Melih Oztalay

Melih Oztalay is the Founder & CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, a B2B digital marketing agency he established in 1987. With nearly four decades of experience helping organizations adapt to changing technologies, he specializes in digital visibility strategies that combine search engine optimization (SEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), conversion rate optimization (CRO), and AI-driven marketing. Throughout his career, Melih has helped manufacturers, technology companies, professional services firms, and other B2B organizations increase their online visibility, generate qualified leads, and build long-term authority in their industries. His work focuses on ensuring that companies are not only discoverable by prospective customers, but also recognized and recommended by today's AI-powered search and research platforms. A frequent speaker, podcast guest, and industry contributor, Melih writes about the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, digital marketing, search, content strategy, and business growth. He is a strong advocate for helping organizations build trusted digital footprints that influence both human decision-makers and AI systems. Based in Michigan, SmartFinds Marketing serves clients throughout North America, helping businesses strengthen their market presence through measurable, data-driven marketing strategies that deliver sustainable growth. His recent work explores how organizations can build Knowledge Graph authority, improve AI discoverability, and establish digital credibility in an era where purchasing decisions increasingly begin with artificial intelligence.