Primary Bias in AI Search: Why ChatGPT Already Has Favorites
Before ChatGPT even runs a search, it already has opinions about which brands to trust. This “primary bias” is baked into the model from its training data. It heavily influences which websites get retrieved when you ask a question. For smaller brands trying to compete in AI search, understanding this bias is one of the […]
How to Get Recommended by ChatGPT and Google AI in 2026
By the end of 2026, almost every search will involve a large language model. When these models help someone find a product or service, they search the internet for recommendations. The entire game with AI visibility is to have as many recommendations for your brand found online as possible. At TJ Digital, we track what […]
How to Rank in AI Search: The Listicle Strategy (2026)
The fastest way to rank in AI search is to get your brand mentioned on the websites that large language models already cite. These are primarily listicles and directories like Yelp, Justia, and industry-specific “best of” pages. Paid placements on these sites currently cost $100 to $200 as a one-time fee, but that pricing won’t […]
Why GEO Will Keep Working: The Case for AI Optimization in 2026
AI is replacing traditional search results faster than most businesses realize. Google is actively trying to replace its own search results with AI responses. And yet, most people doing SEO are still entirely focused on ranking in traditional search results. At TJ Digital, we track which sources large language models cite before making recommendations. We […]
Are ChatGPT Ads Worth the $60 CPM?
ChatGPT ads are not 3 times more expensive than Meta ads. They’re actually about half as expensive as Google Ads per impression. That reframing changes everything about whether they’re worth your money. At TJ Digital, we manage Google Ads campaigns where clients routinely pay $5 to $50 per click. That works out to roughly $100 […]
What is Claude Cowork?
Claude Cowork is Anthropic’s AI desktop agent that can access your files, browse the internet, and perform tasks on your computer autonomously. You describe an outcome you want, and Cowork plans and executes the steps to achieve it. It can work for minutes or hours without losing context. At TJ Digital, we help small to […]
Are Mention Building Agencies Worth It? What to Look For in 2026
Mention building agencies can be worth it if they deliver actual recommendations on pages that AI frequently cites. Most are not worth it because they charge flat rates for low-value mentions that do nothing for your AI visibility. The market for these services has exploded since large language models became mainstream. At TJ Digital, we’ve […]
The NEW #1 Method for Ranking in Large Language Models
Large language models recommend brands mentioned in “how to choose” guides just as often as listicles. At TJ Digital, we’ve been tracking thousands of prompts across dozens of brands for six months, and the data shows that educational buying guides perform equally well—without the self-promotional feel of traditional “Top 10” lists. ChatGPT and Google’s AI […]
What Jobs Will AI Replace?
AI is already as good as or better than the average entry-level employee at many white-collar tasks. Graphic design, copywriting, software development, and marketing strategy. For routine work in these fields, AI performs at a level that matches or exceeds what you’d expect from a new hire. But here’s what most people miss: AI isn’t […]
Why Most SEO Agencies Can’t Actually Help You Rank in AI
Every SEO agency is now claiming they’ll help you rank in large language models. But when you look at their actual plan for doing this, almost none of them are doing anything that will move the needle. Most are just relabeling old SEO tactics as “GEO” or “AIO” and hoping you don’t notice. Here’s the […]