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242 articles · last updated September 27, 2026 · written by Julia McCoy

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“How to use Claude?” Maybe you’ve asked this. Cool. Maybe you’ve wondered what Claude can do to help

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$420,000. That’s the spend. Every single year. Just to stay visible. Let’s break it down: A content team

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Do you dream of growing your business — I mean, really growing it, exponentially? Have you heard about

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SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the practice of optimizing your content so it ranks on traditional search engines

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You’ve built something real. Your product is good. Your customers are happy. But your content calendar? It’s a

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Before you pick a side in the SEO vs GEO debate, answer one question for me.  When did

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Picture this: You’ve spent years mastering SEO, your content ranks beautifully on Google, and then suddenly, your target

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In today’s tech-driven world, developing AI skills has become essential for career growth and innovation. “AI training” isn’t

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Would you keep watching a YouTube channel if you found out the person on screen wasn’t real? Mine

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Every founder who books a call with me has about 12 AI subscriptions and still writes every email,

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Content isn’t just king anymore—it’s the entire kingdom. In 2026, 74% of marketers say content marketing helps them

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What is AI copywriting? AI copywriting uses artificial intelligence to help you create marketing content faster and more

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Remember when “content is king” was the hottest marketing advice? Plot twist: Content is still king. But now?

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Let me be real with you. The game has changed completely. In 2026, AI platforms are answering over

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The AI clip maker market is absolutely exploding right now. Content creators are drowning in hours of footage,

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Here’s a stat that should wake you up. Only 60% of searches actually get clicks anymore. The rest?

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The business world is being reshaped by artificial intelligence at breakneck speed. But here’s the challenge: most companies

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Seven years. That’s how long it took me to build my former business, Express Writers, to six figures.

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Did you know that 60% of searches no longer lead to clicks? That’s not a typo. More than

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ChatGPT is an incredible tool. I use it a lot in my business. But here’s what I discovered

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Your AI business needs viral posts. Not just any content. Not another generic how-to guide that gets lost

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I’ll be straight with you. Most businesses right now are sitting on a goldmine of opportunity—and they don’t

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AI consulting isn’t what it used to be. A year ago, most businesses were still figuring out if

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There’s a massive gap in the market right now. And if you’re paying attention, you can slip right

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Julia McCoy

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Julia McCoy is a 10x author, entrepreneur, and trailblazer in AI adaption. As the founder and President of First Movers, she empowers work professionals to dominate in the AI revolution through her revolutionary educational platform: First Movers AI Labs.

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