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Practical writing on AI agents, industrial-scale SEO, and the new shape of marketing for businesses growing past their first ceiling. Published weekly. Built on the same content engine we run for clients — proof, not promise.

520 articles a year. · Three authors. · Three categories. · Read in 4–8 minutes.
trades disruption - The Skilled Trade Industry and AI: An Underestimated Disruption
Industry Thesis · 11 min read

The Skilled Trade Industry and AI: An Underestimated Disruption

Trades disruption by AI is reshaping how plumbers, electricians, and contractors price, schedule, and compete. Here is what the structural shift means for.

contact page - How to Build a Contact Page That Gets Replies
Websites · 9 min read

How to Build a Contact Page That Gets Replies

A well-built contact page converts visitors into real conversations. Learn the mechanics of contact page design that drives replies, reduces friction, and.

GEO fuel - How to Turn Case Studies Into GEO Fuel
SEO + GEO · 10 min read

How to Turn Case Studies Into GEO Fuel

GEO fuel is what case studies become when structured for AI citation. Learn how to reformat client wins so generative engines quote your brand by name.

agent ROI - What Operators Get Wrong About AI Agent ROI
AI Agents · 9 min read

What Operators Get Wrong About AI Agent ROI

Agent ROI is misread by most operators — they measure cost savings and miss the compounding gains. Learn the mechanics behind accurate AI agent ROI.

AI-first SEO - The Technical SEO Checklist for AI-First Sites in 2026
SEO + GEO · 11 min read

The Technical SEO Checklist for AI-First Sites in 2026

AI-first SEO demands more than keywords and backlinks. This checklist covers the technical foundations that determine whether AI engines crawl, trust, and.

support agent - Building a Knowledge-Based AI Agent for Customer Support
AI Agents · 11 min read

Building a Knowledge-Based AI Agent for Customer Support

A support agent built on a structured knowledge base resolves tickets faster and at lower cost than a human queue. Learn the architecture, failure modes.

custom website - Why Webflow and WordPress Still Beat Custom for Most Companies
Websites · 9 min read

Why Webflow and WordPress Still Beat Custom for Most Companies

A custom website costs more, takes longer, and rarely outperforms Webflow or WordPress for companies under $50M. Here is the honest framework for choosing.

retainer model - How AI Agents Are Reshaping the Retainer Model
AI Agents · 11 min read

How AI Agents Are Reshaping the Retainer Model

The retainer model is breaking down as AI agents deliver continuous output without monthly seat costs. Here is what marketing directors need to know in.

AI-first company - The AI-First Company vs. the AI-Adopted Company
Industry Thesis · 10 min read

The AI-First Company vs. the AI-Adopted Company

An AI-first company is built around AI as its operating system, not bolted on top. Here is what separates it from an AI-adopted company and why the gap is.

The voices behind the engine

Three authors. Three lenses. One thesis.

Every article is written by our content team and reviewed by the Studio Máté team. Each voice owns a category and writes about what they actually build for clients every week.

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Sofia Reyes
AI Strategy Lead

Sofia is part of the Studio Máté content team, writing about AI agents, automation, and how modern businesses put them to work.

Category: AI Agents
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James Okafor
Head of SEO + GEO

James is part of the Studio Máté content team, covering SEO, GEO, and the shift to generative-engine optimization.

Category: SEO + GEO
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Mira Ashford
Creative Director

Mira is part of the Studio Máté content team, writing about high-performance websites, conversion, and digital growth.

Category: Thesis & Websites
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