Melsmark

08/11/2026

This is why I love what I do. 💛

A great website should do more than look good. It should feel like your business, speak to the people you want to reach, and make your brand look polished and professional.

Thank you, SUNJOY Studio, for trusting MELSMARK with your website design. Reviews like this seriously make my day. 🥹

Need a website that represents your business?

👉 melsmark.art

08/11/2026

Don’t go with the other guys website.
Get a Melsmark site.
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08/03/2026

Want your business to be recommended by **ChatGPT, Google AI, Gemini, and other AI tools?**

It's not just about having a great website.

AI looks for signals that your business is real, trusted, and consistently talked about across the web. Two of the biggest signals are **customer reviews** and **business citations** (mentions of your business on trusted directories and websites). Together, they help build credibility for both search engines and AI systems.
In my latest blog, you'll learn:

⭐ Why reviews matter more than ever
📍 What business citations are (and why they matter)
🤖 How these signals influence AI recommendations
🚀 Practical steps you can take to strengthen your online presence
If you want your business to be easier for both **customers and AI** to trust, this is a great place to start.

📖 Link in the comments for the full blog.

Not sure how your business stacks up? I offer an instant **free Website & SEO Audit** that reviews your website for AI-readiness so you know exactly where to improve. Link in comments, run your site today!

07/31/2026

Can AI actually understand your website?

Not always.

Just because your website looks great to people doesn't mean it's easy for **ChatGPT, Google AI, Gemini, or other AI tools** to understand. If your content is unclear, poorly structured, or missing key information, AI may struggle to recommend your business—even if you offer an excellent product or service.

That's why I created a simple **12-question self-audit** to help you evaluate whether your website is ready for the future of search.

In my latest blog, you'll learn:
🤖 What AI looks for when reading a website
✅ A 12-question checklist you can use today
🔍 Common issues that make websites harder for AI to understand
🚀 Simple improvements that can help your business become more visible in AI-powered search

If you want your website to work for both **people and AI**, this guide is a great place to start.

📖 Read the full blog:
https://www.melsmark.art/blog/can-ai-read-your-website-audit

Not sure how your website stacks up? I also offer a **free Website & SEO Audit** where I'll review your site and identify opportunities to improve your visibility in both Google and AI search.

Twelve yes-or-no questions to check whether AI tools can find, read, and confidently recommend your small business. No tools required, about fifteen minutes.

07/29/2026

Have you noticed fewer people clicking through to your website from Google?

It might not be your rankings—it could be **Google AI Overviews**.

When someone searches a question, Google often displays an AI-generated summary at the top of the page before the traditional search results. That means people can get their answer without ever clicking a website. AI Overviews have changed how people search, and businesses need to adapt by creating content that's useful, trustworthy, and easy for both Google and AI to understand.

In my latest blog, I explain:
🤖 What Google AI Overviews are
📉 Why some websites are seeing fewer clicks
💡 What you can do to stay visible
🚀 How to build a website that's ready for the future of search

The good news? SEO isn't dead—it's evolving. Businesses that focus on helpful content, strong local SEO, and building trust online are still in a great position to grow.

📖 Read the full blog:
https://www.melsmark.art/blog/google-ai-overviews-small-business

Want to know if your website is prepared for AI-powered search? Request a **free Website & SEO Audit**, and I'll show you where your site is doing well and where it can improve.

AI Overviews now appear on about half of Google searches and cut clicks sharply. Here is which of your pages are actually at risk, and which are not.

07/27/2026

What if your next customer never opens Google?

More people are asking questions like:

💬 "Who designs websites for small businesses in Minnesota?"
💬 "Recommend a good local roofing company."
💬 "Who's the best logo designer near me?"
..and they're asking **ChatGPT** instead of a search engine.

The businesses that get recommended aren't there by chance. AI looks for signals that your business is trustworthy, well-established, and easy to understand across your website and the web.

In my latest blog, I explain:
🤖 How ChatGPT decides which businesses to recommend
🌐 What your website needs to help AI understand your business
⭐ Why reviews, your Google Business Profile, and online mentions matter
📈 Practical steps you can take today to improve your chances of being recommended

If you want your business to be found not just on Google—but in AI-powered search too—this guide is for you.

📖 Read the full blog:
https://www.melsmark.art/blog/get-business-recommended-by-chatgpt

If you're wondering whether your business is ready for AI search, request a **free Website & SEO Audit**. I'll show you what's working, what needs improvement, and how to position your business for both Google **and** AI-powered search.

Seven practical steps to make ChatGPT more likely to name your Minnesota small business, plus five test prompts to check where you stand today.

07/25/2026

Google isn't the only place people search anymore.

More and more people are asking **ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI tools** for recommendations instead of typing keywords into a search engine. That means businesses need to think beyond traditional SEO. The goal is no longer just to rank—it's to become a trusted source that AI can understand, reference, and recommend.

I put together a new guide that explains:
🤖 What Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is
🔍 How AI search is changing the way customers find businesses
📈 The difference between SEO and GEO
💡 Practical ways to help your business show up in AI-powered search results

If you want your business to stay visible as search continues to evolve, this is a great place to start.

📖 Read the full guide:
https://www.melsmark.art/blog/generative-engine-optimization-guide-small-business

Curious whether your website is ready for AI search? Send me a message or request a free website audit—I'd be happy to point you in the right direction.

A plain-English guide to generative engine optimization for Minnesota small businesses. What AI search rewards, what research shows, and what to do first.

07/20/2026

When was the last time you updated your **Google Business Profile?**

If your answer is "I set it up a few years ago and haven't touched it since," you're not alone—but you could be missing out on local customers.

Your Google Business Profile is often the **first thing people see** when they search for your business or the services you offer. Keeping it complete, accurate, and active can make a real difference in how often you appear in local search results.

In my latest blog, I share practical tips to help you:
✅ Improve your visibility on Google
📸 Make better use of photos and posts
⭐ Get more value from customer reviews
📍 Optimize your profile for local searches

If you're a Minnesota small business owner, these are simple steps that can help more customers find and trust your business.

📖 Read the full blog - Link in comments 👇👀

If you'd like a second set of eyes on your Google Business Profile, send me a message. I'd be happy to point out opportunities to improve it.

07/17/2026

Does your business need **better SEO—or an entirely new website?** 🤔

It’s a question I hear often, and the answer really depends on the foundation you already have.

If your website is modern, fast, mobile-friendly, and built well, investing in ongoing SEO may be the right next step. But if your site is slow, outdated, difficult to use, or wasn’t built with search engines in mind, putting money into SEO alone may not fix the bigger problem.

Your website and SEO aren't competing investments. They work together.

In my latest blog, I break down how to tell where your business should invest first—and what signs to look for when deciding whether it's time for a new website.

🔎 **Not sure where your website stands?** I'm also offering a **full website audit** to help you understand what's working, what isn't, and where you have opportunities to improve your SEO and online presence.

👇 I'll drop the link to the blog and the website audit in the comments!