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AI search traffic: AI-referred retail visits converted 42% better

08/10/2026

Fewer Clicks, Better Visitors: Why Your Website Matters More

AI search sends fewer visitors, but they often arrive already decided. A website built to persuade cold traffic can now be the thing standing between a ready buyer and a sale. If fewer people click, it is tempting to conclude that the website matters less. The evidence points the other way. The website’s job has […]

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SEO, AEO and GEO: one foundation, three outcomes

07/10/2026

SEO, AEO and GEO: What Businesses Actually Need

Google now says optimising for its AI features is still SEO. That clears away a lot of noise, but it doesn’t cover ChatGPT, Perplexity or how your brand is discussed across the web. New acronyms have created a new market of promises. Many businesses are now being sold AEO and GEO as separate services, often […]

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Zero-click search: 68% of U.S. Google searches ended without a click

06/10/2026

Ranking Is No Longer the Finish Line

Most Google searches now end without a click, and AI answers often cite pages that don’t rank on page one. Position #1 still matters, but it no longer guarantees attention. For years, the SEO scorecard was simple: rank higher, get more clicks, grow. That chain has weakened. A business can hold the same position it […]

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