Lawrence Hitches

Lawrence is the General Manager of StudioHawk, Australia’s largest dedicated SEO agency, and a recognised leader in the search industry. With over a decade years of experience spanning Bing, Google, and the evolving world of AI search, Lawrence began his career helping improve Bing’s algorithm before shifting into hands-on SEO work across startups, scale-ups, and global brands. Along the way, he’s earned awards like Young Search Professional of the Year (Semrush) and helped StudioHawk take home Best Large SEO Agency at the Global Search Awards. Today, Lawrence is focused on teaching the next generation of marketers how search really works, from classic SEO to AI-driven visibility across platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. He believes great SEO isn’t just about rankings, it’s about clarity, trust, and being the go-to answer when it matters most.

Content That Works Doesn’t Always Look Good

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Make it high quality. I’ve heard that phrase in every kickoff meeting I’ve ever been in. It’s become this vague,...

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How AI Sees Your Company Brand (And Why SEO Still Matters)

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Let’s clear something up. SEO isn’t dead. It’s not dying. It’s just changed, again. I run an SEO agency. I...

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Google vs Bing in 2025: Which Search Engine Actually Works Better?

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People don’t compare Google and Bing for fun. Usually, it’s because something annoyed them. Maybe they’re tired of ads all...

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AI Search vs E‑Commerce Revenue in 2025: A Reality Check

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Let’s talk about the elephant in the boardroom: AI search. You’ve probably heard the terms getting thrown around, ChatGPT traffic,...

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Why Do Some Websites Have source=chatgpt.com After Them?

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utm_source=chatgpt.com — what does this mean? It’s real. It’s happening. And if you’re in SEO, content, or digital marketing, this...

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ChatGPT Watermarking: The Quiet Signature in AI Text

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AI models like ChatGPT can write stuff that reads just like a human. Handy for getting things done, but it...

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Best SEO Agencies in Sydney (August 2025)

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Sydney’s Top-Rated SEO Firms for Local, Ecommerce & Enterprise Brands Sydney’s SEO market is booming, and so is the competition....

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Where Does ChatGPT Get Its Data From?

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Curious where ChatGPT’s knowledge comes from? You’re not alone. This article breaks down the types of data used to train...

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Ecommerce AI SEO: How to Win in ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Beyond

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People searched → clicked → compared → decided. Now? They ask ChatGPT. Or browse Google’s AI Overview. Or get a...

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How to Track Ecommerce ChatGPT Traffic in GA4

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Why it matters, how to find it, and what to do with the data If you’re working in ecommerce, you...

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