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How to Bypass AI Content Detection
February 13, 2026·AI Content

How to Bypass AI Content Detection

How to get around AI content detection (even if it isn't worth it)

By Nick Wallace
Content Clusters: The Complete Guide to Building Topical Authority
February 12, 2026·SEO Fundamentals

Content Clusters: The Complete Guide to Building Topical Authority

Learn how to build content clusters that establish topical authority and dominate search results. A step-by-step guide to planning, structuring, and maintaining pillar pages and cluster content.

By Machined Content Team
Internal Linking: The Complete Guide for SEO
February 11, 2026·SEO Fundamentals

Internal Linking: The Complete Guide for SEO

A comprehensive guide to internal linking for SEO, covering best practices, common mistakes, orphan pages, content clusters, automation, and auditing strategies.

By Machined Content Team
Keyword Cannibalization: A Practical Guide
February 11, 2026·SEO Fundamentals

Keyword Cannibalization: A Practical Guide

Learn what keyword cannibalization really is, when it matters, and how to fix it. Includes the Content Coordinates framework for assessing whether your pages are competing or complementing each other.

By Machined Content Team
AI Is Making Us Smarter
February 10, 2026·AI Data

AI Is Making Us Smarter

A survey of 2,000 Americans reveals that 62% feel smarter using AI, but 34% admit they've become more dependent. Here's what the data shows about confidence, learning, and the trade-offs.

By Machined Research
What to Know About External Linking for SEO (and How to Get It Right)
February 5, 2026·SEO Fundamentals

What to Know About External Linking for SEO (and How to Get It Right)

A practical guide to external links for SEO, covering common myths, what Google actually says, best practices, link attributes, mistakes to avoid, and how to manage external links confidently.

By Machined Content Team
Best AI Writing Tools: 29 Tools Reviewed, Tested & Compared
February 4, 2026·AI Content

Best AI Writing Tools: 29 Tools Reviewed, Tested & Compared

I tested 29 AI writing tools across six categories. This guide covers SEO content platforms, autopilot tools, optimisation software, and marketing writers, with honest assessments of what each does well and where they fall short.

By Nick Wallace
SEO is Simple, Not Easy: What Actually Moves the Needle
January 26, 2026·SEO Fundamentals

SEO is Simple, Not Easy: What Actually Moves the Needle

SEO boils down to three fundamentals: technical foundations, content, and links. The formula hasn't changed in decades. Here's why simplicity works and complexity sells.

By Nick Wallace
Is AI Content Bad for SEO?
January 21, 2026·AI Content

Is AI Content Bad for SEO?

Google doesn't penalize AI content. It penalizes bad content. Here's what the data shows about AI-generated content and search rankings.

By Nick Wallace
GEO vs SEO: Why GEO Isn't a New Strategy
January 20, 2026·SEO Fundamentals

GEO vs SEO: Why GEO Isn't a New Strategy

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is being hyped as a new discipline, but the fundamentals haven't changed. Here's why SEO strategy still applies to AI search.

By Nick Wallace
Americans Are Using AI Like a Life Assistant, Not a Tech Toy
January 19, 2026·AI Data

Americans Are Using AI Like a Life Assistant, Not a Tech Toy

A survey of how AI is used in everyday life.

By Machined Research
Best Free AI Content Generators & Writers (2026): 10 Options Worth Trying
December 30, 2025·AI Content

Best Free AI Content Generators & Writers (2026): 10 Options Worth Trying

Discover the best free AI content generators and writers in 2026. Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Machined, and 7 more tools to find the perfect free AI writer for your needs.