Gen Z Will Replace Digital Marketing Agencies – And It’s Happening Faster Than You Think

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Traditional digital marketing agencies are facing their biggest existential threat yet. As AI transforms how businesses are discovered online and how marketing gets done, a new generation of tech-native entrepreneurs is building agencies from the ground up with artificial intelligence at their core. This isn’t just another industry trend. Based on current market dynamics, most […]

Google Search is Changing Fast in 2025: What Business Owners Need to Know

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Google search results are changing faster than ever, and it’s not just about AI. Google’s June 2025 core algorithm update has fundamentally shifted how pages rank, with changes continuing to ripple through search results weeks after the initial rollout. The biggest trend? Pages loaded with keyword-optimized text are losing rankings, while quality content and strong […]

Are Automations Still a Waste of Time in 2025?

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A few months ago, I made a video explaining why I think most business automations are a waste of time. My main point was that people spend more time setting up automations than they actually save. That’s still true for complex automation platforms like n8n and Make.com. But Google just released Opal, and it’s completely […]

90% of Digital Marketing Can Be Done by AI – But There’s a Catch

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90% of digital marketing can already be automated with AI. The hands-on work that digital marketers performed just three years ago – content creation, campaign optimization, data analysis – can now be handled by artificial intelligence and automation tools. But here’s what most people miss: while the technology exists, implementing it effectively remains incredibly difficult. […]

The #1 Way to Make ChatGPT Recommend You

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There are dozens of tactics to rank higher in ChatGPT and Google’s AI mode, but only one method delivers reliable, fast results. At TJ Digital, we’ve tested every strategy we can find, and this approach is so effective that it’s the only one you should focus on until you’ve maximized it. We call it Brand […]

How We’ll Build Websites in 2026: The AI Revolution in Web Development

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By 2026, anyone capable of using AI will be able to build beautiful, functional, custom websites. The days of needing expensive agencies or specialized technical knowledge are rapidly ending. Industry analysts predict that about 70% of web design work will be shaped by generative AI by 2026, fundamentally changing how small businesses approach web development. […]

Is Your Marketing Agency Ripping You Off?

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I talk to business owners paying marketing agencies every week, and when I ask what their agency is doing for them, the most common response I get is “I don’t know.” This should terrify you. If you’re spending thousands of dollars monthly on marketing but can’t explain what you’re getting for that money, you’re likely […]

Last Chance to Prove You’re Human: Why 2025 is Critical for Content Creators

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We’re living in a unique moment. 2025 is the best time for any business to be creating content, and it might be the last chance you have to establish yourself as a real human content creator. Right now, we’re in this sweet spot where it’s easier than ever to create high-quality content at scale, but […]

Most Common Website Mistake: Building Before Planning SEO Strategy

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The most common mistake businesses make with their websites is designing and building first, then trying to optimize later. This backwards approach costs companies thousands of dollars and months of lost traffic. I’ve seen this mistake twice just this week. In both cases, these businesses could have saved significant time and money by planning their […]

My Entire 2025 Marketing System: The CAST Framework That’s Changing Everything

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The marketing landscape has shifted dramatically. Traditional SEO strategies that worked just two years ago are quickly becoming obsolete as AI-powered search engines reshape how customers discover businesses. After 15 years in digital marketing and working with hundreds of small businesses, I’ve developed a complete system that positions companies for success in this new reality. […]