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The Maverick Marketing Blog.

Timely takes on SEO, AEO/GEO, paid advertising, and marketing strategy for Tennessee businesses. Written by the people who run the campaigns — opinions included.

AEO / GEO

AEO and GEO in 2026: How to Actually Show Up in ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overviews

Answer Engine and Generative Engine Optimization are no longer optional. Here is what actually gets your business cited when someone asks an AI a question.

May 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Local SEO

Your Restaurant Has 12 Google Reviews. Your Competitor Has 800. Here Is the Fix.

Review count and velocity are among the strongest local-search ranking factors. Here is how restaurants close the gap without buying fake reviews.

May 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Analytics

Last-Click Attribution Is Lying to You. Here Is What to Measure Instead.

Last-click attribution credits the wrong channels and gets good marketing cut. Here is why it is misleading and what a healthier measurement approach looks like.

May 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Paid Ads

Google Local Services Ads vs Search Ads for Home Services: The Real Math

For plumbers, electricians, and HVAC companies, Local Services Ads and Search Ads serve different purposes. Here is how to decide where your budget goes.

May 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Web & SEO

We Audited 20 Tennessee Law Firm Websites — Here Is What They All Got Wrong

We looked at 20 Tennessee law firm websites. The same handful of mistakes appeared again and again. Here is the pattern and the fix.

Apr 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Paid Ads

What a Good ROAS Actually Looks Like (And Why the 4:1 Rule Is Garbage)

The "4:1 ROAS is good" rule of thumb gets businesses into trouble. Here is why margin, not a universal ratio, determines what good actually means.

Apr 24, 2026 · 6 min read
E-commerce

How Tennessee Brands Can Actually Win on Amazon in 2026

Amazon is brutally competitive, but Tennessee consumer brands can still win with the right mix of listings, advertising, and review strategy. Here is the playbook.

Apr 18, 2026 · 7 min read