Technology

Making Sense of SEO, AEO, and GEO in the Age of AI Search

By Katie Renelt / November 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Making Sense of SEO, AEO, and GEO in the Age of AI Search

By: Katie Renelt and Micayla Back Executive Summary AI search tools are reshaping how people find information online, which is driving website traffic across most industries. For accounting firms, visibility now depends not only on traditional search rankings but on being included in AI-generated answers. To earn those placements, firms need content that is factual, structured,…

Is Your Website Outdated? Red Flags and Redesign Tips for Accounting Firms

By Katie Renelt / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Is Your Website Outdated? Red Flags and Redesign Tips for Accounting Firms

Written by: Katie Renelt Key Points Your website is your firm’s digital storefront—often the first direct experience clients have with you.  Outdated design, unclear messaging, and poor mobile performance are clear signals it’s time for a redesign.  Modern websites that emphasize client value, trust, usability, and online visibility are essential for growth in an AI-driven search…

Facing the Future: Our Generational Take on AI-Generated Headshots

By Sarah Dobek / August 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Facing the Future: Our Generational Take on AI-Generated Headshots

Key Points AI-generated headshots offer varying levels of realism, customization, and speed depending on the platform. Generational perspectives shape expectations for workflow, pricing transparency, and professional authenticity. Choosing the right AI headshot tool depends on balancing realism, usability, and overall value for your needs.   As AI-generated headshots surge in popularity for professional and personal…

LinkedIn Premium: Is Upgrading Your Company Page Worth It?

By Katie Renelt / May 6, 2024 / Comments Off on LinkedIn Premium: Is Upgrading Your Company Page Worth It?

Key Points LinkedIn Premium Company Pages offer new AI tools, engagement features, and verification options to enhance visibility and credibility. Firms should evaluate the cost-to-benefit ratio, balancing automation with authentic, human-driven content. Early adoption can help accounting firms strengthen brand trust and engagement if integrated strategically into their marketing plans.   LinkedIn has recently rolled…

2023 Growth Survey Insights and Trends

By Sarah Dobek / April 12, 2023 / Comments Off on 2023 Growth Survey Insights and Trends

Key Points The 2023 Inovautus Growth Outlook® Survey reveals strong firm growth expectations, rising non-compliance revenue, and continued capacity challenges. Marketing priorities are shifting toward digital marketing, events, and internal training as firms invest in visibility and talent retention. Firms are increasing prices, adopting new technology, and using staff training to strengthen business development and…

Tips for Growing Your Accounting Firm’s Marketing Team

By Sarah Dobek / March 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Tips for Growing Your Accounting Firm’s Marketing Team

Key Points Staff augmentation, via technology, contractors, or outsourcing, helps accounting firms scale marketing capacity without adding full-time headcount. Choosing the right model depends on cost, required skill sets, and access needs, supported by clear goals, timelines, and expectations. Blending tools and talent (automation + specialists) improves speed, quality, and ROI for marketing execution in…