Mihir Harchekar

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Mihir Harchekar

Founder - Search Indicators

Mihir has 10+ years of experience in SEO and Organic Growth Marketing, with a 360 degree view across agency floors, corporate teams, and early-stage startups. He founded Search Indicators to bring AI search visibility measurement to brands navigating the generative era.

Latest Articles by Mihir Harchekar

YouTube Thumbnail Ideas That Actually Go Viral
4 MIN READ

YouTube Thumbnail Ideas That Actually Go Viral

Your YouTube thumbnail is the first impression viewers get before deciding to click. Studies show that optimised thumbnails can increase click-through rates by 30-50%. This guide breaks down the top thumbnail strategies used by viral creators across industries, with actionable insights for your channel.

May 5, 2026
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
Generative Engine Optimization18 MIN READ

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

A strategic framework for making your brand discoverable inside AI-driven search systems such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI-powered Google results.

May 1, 2026
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
12 MIN READ

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

A strategic guide to drive sustainable organic growth — built for the era where Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity all compete for your buyer's first click.

Feb 1, 2026
GEO vs SEO: How to Transform Your Search Strategy for the AI Era
SEO4 MIN READ

GEO vs SEO: How to Transform Your Search Strategy for the AI Era

Search hasn't "died" — but the surface area of discovery has exploded. Traditional SEO alone can't guarantee visibility in the AI layer. Here's how to bridge both.

Nov 23, 2025
AI Visibility Guide
AI Search15 MIN READ

AI Visibility Guide

A strategic guide to thriving in the post-keyword era — built for brands navigating generative search, citation architecture, and AI-powered discovery.

Apr 1, 2025
AI Search Visibility Tracker Template
5 min read

AI Search Visibility Tracker Template

Track how your brand appears across AI search answers, prompts, LLM models, competitors, and funnel performance.

Keyword Analysis & Categorisation Automation
5 min read

Keyword Analysis & Categorisation Automation

Clean, structure, cluster, and categorise large keyword datasets automatically inside Google Sheets using Apps Script.

5 min read

Marketing Glossaries

Plain-language references covering AI, large language models, prompt engineering, retrieval, and AI search — built for marketers, founders, and product teams.

5 min read

Want your Brand to be Found?

A practical reference covering AI, large language models, prompt engineering, retrieval, automation, and AI search — written for marketers, founders, and product teams. Each term has a plain-language definition, why it matters, and a real-world example you can use today.

Google Search Volume Analysis Template
5 min read

Google Search Volume Analysis Template

Analyse historical Google search volume data to understand category demand, seasonality, and growth opportunities.