# Website Design & Communication
Staying Discoverable: SEO for Local Government in an AI Era
How local government websites stay discoverable as search evolves.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET | Noon MT | 11 a.m. PT)
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Search is changing fast. With AI-powered search experiences reshaping how information is discovered, local governments must rethink how their websites support both traditional SEO and emerging answer engine optimization (AEO).
In this webinar, CivicPlus® digital strategy and SEO experts break down what the shift toward AI-driven search means for municipal websites. You’ll learn how residents are finding information today, how search engines and AI tools interpret your content, and what practical steps you can take to improve visibility, accuracy, and trust.
Whether you’re managing a Municipal Website, planning content updates, or preparing for future search changes, this session will help you navigate the evolving search landscape with confidence.
Meet Your Speakers
Elliot Parrish
Director of Digital Marketing at CivicPlus
Elliot Parrish is Director of Digital Marketing at CivicPlus®, where he leads digital strategy focused on optimizing performance, discoverability, and engagement on the brand website and online channels. He brings deep experience in SEO, emerging AEO best practices, and content strategy, helping organizations use their websites more effectively to meet how people search and find information today. Before joining CivicPlus, Elliot held senior digital marketing roles at technology and software organizations, leading cross-channel strategies, performance optimization, and data-driven growth initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a marketing focus from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and is a lifelong student of SEO and user experience principles.
Marisa Cutaia
SEO Specialist at CivicPlus
Marisa Cutaia is an SEO Specialist at CivicPlus, and a strategic digital marketing consultant with deep expertise in search visibility, content optimization, and technical SEO and AEO. She helps organizations improve organic performance through data-driven keyword strategies, on-page and technical optimization, and content frameworks aligned to how users search. Marisa brings a practical, results-focused approach to SEO and AEO, translating complex search concepts into clear, actionable guidance that supports measurable growth and long-term visibility. She holds a Master of Science in Digital Marketing from Western Governors University.