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Is SEO Still Relevant In The AI Era? New Research Says Yes

Is SEO Still Relevant In The AI Era? New Research Says Yes

New research analyzing 25,000 user searches found that websites ranked #1 on Google appear in AI search answers 25% of the time. This data demonstrates that traditional SEO remains relevant, despite claims that AI has rendered it obsolete. Tomasz Rudzki, co-founder of ZipTie, studied real searches across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews. His findings […]

YouTube Ad Placements explained: In-Stream, Shorts, and In-Feed

YouTube Ad Placements explained: In-Stream, Shorts, and In-Feed

If you’re running video ads on YouTube, you know there are a lot of factors to consider. But one of the most crucial elements is often overlooked: where your ads actually show up. This article explores the different kinds of video ad placements in Google Ads, helping you distinguish between them and understand how each […]

How To Optimize For AI-Driven Search Features

How To Optimize For AI-Driven Search Features

Search is changing. I hate saying that (again) because it feels cliche at this point. But, cliche or not, it is true and it is seismic. With the rollout of AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and conversational search interfaces like ChatGPT and Perplexity, SEO is no longer just about traditional rankings; it’s about representation and visibility. […]

Google’s CEO Says AI Overviews Website Referrals Are Increasing

Google’s CEO Says AI Overviews Website Referrals Are Increasing

Google’s Sundar Pichai said in an interview that AI Overviews sends more traffic to a wider set of websites, insisting that Google cares about the web ecosystem and that he expects AI Mode to continue to send more traffic to websites, a claim that the interviewer challenged. AI Agents Remove Customer Relationship Opportunities There is […]

The Overlooked Traffic Drop Caused by AI Overviews

The Overlooked Traffic Drop Caused by AI Overviews

If your rankings are stable but your clicks are fading, AI Overviews could be the reason.  These AI-powered summaries now show up on nearly half of Google searches. While they aim to help users, they may be shifting attention away from your site. The problem is not just visibility. It is visibility without engagement. And […]

Sundar Pichai defends Google’s AI search future

Sundar Pichai defends Google’s AI search future

AI-powered search won’t kill the web, according to Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai. This despite the growing evidence that AI Overviews and AI Mode are cannibalizing traffic and content, according to multiple publishers and SEOs. Why we care. Google is transforming its core search product into a more conversational, AI-driven experience. Critics like the News/Media Alliance […]

Sundar Pichai defends Google’s AI search future

Sundar Pichai defends Google’s AI search future

AI-powered search won’t kill the web, according to Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai. This despite the growing evidence that AI Overviews and AI Mode are cannibalizing traffic and content, according to multiple publishers and SEOs. Why we care. Google is transforming its core search product into a more conversational, AI-driven experience. Critics like the News/Media Alliance […]

How to improve PPC campaign performance: A checklist

How to improve PPC campaign performance: A checklist

As we are approaching the halfway point in the year, you want to ensure your PPC campaigns are in the best shape possible going into peak season for many advertisers Whether you’re getting great results, struggling to perform, or somewhere in between, below is a checklist of 12 features to help set your campaigns up […]

Search is having a midlife crisis. And it’s glorious.

Search is having a midlife crisis. And it’s glorious.

If you want the lowdown on Google’s I/O hoedown, look no further than… 2013. Or maybe 2014. 2016 works too. Honestly, take your pick because it barely matters. Most of the coverage I’ve seen this year reads like AI-generated summaries written by folks with more letters after their names than a prescription bottle. Bless their […]