James Huang How to Build a Verifiable "Trust Layer" and Become a Primary Source for AI TL;DR: In the new age of the "Answer Engine," success is measured not in clicks, but in citations. To become a primary source for AI, brands must build a deep and verifiable "Trust Layer." This is not... AI SEO Ai Art LLM Large Language Models SEO Challenges SEO In Japan SEO Performance SEO Strategies SEvO Search Engine Optimization
James Huang The Zero-Cost Skunkworks: A CEO's Guide to Forging Scalable Systems on the Cloud's Free Tier TL;DR: The cloud's "Free Tier" is not a toy; it is the ultimate strategic sandbox. For years, we've leveraged these limited-resource environments not for cost savings, but to cultivate extreme enginee... 10000 Hour Rules AI Accelerate Digitality Google Cloud Local SEO Mercury Technology Solution SEO Challenges SEO For Growth SEO Optimization SEO Strategies
James Huang Speed with Safety: A Guide to Enterprise GAIO with the P.A.C.E.D. Framework TL;DR: For large enterprises, the AI-driven search era presents a critical paradox: the need for speed in Generative AI Optimization (GAIO) clashes with stringent compliance and legal review processes... Generative Generative Ai LLM SEO SEO And CRO Integration SEO Challenges SEO Editor SEO For Growth SEO Optimization SEO Performance SEO Strategies
James Huang Agentic AI is Here. Are You Building a Smart Assistant or a Costly Robot? TL;DR Human Oversight is Non-Negotiable: Never trust AI agents with 100% autonomy on complex tasks. AI outputs can "diverge" unexpectedly. Human gatekeeping is your most critical quality control mecha... AI AI SEO AI arms race SEO SEO Challenges SEO For Growth SEO In Japan SEO Optimization SEO Performance SEO Strategies
James Huang The One-Line Coup: How Google Built its AI Moat and Ended SEO's "Long-Term Illusion" TL;DR: Google's recent removal of the "num=100" URL parameter was not a minor technical update; it was a calculated strategic coup. With this single move, Google has achieved three critical objectives... Google Deepmind Google Search Console LLM SEO Large Language Model Large Language Models Programmatic SEO SEO Challenges SEO Optimization SEO Strategies SEvO
James Huang How to Implement an LLM SEO (GAIO) Strategy: The 5-Step F.I.N.D.S. Framework In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven search, merely understanding what LLM SEO is (or, as we call it at Mercury, Generative AI Optimization, GAIO) isn't enough. The critical question for any... AI SEO Generative Ai LLM LLM SEO Large Language Model SEO Challenges SEO In Japan SEO Integration SEO Optimization SEO Strategies
James Huang SEO Isn't a Ranking Game Anymore. It's a Business of Influence. TL;DR: If you still think SEO is just about ranking #1 on Google, you're playing yesterday's game. In the AI era, SEO has evolved from a technical race for clicks into a strategic business of influenc... AI SEO LLM SEO SEO And CRO Integration SEO Challenges SEO For Growth SEO In Japan SEO Optimization SEO Performance SEO Services SEO Strategies
James Huang The "Shifting Zero" Framework: A Mental Model Explaining Why Young Radicals Become Old Conservatives and How to Strategically Navigate Change in Business and Society TL;DR Labels are lazy. Classifying ideas as "left" or "right," "innovative" or "outdated," often obscures the real debate. A better mental model is needed. Use a number line. Imagine the "status quo" ... Change Change Management SEO Challenges SEO For Growth SEO Optimization SEO Performance SEO Strategies SEO Strategy Social Fabric Social Responsibility
James Huang Why Local SEO is Your Most Defensible Channel in the AI Era TL;DR: While generative AI is disrupting informational search and causing the "zero-click crisis," local search is proving to be uniquely resilient. AI models currently lack the location awareness, ri... E-E-A-T Local SEO Localized SEO Strategies SEO Challenges SEO For Growth SEO Optimization SEO Performance SEO Strategies SEO Tool SEvO
James Huang What is SEVO? A CEO's Guide to Winning in a Fragmented Search World TL;DR: The customer journey has fractured beyond traditional Google search. SEVO (Search Everywhere Optimization) is Mercury's strategic framework for building a pervasive "Trust Layer" for your brand... SEO SEO Analytics SEO And CRO Integration SEO Challenges SEO For Growth SEO Friendly SEO Fundamentals SEO Optimization SEO Strategies SEvO
James Huang What is the Best AI for Research and Citation? A 2025 Comparison TL;DR: The best AI for research depends on your task. For real-time, cited web summaries, Perplexity is the top choice. For deep dives into scientific literature, the specialized tool Scite.ai is unpa... AI AI SEO AI SEO Tools Generative Ai SEO SEO Challenges SEO For Growth SEO In Japan SEO Strategies SEO Strategy
James Huang What is LLM SEO? A Guide to Generative AI Optimization (GAIO) You’ve likely heard the terms floating around: LLM SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and maybe even Generative AI Optimization. Perhaps you've also encountered GEO (Generative Engine Optimization... Generative Ai LLM LLM SEO Programmatic SEO SEO And CRO Integration SEO Challenges SEO Editor SEO For Growth SEO Optimization SEO Strategies