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June 18, 2025

Answer Engine Optimization, Explained Answer engine optimization is not new. Google has answered queries directly in search results since 2014 when it launched featured snippets, and a year later with “People also ask.” Now, with the rise of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and other generative AI platforms, optimizing content for sources and citations is crucial. Here’s how. Research questions Use keyword research tools that filter shoppers’ questions. Expand those queries via fan-out techniques. Monitor dialogue and feedback. Keep an eye on Reddit and similar social sites for discussions of your products and company. Track direct customer support queries. Whatever shoppers share on social media and with internal support is likely what they ask on search engines and genAI. Journeys, not keywords Don’t try to answer all the questions you’ve identified. Respond instead to specific problems. Read article > 5 Content Marketing Ideas for July 2025 July offers plenty of content marketing opportunities, such as picnicking, showcasing American-made products, and planning for the back-to-school season. Read article > Instant Practical Ecommerce Webcast Tariff Turmoil: How Ecommerce Brands Can Still Win In this 20-minute webcast, trade expert Thomas Taggart breaks down what’s changing in trade, what it means for your margins, and how top brands are adjusting. Watch now > New Books on Classic Brands, Growth, Change These compelling titles include inspirational lessons from Sonic Drive-in and Rolex, as well as perspectives on mentorship, data, hiring, transformation, startups, and more. Read article > From the Archive: October 2021 Mental Conditioning Is Vital for Entrepreneurs Lauren Johnson says high-performing entrepreneurs have similar characteristics as pro athletes. Both have mental traits that lead to inevitable success. She observed those qualities working for the New York Yankees... Read article > 📊 Ecommerce Chart 🎙️ Ecommerce Conversations Podcast Don't Exit for the Wrong Reasons Pro Tennis Player Pivots to Ecommerce Great Mom Builds Global Craft Biz YouTube Ad Secrets for Ecommerce Build a Business You Love 🎯 Industry IQ Resources from our advertisers. Essentials of Marketplace Success 🎓 Webcasts Free, 30-minute streaming videos. Tariff Turmoil: How Ecommerce Brands Can Still Win You are receiving this email at newsletter@newslettercollector.com because you opted-in on our Practical Ecommerce website to receive this newsletter. You can unsubscribe or update your email address anytime. View in browser. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here. To ensure this newsletter reaches your inbox, please add newsletter@mail.practicalecommerce.com to your contacts. Gmail users just drag this email to the "Primary" tab. Practical Ecommerce; 4794 Grayhawk Blvd.; Traverse City, Michigan 49684 U.S.