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Foundation First: Why Smart Businesses Layer AI on Top of SEO

September 2025

In this interview with James Schramko, Gert Mellak discusses why traditional SEO remains essential even as AI tools reshape content creation and search behavior.

Key Takeaways

  • AI tools are powerful, but they work best when layered on top of solid SEO fundamentals
  • Businesses that skip the SEO foundation struggle to get value from AI
  • The smartest approach: build your SEO foundation first, then enhance with AI
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