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Winning Organic Growth in the AI Search Era

by Cait Anderson

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Winning Organic Growth in the AI Search Era

A comprehensive framework and 30/60/90 plan to keep your brand discoverable—and preferred—as AI transforms search.

Search is changing—fast.

AI overviews, assistants, and vertical tools are rewriting how people find (and consume) information. From ChatGPT to Google AI Overviews to Perplexity, we’re seeing a massive rise in zero-click experiences where users get answers without ever visiting a website.

For brands, this shift creates a new challenge: how do you stay discoverable—and trusted—when AI intermediates the search journey?

The good news: while the user experience is changing, the fundamentals of authority, presence, and technical flexibility still matter. The difference is how you apply them.

Here’s a framework and 30/60/90 roadmap to help your brand adapt.

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Why This Matters Now

Search is a combination of tools. Users toggle between Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and vertical assistants.

Visibility is shrinking. AI summaries replace the need to click through.

Digital analytics insights are murky. Traditional SEO reporting doesn’t capture “AI referrals.”

Trust still rules. Brands with credibility and authority will win—across both traditional and AI search.

Final Word

AI won’t kill search. But it will change how brands are discovered.

By doubling down on crawlability, content structure, and credibility, your brand can stay visible—not just in Google, but in the AI-driven interfaces your customers are already using.
The future of search isn’t just about clicks. It’s about being the trusted source AI engines pull from.

Download our Future of Search guide to build your 30/60/90 day plan here.

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