<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
  <channel>
    <title>The Ai Sommelier Inc. Blog</title>
    <description>Notes on AEO, AI strategy, private deployments, and what actually works for small and mid-sized businesses.</description>
    <link>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/</link>
    <atom:link href="https://ai-sommelier.ca/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
    <language>en-ca</language>
    <lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:52:16 +0000</lastBuildDate>
    <item>
      <title>Private AI vs. Public Cloud Models: Protecting Enterprise Data and Compliance</title>
      <link>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/private-ai-vs-public-cloud-models-protecting-enterprise-data-and-compliance/</link>
      <guid>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/private-ai-vs-public-cloud-models-protecting-enterprise-data-and-compliance/</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2026 11:52:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Explore the critical differences between private AI and public cloud models. Learn to secure sensitive enterprise data while ensuring full Canadian compliance today.</description>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>AEO vs. SEO: How Canadian SMBs Can Rank in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini</title>
      <link>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/aeo-vs-seo-how-canadian-smbs-can-rank-in-chatgpt-perplexity-and-gemini/</link>
      <guid>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/aeo-vs-seo-how-canadian-smbs-can-rank-in-chatgpt-perplexity-and-gemini/</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Is your business ready for the AI revolution? Learn how AEO vs. SEO impacts your rankings in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to become a trusted brand authority.</description>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The Executive Guide to Building Custom AI Agents for SMB Workflows</title>
      <link>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/the-executive-guide-to-building-custom-ai-agents-for-smb-workflows/</link>
      <guid>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/the-executive-guide-to-building-custom-ai-agents-for-smb-workflows/</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2026 23:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Unlock operational efficiency with our guide to custom AI agents for SMBs. Learn how autonomous workflows replace basic chatbots to deliver true business results.</description>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>AEO vs. SEO: Why Small Businesses Need to Think Beyond the Blue Link</title>
      <link>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/aeo-vs-seo-small-businesses/</link>
      <guid>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/aeo-vs-seo-small-businesses/</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Search has changed: AI answer engines now sit above the blue links. Here is why small businesses need Answer Engine Optimization, and how to start.</description>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A Practical Guide to AI Transformation for SMBs</title>
      <link>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/ai-transformation-guide/</link>
      <guid>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/ai-transformation-guide/</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>A practical roadmap to AI adoption for small and medium businesses.</description>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Why Answer Engine Optimization Matters in 2026</title>
      <link>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/why-aeo-matters/</link>
      <guid>https://ai-sommelier.ca/blog/why-aeo-matters/</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>As AI-powered search engines reshape how users find information, businesses must adapt their content strategy for AEO.</description>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>
