The WEST COAST CYBER CHICK
AI Is Changing How Customers Find You.
Is Your Business Ready?
I help established businesses rank in traditional search and show up in AI-generated answers — through SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategy that keeps you visible as search changes.
Over 25 years of digital marketing experience at your service.
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Tools that increase your online visibility and help your business stand out from the crowd.
SEO | AEO | GEO – What?
SEO gets your page discovered, AEO gets your answer extracted, GEO gets your brand recommended.
What is AI search optimization (GEO)??
GEO — Generative Engine Optimization — is the practice of structuring your content so AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews can find it, understand it, and cite your business directly in their answers.
Do I still need SEO if I do GEO?
Yes. SEO gets your website found in traditional search results. GEO gets your brand mentioned inside AI-generated answers. In 2026, businesses need both — they work together, not as a replacement for one another.
How is Shoreline different from a typical web design agency?
I’m Laura Brown, The West Coast Cyber Chick. I have over 25 years of experience in the digital marketing field. My company, Shoreline Digital Marketing, provides digital marketing services with a flair for the technical side of things. My focus is getting you found: in Google, in AI answers, and by real customers ready to buy.
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Don’t take my word for it – here’s what my clients say:
We have been using Laura and Shoreline Digital Marketing for over 15 years now and I must say we are very satisfied with the results. Laura provides great customer support and is always there when we need changes or updates. She also does a great job with SEO and getting us ranked on the search engines.
Troy Worrell
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Oh S**T! Looked at site…AMAZING!
Dede Hermon
DD and Associates ddandassociates.com
Fabulous Website! I just placed my first food club order since Tracy took it over. WOW! The website is so professional and user friendly! You did a fabulous job! What a pleasure to shop! Thanks for the great work!
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Would you like more information on how to improve your website visibility, improve your Google rankings, develop an email marketing campaign, or just need some technical help with your website? I’m your girl.
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