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Here’s what’s happening in #search right now: People are still searching... but they’re clicking less. Why? ##AIOverviews are reducing clicks by answering search queries directly on the results page. The data: 38% drop in organic clicks 54% → 72% zero-click searches In simple terms: more users are getting answers directly on Google… and skipping the website entirely. Here’s what this means for small businesses and brands: 1. Rankings alone aren’t the goal anymore. Visibility without clicks is becoming common. 2. Content needs to earn the click. Deeper insights, stronger angles, and real value are what cut through now. 3. Intent is everything. Focus on searches where users still need guidance, trust, or comparison (not just quick answers). 4. Your brand matters more than ever. If Google is the first touchpoint, your brand is what makes people come back. The landscape is shifting toward #AIdriven answers, but that doesn’t mean opportunity is shrinking. It means the game is changing. And we’re already helping brands adapt to it. #RankingCo #SearchStrategy #DigitalMarketing

If you’ve ever looked at calls coming from your Google Ads and thought “some of these aren’t really leads”… you’re not wrong. Google’s rolling out AI that goes beyond call length and starts assessing call quality, basically trying to work out which calls actually mean something. So not all calls will be counted the same way anymore. It’s currently live in the US & Canada, so our team's keeping an eye on it because these updates usually don’t stay regional for long. But what’s changing is pretty simple: less focus on volume, more focus on intent and outcomes. At RankingCo, it’s just another reminder that surface-level metrics keep getting less useful. If your Google Ads is still chasing volume over value, it might be worth a rethink. 🤔

Truth is, a 10-minute call doesn’t always mean a hot lead. And a quick call doesn’t always mean a lost one. Good news is: #Google is now focusing on call quality, looking at signals that point to real intent, not just time spent on the phone. So instead of counting noise, you’re starting to see who’s actually likely to convert. 🌏 Live in the US & Canada (for now) We’re watching how this plays out closely. Changes like this don’t stay in one market for long, and the early movers always win. 💡 How #RankingCo approaches this Our team doesn’t wait around for changes to hit. We plan for them early. Working across Australia, the US, and Canada, we help brands: ✔️ Pivot quickly when platforms shift ✔️ Focus on leads that actually drive revenue ✔️ Build campaigns that scale without blowing budget No guesswork. Just strategies that move with the platforms. 📩 If your #campaigns aren’t built around where Google is heading, you’re already behind. Let’s get you ahead.

Celebrating the work that moves us forward and shapes what’s next. Happy Labour Day! 💼

This #ANZACDay, we reflect on the courage and dedication of our servicemen and women, and the legacy they leave behind. #AnzacDay2026

Your #onlinevisibility doesn’t wait for strategy to catch up. The longer things sit without a clear direction, the more opportunity quietly slips away. 📉 And in that gap, competitors are stacking advantage: • More visibility • More search authority • More social proof • More retargeting data • More customer touchpoints Over time, that gap compounds. This is where strategy matters: search, social, paid, and content, reinforcing each other to build momentum across every channel. Ready to build it properly? Reach out to the #RankingCo team and let’s map a smarter next move. 🚀

🐣 Hunting for eggs this Easter? No stress. We’ve got your ads covered while you’re busy finding the chocolate stash 😉 Happy Easter!

💡 #RankSmart Tip of the Week: Don’t settle for surface-level testing. Most teams run a few ads and call it a day, leaving results on the table! 😬 Creative quality drives up to 70% of campaign success, yet many barely scratch the surface. Here's what you should be doing instead! Follow for more quick tips to make every ad count. #RankingCo

💡 Everyone talks about Smart Bidding like it’s magic, but the truth is: the algorithm isn’t psychic. It only wins when you tell it exactly what matters. Are your conversions actually profitable, or just clicks that look good on paper? We’re letting you in on our 3 go-to moves that actually make Smart Bidding pay off: 1️⃣ Track what actually matters – forget vanity metrics. Focus on conversions that genuinely bring in revenue. 2️⃣ Feed it the right signals – audience, device, location, and intent are the clues the algorithm needs to win. 3️⃣ Set smart targets & give it time – push too hard and it chokes. Guide it, then let it learn. ✅ Do these consistently, and your Smart Bidding stops guessing and starts delivering profit. Follow for more #RankSmart strategies and insider moves that actually work.

Sprinkling some lucky Irish dust your way for St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀