Tom Riedel
Tom runs Golvra's data desk. He audits AI-search rankings and turns SERP data into publishable playbooks.
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AI SEO in 2026: What Google's SGE Rollout Actually Rewards
We analyzed 400 winning pages to identify the structural patterns that earn AI-answer citations.
Perplexity Spaces Are Quietly the Best Research Product Shipped This Year
Persistent, curated research contexts you can share with your team. Underhyped, overpowered.
How to Make Money with Gemini in 2026
Turn Workspace-native AI into paid consulting and productized services.
Gemini vs Grok: Google's Assistant or X's Live Wire?
Gemini is deeply woven into Workspace. Grok trades polish for speed and real-time X access.
How to Use Gemini in 2026: The Complete Guide
Getting the most out of Gemini across Google Workspace — plus Gems and Deep Research.
ChatGPT vs Grok: Which Chatbot Wins in 2026?
Ecosystem giant vs real-time upstart — we tested both across a month of daily work.
Perplexity vs You.com: Which AI Search Wins?
Cited-answer engines with different personalities — one focused, one customizable.
Perplexity Review: The AI Search Engine Professionals Trust
Fast, cited answers with a UX designed for real research work.
Grok Review 2026: The Real-Time Chatbot Worth Paying For?
We spent a month using Grok as our primary chatbot. Here's where xAI's assistant wins and where it still trails.
ChatGPT vs Perplexity: Which Is Better for Research?
Cited answers vs generalist reasoning — when to reach for each one.
Affiliate Marketing in the AI Era: What Still Works
Trust, unique testing and structural SEO — the three ingredients AI-search still rewards.
Testing Gemini Deep Research Against Human Analysts
We benchmarked Deep Research briefs against reports from two junior analysts. The results surprised us.
Four Content Patterns AI Search Actually Cites
We analyzed 400 winning pages. Four patterns showed up again and again.
The Future of Search: Why Publishers Should Stop Panicking
AI answers didn't kill search — they raised the bar for cite-worthy content.
AI for SEO: Ranking Faster in 2026
Keyword research, briefs, internal linking and content ops with AI.
Grok
xAI's real-time assistant with native access to X, a bold personality and strong reasoning.
AI Statistics 2026: The Numbers That Matter
The credible numbers on AI adoption, spend and impact in 2026 — with sources.
Perplexity
AI answer engine with real-time sources and citations for research-grade browsing.
Surfer SEO
AI-powered SEO briefs, content editor and audits tuned for AI-search visibility.