10/05/2026
This morning we attended the MVY Chamber's State of the Island at the Harbor View Hotel, and the conversation centered on AI and what it means for our community.
We sat in on sessions covering whether AI will recommend your business, what makes a destination iconic in an AI-driven search world, why local businesses need to be paying attention right now, and how to delegate work through AI agents. A lot to take in, and a lot that's genuinely relevant to how people are going to find your business going forward.
Here's the thing: this isn't a someday problem. The way people search is shifting fast, and AI is already answering questions your future customers are asking. That's exactly where GEO and AEO come in, optimizing your content so AI is recommending your business when someone asks. It's a space we've been closely tracking, and more importantly, a space we know how to help you act on.
If you walked away from today with more questions than answers, that's exactly what we're here for. Reach out to us at [email protected]!
Founder Marnely, along with content manager and Shored Up freelancer Amanda, represented Shored Up Digital today. Amanda also happens to be the creator and founder of Katama Candle Company, which was part of the gift bags everyone received at the event!
As your local marketing company, staying ahead of this information so you don't have to is exactly our job. And helping you execute it? Our favorite part! Email us, let's talk.