AI-Forward Content Strategies for Economic Developers: How to Promote Your Community in 2026

2 Dec 2025

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As economic developers look for new ways to promote their communities online, adapting to an AI-driven search landscape has become essential. At Golden Shovel Agency, we’re helping organizations rethink their 2026 content strategies to ensure their communities stand out—both to people and to artificial intelligence.

Economic Developers Must Adapt to the New Search Landscape

Search behavior is changing fast. AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot are now directly answering questions on search pages—reducing the number of clicks to traditional websites. To stay visible, your content must not only engage human readers but also be structured so AI can read, understand, and recommend it (download our Guide to Harnessing AI for more information).

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