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Jake Salaheddine

Jake Salaheddine is Lead AI Engineer at ComCreate and a founding member of the team. He works at the intersection of software engineering and search — building custom web platforms, AI-powered tooling, and the tracking infrastructure that ties marketing spend to real results.

From technical SEO audits to Google Ads and analytics setups across ComCreate's client roster, Jake focuses on how businesses actually get found — in traditional search and, increasingly, in AI-generated answers.

Articles by Jake Salaheddine

Comic-book cartoon of Medusa standing victorious on top of defeated Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce mascots
· Jake Salaheddine
E-CommerceEngineering

Shopify Alternatives in 2026: Why the Real Choice Is Shopify or Medusa

Most Shopify alternatives lists are noise. The real choice is Shopify or Medusa: the managed platform when it fits, and open-source Medusa when you need complete control, including high-risk and restricted product categories.

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Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): How to Get Your Brand Cited by AI Search
· Jake Salaheddine

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): How to Get Your Brand Cited by AI Search

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is how you get cited in AI answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Learn what GEO is, how it differs from SEO, and how to do it.

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RAG vs. Fine-Tuning: How to Choose the Right Approach for Your AI Product
· Jake Salaheddine

RAG vs. Fine-Tuning: How to Choose the Right Approach for Your AI Product

RAG or fine-tuning? Learn the real difference, when to use each, when to combine them, and how to choose the right approach for your AI product — without overspending.

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SEO vs PPC: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026? (Honest Comparison from a San Diego Agency)
· Jake Salaheddine

SEO vs PPC: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026? (Honest Comparison from a San Diego Agency)

SEO vs PPC honest comparison — timelines, costs, when to use each, and why most businesses should use both. From a San Diego agency that runs both.

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How Much Do Google Ads Cost? San Diego Pricing Guide (2026)
· Jake Salaheddine

How Much Do Google Ads Cost? San Diego Pricing Guide (2026)

Google Ads cost $1-$5+ per click for most industries. Full 2026 pricing guide: CPC by industry, monthly budgets, hidden costs & ROI. Free audit from ComCreate.

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