending Your Competitors Instead of You?I started to build out some free tools to use as lead magnets. Here's the first one. Inspired by Matt Diggity post a few days ago. Here's a snippet from Matt's post… "Most businesses accidentally block AI bots without realizing it. Check your robots.txt file right now. Make sure you're not blocking ChatGPTbot or OAI-SearchBot. Many security tools started automatically blocking these in July 2025. Your site could be invisible to AI without you knowing." Free tool i built 🤖 AI Bot Checker - Free Tool What it does: * Scans your robots.txt * Checks 35+ AI crawlers * Shows what's blocked vs. allowed * Tells you EXACTLY how to fix it The results? Eye-opening. Big brands ARE accidentally blocking AI. Meanwhile, competitors who allow it are getting all the AI traffic This is lead gen gold for anyone in: - Local services - B2B SaaS - E-commerce - Professional services Try it + let me know what you find 👇 (P.S. This is the first of several free marketing tools I'm building. Keep an eye on the newsletter, we will add a new one weekly, Want the Unfair Advantage?If you're serious about staying ahead of the curve (instead of constantly playing catch-up), you need more than just intel. You need:
The marketers making serious money aren't just reading about these strategies – they're implementing them with proven systems that actually work. Ready to Take Action?Look, you've got two choices here. You can bookmark this newsletter and tell yourself you'll come back to it later (we both know how that usually goes), or you can pick ONE strategy from this list and implement it today. The marketers who win in 2026 aren't the ones with the most knowledge - they're the ones who execute fastest. While your competitors are still planning and strategizing, you can have a live Money Page ranking on ChatGPT, a local directory generating leads, or an advertorial campaign running at 10-cent clicks. Speed wins. Always has, always will. Talk soon, - Tony |
Every day we handpick the top 20 marketing tips, insights, case studies, methods, workflows, and free trials we've spotted on Twitter (X) and YouTube. It's completely free and lands in your inbox 6 days a week. No fluff, just the good stuff that's actually working right now. Creator of NicheBlasta, LeadBlasta, Viral Content Pilot, and many more innovative marketing automation tools. I build and release new tools every week built with no code platforms and run a WhatsApp group and the 'Unshackled' product creation bootcamp.
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