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The AI Search Report

with Nathan Gotch

Weekly insights on AI search and practical SEO that you can put to work today.

Latest Episode

Does Google Now Approve of AI Slop SEO Content? (Ep. 5)

Google's new "Opal" content tools are sparking debate about AI-generated content. Nathan Gotch explains why Google promotes AI-written content while still punishing low-quality output, how to rank in ChatGPT's new 5.1 model, and why backlinks alone no longer drive visibility in AI search results.

Key takeaways:

  • ChatGPT 5.1 combines static data with live retrieval to improve accuracy
  • AI search platforms behave unpredictably, making performance tracking complex
  • Google now promotes AI-written content but still punishes low-quality output
  • Backlinks matter less than brand presence across retrieval sources

All Episodes

Episode 5

Does Google Now Approve of AI Slop SEO Content?

Google's new "Opal" content tools are sparking debate. Nathan explains how to rank in ChatGPT 5.1, why backlinks don't guarantee AI visibility, and what Google's stance on AI content really means.

November 2025 · 25 min
Episode 4

Is Google's New AI Mode the Beginning of the End for Websites?

Google's new Agentic Mode is here, and it is changing everything. Nathan explains how Google's agentic browsing and AI Overviews are reshaping search, with a 61% drop in organic CTR.

November 2025 · 18 min
Episode 3

Does Topical Authority Actually Matter for AI SEO?

A lot of SEOs talk about "topical authority" but does it actually move the needle in AI Search? Nathan breaks down what topical authority means in 2025 and how it's being measured by AI systems.

November 2025 · 30 min
Episode 2

AI Content vs Human Content: What's Better for SEO?

Nathan breaks down new data on whether AI-written content can compete with human-written pages. Learn about content pruning, top 10 rankings, and ChatGPT conversion rates.

October 2025 · 16 min
Episode 1

Do Backlinks Still Matter in AI Search?

Nathan breaks down the real role of backlinks in an AI-driven search landscape. Learn how to handle AI-generated content, where GEO actually fits, and a simple YouTube ranking play.

October 2025 · 45 min

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