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She\u2019ll explore AI Engine Optimization (AIEO), the new frontier of discoverability. You\u2019ll learn practical steps to help AI \u201csee\u201d your business clearly so you can show up in answers, not just search results.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What makes AI search different from traditional SEO<\/li>\n<li>How AI chooses businesses to recommend and the key signals it looks for (plus ways to strengthen them)<\/li>\n<li>How to make your business info clear and consistent, and use conversational content and FAQs to boost visibility<\/li>\n<li>Common mistakes that keep businesses hidden from AI, and how to avoid them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join us for this informative, interactive session to learn actionable strategies to position your business for the AI era!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, March 11 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCaf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Free and open to everyone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/archanasamtani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Archana Samtani Singhania<\/a>, WeBC Business Advisor<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/we-bc.ca\/product\/when-customers-ask-ai-make-your-business-part-of-the-answer\/\">Register Here &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AI is changing the way people discover businesses. 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