The Near Memo
Exploring the big stories for the week at the intersection of local business & marketing across the spectrum of search, social and commerce. With Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal & David Mihm.
The Near Memo
Know Before You Go: New on GBP Profiles, G Under Legal Fire, & the Coming Shift in Search
We discuss the latest developments in Google's antitrust trial and the introduction of new AI features in Google Business Profiles. They explore the implications of these changes for local SEO and user experience, as well as the potential future of search in an AI-driven world. The conversation highlights the challenges Google faces in maintaining its market dominance amidst evolving technologies and user expectations.
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Exploring Google's New AI Features
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Antitrust Trial Insights and Google Remedies
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The Future of Search and AI Integration
Takeaways
- Google is introducing AI features to replace the Q & A and People Also Ask.
- User experience is suffering due to the cluttered interface of Google search results.
- User experience is suffering due to the cluttered interface of Google search results.
- The outcome of the antitrust trial could reshape the competitive landscape for Google.
- AI tools are seen as a threat to Google's traditional search model.
- The future of search may involve more conversational interfaces.
- Google's dominance in search is being challenged by emerging technologies.
- However, Google is the main game in town today but may not be as we transition to new hardware paragigms
- The integration of AI in search plus new hardwardcould lead to a more efficient user experience.
- However it is likely to be 5 years out. Will Google and Apple keep their dominant positions?
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