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Google changed the game (again)


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Own your spot in AI
 
 
80% of top-3 results shifted after March updates
 
We’re used to updates, but some hit harder. Only 40% of Google searches now end in a click. The conversation has shifted from “how do I rank?” to “how do I create value when clicks disappear?”
 
What still works? Original expertise, proprietary data, human experience, and teams that treat AI as a skill, not a shortcut. Google recently highlighted AI usage as a key advantage for SEO teams.
 
 
Improve your agentic readiness
 
Can AI agents land on your site, understand your content, and complete tasks without friction?

The easier your site is to crawl and interpret, the more likely it is that AI systems will surface, trust, and recommend it.
 
 
Start your AI visibility audit
 
 
Real ways marketers use AI for SEO
 
We surveyed 100 marketers to uncover the workflows, tools, and use cases helping them save the most time, from keyword research to content optimization.
 
 
 
 
FROM THE WORLD OF AI
 
OpenAI is launching the OpenAI Deployment Company
 
 
Google says it’s best to add exact SEO requirements to vibe-coded websites
 
 
 
 
 
 
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