Google's AI Search features are sending billions of clicks to websites every week, debunking claims that Search is dying. This update has significant implications for local businesses trying to get discovered and cited by AI search. As Google continues to emphasize the importance of sending clicks to the open web, businesses must adapt to the changing landscape of AI search and optimize their online presence accordingly.

Google has rolled out a major update to its AI Overviews feature, now displaying top stories and news updates for relevant searches. This change is expected to increase clicks to news publishers and improve their visibility in AI search results.

Content decay is a sustained loss of organic clicks and impressions over time, and it's not just one problem, but four. Identifying the type of decay is crucial to fixing it. With the rise of AI Overviews, the traditional content decay playbook is no longer enough. Businesses must adapt to the changing search landscape to stay visible.

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Google's AI Mode increased citations to google.com by 8.4x in two months, making it the No. 2 most-cited domain. This shift impacts local and product searches, affecting businesses' visibility and first impressions.

The European Commission is expected to rule that Google unfairly favors its own services in search results, potentially leading to significant fines and changes in how Google displays search results.

OpenAI's ambitious ad revenue forecast for ChatGPT may fall short by $90 billion, according to a recent report from Emarketer. This has significant implications for businesses looking to tap into the growing AI search market.

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A recent shift in consumer behavior sees people discovering brands on TikTok before actively searching for them on Google. This change has significant implications for SEO, local visibility, and content strategy.

Rising paid search costs are not just due to increased competition, but also a result of pre-auction dynamics, including AI Overviews, shrinking organic click volume, and stronger brands competing for commercial traffic.

A recent study found that hidden gem publishers have 1.7x higher audience affinity than major media outlets, despite attracting 130x less traffic. This discovery can significantly impact your 2026 earned media strategy. Entity authority is becoming increasingly important in AI-driven search, shaping brand visibility and requiring a shift in digital PR strategies.