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Quick and painless lessons from an expert in the field to improve your marketing & design IQ.

How Google Search is Changing & What Marketers Need to Do in the Next 90 Days
Lisa Oates Lisa Oates

How Google Search is Changing & What Marketers Need to Do in the Next 90 Days

How is Google search changing in 2026?

Google search is changing because of AI Overviews and AI Mode, a redesigned experience that synthesizes answers directly on the results page rather than returning a list of links. To stay visible, marketers should structure content to lead with direct answers, build brand presence across the web through mentions and earned media, and focus on genuine expertise over keyword-optimized content. Ranking on page one still matters, but it no longer guarantees your content will appear in the AI-generated answer your audience sees.

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Posting Frequency Isn’t The Move
Lisa Oates Lisa Oates

Posting Frequency Isn’t The Move

What does consistency in marketing mean?

Consistency in marketing means your audience hears the same core message every time they encounter your brand — across platforms, over time, and regardless of format. It is not a posting schedule. A brand that publishes three times a week with a clear, coherent message will outperform one that posts daily with no discernible throughline. True consistency is message conviction, not content volume.

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