Still fighting for clicks in a zero-click world? We see you. Here’s how to unify SEO and GEO to ensure your expertise is what your buyers hear. By Tanya Thorson February 2, 2026 Search has expanded. Under pressure, buyers and brands default to the clearest voice they can trust. Buyers didn’t abandon … Continue reading The new buyer decision cycle happens across SEO and GEO
Category Archives: AI Search
How Google Brought Intelligence Into Search AI Mode
How Google Brought Intelligence Into Search AI Mode by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, January 23, 2026 What is now called intelligence was formerly known as personalization. The technology still relies on a massive amount of data to provide something unique for each individual search or query, but now it can analyze the input much faster … Continue reading How Google Brought Intelligence Into Search AI Mode
The “Buy” Button in AI Search is Here: Demystifying Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)
The “Buy” Button in AI Search is Here: Demystifying Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) Wisam Abdulaziz For years, the promise of AI in shopping felt tantalizingly close, yet always stopped short of the finish line. We’ve all experienced it: asking an AI assistant to find the perfect gift, compare prices, or … Continue reading The “Buy” Button in AI Search is Here: Demystifying Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)
AI search is collapsing the B2B buyer journey
AI-powered search rewards credibility and depth. For B2B marketers, authority — not traffic — defines growth in the age of AI. Brianna Miller on October 20, 2025 The digital landscape keeps evolving, but the rise of AI-powered search marks a more profound shift. Tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google’s AI Overviews are transforming how … Continue reading AI search is collapsing the B2B buyer journey
5 cases when using AI to search beats Googling
October 20, 2025 5 cases when using AI to search beats Googling For decades now, Google has been the unquestioned champion of search—our digital oracle, the first and last stop for every question, from “What’s the best pizza place near me?” to “How many protons are in a carbon atom?” But here’s the key difference … Continue reading 5 cases when using AI to search beats Googling
AI search is shifting traffic from volume to value
AI search is reshaping how audiences find brands, driving fewer but higher-value visits that demand authenticity and reward originality over volume. Constantine von Hoffman on October 2, 2025 AI is changing how audiences find and engage with brands. Clicks may be fewer, but they are arriving later in the funnel, better qualified and far … Continue reading AI search is shifting traffic from volume to value
Why a healthy site is central to AI search performance by Semrush Enterprise
AI search is redefining visibility. Proper site health ensures your brand is ready to be discovered, understood, and recommended by AI systems. Semrush Enterprise on August 21, 2025 The rise of AI-powered search has profoundly changed how people learn, discover, and decide. For brands, maintaining site health now extends far beyond traditional SEO best … Continue reading Why a healthy site is central to AI search performance by Semrush Enterprise
AI Search Diverges: Google vs. ChatGPT
AI Search Diverges: Google vs. ChatGPT by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, July 23, 2025 The implications for marketers are staggering as AI-driven search transforms the ways users find and use online information. Experts are monitoring these shifts to assess the effects on engagement. In a detailed comparison of OpenAI ChatGPT and Google AI across … Continue reading AI Search Diverges: Google vs. ChatGPT
How to get started with AI optimization (and explain it to your leadership)
AI-powered search means it’s time to fundamentally rethink your brand visibility. We’ll show you how. Mike Pastore on June 13, 2025 If you find yourself increasingly turning to large language models (LLMs) like Google Gemini or ChatGPT when searching for information online, you’re not alone. Many people treat traditional search and LLMs as a binary … Continue reading How to get started with AI optimization (and explain it to your leadership)
Google’s Pichai Explains Cost Of Serving AI Search Queries
Google’s Pichai Explains Cost Of Serving AI Search Queries by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 16, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) will make advancements in search when it can really reason and provide an answer based on compiling and does not have the capability to really identify and separate truths from non-truths. Today the technology … Continue reading Google’s Pichai Explains Cost Of Serving AI Search Queries