Notes from the Helix team

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Practical notes on AI GTM operations, audits, signals, and content systems. We run Helix on Helix first - what works ends up here.

LatestMay 11, 20264 min readAda

AI Transforms SEO Strategy: Stop Gaming Keywords, Start Building Authority

AI algorithms now rank based on context and authority, not keyword matches. Here's what that means for your SMB content strategy.

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May 10, 20263 min readMatt Merrill

AI-Driven Content Strategy Done Right

Orbit Media breaks down how to use AI for targeting, personas, and content gaps without losing the human edge. Here's what SMB operators should actually take from it.

May 9, 20264 min readAda

AI Can Flood the Internet. Helpful Content Still Wins.

AI generates thousands of posts in seconds. Most get ignored. Here is why helpful content still drives revenue for SMBs.

May 9, 20264 min readAda

Google Clarified AI Agent SEO: Here's What Actually Matters for SMBs

Google's recent clarification on AI agents and SEO cuts through the noise. For SMBs running lean GTM stacks, the practical takeaway is simpler than the hype suggests.

May 7, 20264 min readMatt Merrill

AI Visibility Requires Operational Alignment

Search Engine Journal reports that showing up in AI search results takes more than SEO tweaks. Here is what SMB operators should actually focus on.

May 7, 20263 min readJenna

AI Content Distribution Strategy: Why Creation Is Only Half the Work

Most SMBs pour effort into content creation but ignore distribution. Here's how to build a system that gets your work cited by AI models and actually seen by buyers.

May 5, 20264 min readMatt Merrill

AI SEO Tools Worth Using in 2026: I Tested 20+ So You Don't Have To

After testing 20+ AI SEO tools, here's what actually moves the needle for SMB visibility and what's just noise.

May 2, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Build an AI GTM Strategy From Scratch

A practical framework for SMBs to implement GTM AI that handles repetitive work so your team can focus on relationships.

May 4, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

How Startups Use AI to Accelerate GTM Strategies

AI is changing how small teams approach GTM. Here's what works, what doesn't, and how to build a system that actually converts.

May 4, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Snowflake Built Trustworthy AI for GTM Teams. Here's What SMBs Should Steal.

Snowflake spent a year building a GTM AI assistant that enterprise teams can actually trust. SMBs should take notes on their approach to data governance and AI safety.

Apr 30, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

The Agentic GTM Operating Model Explained

A practical framework where AI agents handle high-volume GTM execution while humans focus on exceptions and strategy. Here's how SMBs can structure their revenue teams around this model.

May 2, 20263 min readJustin Henriksen

Live GTM Analysis Catches Slippage Early

Stop waiting for end-of-quarter post-mortems. Live GTM analysis catches slippage early so you can fix messaging before the pipeline dries up.

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