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.

How to Optimise for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Other LLMs

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Large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity are reshaping how people find...

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What is AI Visibility (How to Make Your Brand Appear in AI Search)

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AI-driven search is changing how people find information online. Brands can no longer just aim to rank on Google’s search...

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AI Search vs. Traditional Search Engines (Google): What’s the Differ

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Back in 2022, the “early” days of artificial intelligence (AI), many thought it was a fad. However, fast forward to...

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ChatGPT Ecommerce Optimization: How to Make Your Products Visible in ChatGPT

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AI is not just answering questions anymore. It is getting ready to take orders. If you’re an ecommerce founder, SEO...

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How to Show Up in ChatGPT Results

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Optimising your website for ChatGPT and other AI-driven search tools is becoming increasingly important as these technologies reshape how users...

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Developing an Enterprise SEO Strategy

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The Importance of Enterprise SEO for High-Volume Websites With 53% of all site traffic coming from organic search, SEO plays...

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Is SEO a Good Career?

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Is SEO a Good Career for the Future? If you’ve been reading the news lately, it seems like everyone is...

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What is Dwell Time?

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Here’s a scary stat: 55% of visitors spend less than 15 seconds on a page. If you have a business...

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How to Pump Your Organic CTR

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So, what’s the difference between high-performing SEO campaigns and the rest? It’s not just about rankings anymore – it’s about...

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UX and SEO: Striking Balance for Rankings

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SEO and UX are both essential in shaping a successful website. While SEO boosts a site’s visibility in search results,...

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