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Course schema: What Google still rewards and how to set it up in 2026.
SEO

Course schema: What Google still rewards and how to set it up

Course schema tells Google what you teach. See what Google changed and kept, a copyable template, the carousel setup, and which validator to use.
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AI visibility tools for brand LLM search in 2026.
AEO

17 best AI visibility tools in 2026 to track your brand across LLM search

Compare the 17 best AI visibility tools in 2026. Track brand mentions, citations, and share of voice across ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI platforms.

What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and how to get started?
AEO

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): What is it and how to get started?

Learn what Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is and how to optimize your content for AI search. Discover how to get cited in AI answers using Contentpen.

What is SEO: Explained for beginners.
SEO

What is SEO? A practical guide for beginners

Learn what SEO is with our beginner-friendly guide. Discover how SEO optimization improves rankings and helps grow your online presence fast.

How to write a blog post
Blogging

How to write a blog post: 12 steps, format, and distribution

Learn how to write a blog post that ranks high and converts with our step-by-step guide. From research to publishing and distribution tips.

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Course schema: What Google still rewards and how to set it up in 2026.
SEO

Course schema: What Google still rewards and how to set it up

Course schema tells Google what you teach. See what Google changed and kept, a copyable template, the carousel setup, and which validator to use.

Nov 12, 2026

Dataset schema: Get your data discovered, cited, and reused.
SEO

Dataset schema: Get your data discovered, cited, and reused

Dataset schema helps Google list your data in Dataset Search. See which properties to add, a full example, how to handle copies, and a Python script.

Nov 10, 2026

Event schema: How to get your events listed on Google.
SEO

Event schema: How to get your events listed on Google

Event schema tells Google your date, venue, and ticket details. See what qualifies in 2026, what to add, an example, and how to handle date changes.

Nov 4, 2026

What is FAQ schema, and is it still worth using in 2026?
SEO

What is FAQ schema, and is it still worth using in 2026?

FAQ schema guide for 2026: What the markup does after Google ended FAQ rich results, plus how to add it, test it, and write quotable answers.

Nov 4, 2026

Breadcrumb schema: How it works and how to add it in 2026.
SEO

Breadcrumb schema: How it works and how to add it

Breadcrumb schema tells Google where a page sits in your site. See how BreadcrumbList works, where Google still shows it, and how to add and fix it.

Nov 2, 2026

What is a book schema? How to add it and where Google uses it.
SEO

What is a Book schema? How to add it and where Google uses it 

Book schema tells search engines exactly which edition you sell. Learn where Google still uses it in 2026 and copy JSON-LD for every format you stock.

Nov 2, 2026

What is article schema? Types, examples, and how to add it.
SEO

What is Article schema? Types, examples, and how to add it

Learn what Article schema is, when to use Article, BlogPosting, or NewsArticle schema, and copy JSON-LD examples that follow Google's latest guidelines.

Oct 30, 2026

What is llms.txt? How it works, examples, and what the data says.
AEO

What is llms.txt? How it works, examples, and what the data says

What is llms.txt? Learn how this AI-focused Markdown file works, see real examples, compare it with robots.txt, and find out what 2026 data says.

Oct 29, 2026

Search engines other than google
SEO

The best search engines other than Google, sorted by what you need them for

Need search engines other than Google? Compare 15 picks for privacy, AI answers, no-AI results and local markets, plus how to switch your default.

Oct 26, 2026