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THSA is a full-service marketing agency and digital project managers.

12/12/2025

As we wrap up another exciting year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our amazing clients and extended teams.

We’re proud of every campaign, every launch and every story we helped bring to life together.

And now… we’re gearing up for something even bigger.

🚀 2026 is the year of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO); the future of search, visibility and brand presence in AI-driven platforms.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Get in touch with us to start planning your GEO strategy in 2026. Our offices open on 5 January.

02/10/2025

Grain Care Golf Day in Kuilsrivier

01/10/2025

Het jy ’n Afrikaanse webwerf en sukkel jy om op Google gevind te word? Ons kan help! Stuur vir ons ’n boodskap om uit te vind hoe ons besighede soos joune help om meer sigbaarheid, verkope en kliënte op Google te kry.

30/09/2025

💡 Don’t underestimate the power of reviews on platforms like Hellopeter.

Ignoring them could be costing you!

The shift is real 🤖 AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, Perplexity and more are not just summarising web content, they’re choosing which brands to cite and recommend. This means your reputation off-site matters more than ever (beyond just your website).

If you’ve already been investing in off-page SEO, brand reputation, and third-party mentions, you’re ahead of many competitors. But for everyone else, it’s not too late.

We can help you build an AI-visibility strategy today!

Get in touch with us to see how we help businesses like yours rank.

24/07/2025

How AIOs Are Choosing Which Content to Cite 🤖

1. Almost Every AIO References Top-Ranked Content
A massive 97% of AI-generated overviews (AIOs) include at least one link from the top 20 Google search results. This tells us that high-ranking pages are still incredibly influential in shaping AI-generated content.

2. They Don’t Just Pick One Source
On average, AIOs pull from around five different URLs—all within the top 20 search results. So rather than relying on a single article, AIOs tend to blend insights from multiple high-ranking sources to create a more comprehensive answer.

3. Top 10 Rankings Really Matter
If your page is in the top 10, you’ve got a 50% chance of being cited in an AIO. Interestingly, if the AIO only uses three sources, that overlap shoots up to 75%, emphasising the importance of being in those prime spots.

4. The Higher You Rank, the Better Your Odds
Ranking position clearly impacts inclusion. URLs in the #1 spot are cited 54% of the time. But as you go further down the list, that number drops dramatically—only 7% of AIO citations come from position 20.

5. But Ranking Isn’t Everything
Here’s a surprise: over half (51%) of AIO citations come from sources that aren’t even in the top 20. This shows that relevance and quality still play a role, and AI may pull in valuable content even if it isn’t ranking on the first two pages.

22/07/2025

LLMs like ChatGPT are changing the content game. They’re fast, adaptable, and will help you scale.
But even great tech makes mistakes.

Spelling errors? They happen. Incorrect facts? Sometimes. And tone? That’s where things get tricky.

AI can sound right but feel wrong. It might miss the nuance of your brand voice, coming across too formal, too casual, too generic, or worse, completely off-brand. Your tone is how your audience connects with you. It builds trust, sets expectations, and turns readers into loyal customers.

That’s why a copywriter still matters.

A skilled copywriter brings emotional intelligence to the process. They understand your audience, your brand, and your goals. They know when to be bold, when to be warm, and when to push or pull back. They fine-tune AI-generated content so it doesn’t just say the right thing—it says it the right way.

DM us to learn more, or visit https://thehannasmithagency.com/

21/07/2025

AI Overviews appear in 19% of all desktop keyword searches overall.

87.6% of AI Overviews appear in Position 1
7.6% appear in Position 2
2.8% appear in position 3
2% appear in Position 4 or lower

Intent of the queries that trigger AI Overviews:
84.16% are Informational
12.38% are Transactional
3.31% are Navigational
0.15% are Local

What does this mean for your business? If you are not thinking about optimising for inclusion in the Google AI Overview, you will soon be far behind your competitors.

What we know: The higher SEO results, particularly the top 10, are often included in citations. This does not mean that lower-ranking sites are not featured, but there is a definite link between high-ranking URLs and AI Overview inclusion. But there is more to it, especially for local businesses who want to feature regionally.

Ask us about how to improve your AI Overview rank. The answer might surprise you. Book a consultation via our website: https://thehannasmithagency.com/contact/

18/07/2025

RAG: The most important AI tool marketers have never heard of. 🤖

In today’s search landscape, users get immediate answers from ChatGPT (and others) without needing to click through. If your content isn’t part of that AI answer, you’re missing an opportunity to promote your brand.

Enter RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation): the method that grounds AI in your latest info so answers are accurate, credible, and brand-aligned. RAG bridges AI’s tendency to hallucinate by connecting it to real data sources.

What this means for businesses:
➡ Visibility evolves from SERP rankings to AI answer inclusion (aka GEO).
➡ Content needs structure, such as schema and other technical considerations.
➡ Measurable impact shifts: Tracking and reporting are evolving.

Hiring an SEO partner? Choose an agency that:
➡ Designs content with AI retrieval in mind.
➡ Implements and understands how LLMs really work.
➡ Tracks AI presence and refines content accordingly.

Is your business geared for what’s next?

16/07/2025

What is proofreading blindness? 👓
“Proofreading blindness” refers to the phenomenon where writers struggle to spot errors in their own work due to familiarity with the text. This occurs because the brain, having created the content, automatically “corrects” mistakes while reading, making it difficult to notice actual errors.

15/07/2025

✅Say this: In a world where attention is currency, every word you use should work hard for your brand. We’ll help you find language that speaks to your audience.

❌Not this: We specialise in innovative messaging strategies designed to help forward-thinking brands unlock their full potential and stay ahead of the curve.

14/07/2025

ChatGPT is a powerful tool for writing blog content. However, many companies and even experienced copywriters are starting to rely on it too heavily. As AI-generated copy becomes more common, brand messaging starts to lose its individuality. Instead of sounding distinct and intentional, it blends into the generic tone that dominates online content. As a copywriter, I’ve seen how easily a strong brand voice can fade when content lacks the human touch. If maintaining a clear, consistent tone is important to your business, we’re here to help. Our focus is on making sure your copy sounds unmistakably like you.

Get in touch with Liz at https://thehannasmithagency.com/ or DM us.

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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+27823787452

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http://www.thehannasmithagency.com/

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