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Google's AI Mode & SEO, Demystified (No Buzzwords)

Here's your clear, jargon-free explanation of what's going on with Google, AI and SEO

Most businesses are confused and lost because keeping track on everything that’s changing in digital marketing is next to impossible.

This video will help you get a better understanding of where Google is heading and how to adjust your strategy…

And make sure to read this article next: Differentiate Your Brand to Become a Destination

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A quick visual overview of SEO tactics to focus

✅ Google's index remains foundational: Being well-represented in Google's index (through your own properties and third-party publications) is still the crucial first step for visibility in AI Mode. Core SEO tactics like having a well-referenced site and external mentions remain vital.

✅ Buying journeys are faster but still rely on digital footprint (brand mentions, powerful brand, optimized branded search) is key for inclusion in these summaries.

✅ Traffic is less important; direct listing in AI Mode answers is the new goal

✅ Product positioning is now a core SEO task: Marketing teams need to explicitly define and widely explain their product's unique positioning, target audience, and pain points it solves.

✅ Keyword optimization evolves beyond exact-match: While query data is still important, the emphasis is on understanding context and further steps.

✅ AI Mode builds on existing Google algorithmic advancements: Its approach to understanding queries and providing comprehensive answers is an evolution of prior Google features like BERT, People Also Ask, dynamic search features, etc.

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