The AI Economy: How AI Is Disrupting SEO and Search
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The AI Economy newsletter highlights the significant disruption AI brings to search engine optimization. With tools like Bing powered by OpenAI, marketers face a shift in how traffic is generated. A recent Adobe report shows an astounding 1,200% increase in traffic from AI sources in retail and 1,700% in travel. This reflects changing consumer behaviors, as people turn to generative AI for research and recommendations. However, converting traffic to sales remains a challenge. Jim Yu from BrightEdge characterizes this upheaval as a 'searchquake,' emphasizing the need for marketers to adapt their strategies in this new landscape.
Generative AI is forcing marketers to rethink their content strategy, as the rise of AI-powered search changes the landscape for websites striving for visibility.
Jim Yu described the events of 2023 and 2024 as a 'searchquake,' indicating that AI’s influence on SEO and content strategy is profound and disruptive.
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