AI search is fundamentally rewriting how users discover content. Chat-based search engines like Perplexity and ChatGPT now answer simple questions before users click any links, intercepting up to 25% of traditional search traffic. Even in traditional Google search, AI overviews occupy an increasing amount of the first page, resulting in fewer clickthroughs.
This creates a new reality for marketers: fewer website visits overall, but those who do visit have significantly higher purchase intent.
AI search has effectively captured part of your top-of-funnel traffic, but it's delivering more qualified clicks. This change means generic content is losing its impact. Your marketing strategy’s success now depends on meeting these more qualified website visitors with relevant, data-driven personalization they can't ignore.
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