{"id":23397,"date":"2025-08-01T11:17:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/?p=23397"},"modified":"2025-08-01T11:54:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:54:59","slug":"business-growth-and-digital-marketing-news-tips-08-01-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/news\/business-growth-and-digital-marketing-news-tips-08-01-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Growth and Digital Marketing News &amp; Tips 08-01-25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Google is quietly attempting to reinvent how search works \u2014 again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their new experimental feature, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products\/search\/web-guide-labs\/\"><em>Web Guide<\/em><\/a>, organizes search results into topic-based clusters instead of just listing links or generating summaries. It\u2019s a subtle shift, but one with major implications for marketers, content creators, and brand visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three takeaways worth paying attention to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Discovery-Driven Search May Be a Thing<\/strong> <br>Web Guide turns broad queries into curated clusters \u2014 like \u201cplanning,\u201d \u201ccosts,\u201d or \u201crecommended tools\u201d \u2014 and then groups relevant results under each. I can see the value and potential of this approach for sure. It\u2019s a step away from flat, linear rankings and a move toward exploratory, research-style navigation with structure. I love that. This rewards structured, in-depth content that answers multiple aspects of a topic in one place. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/web-guide-googles-new-ai-search-experiment\/552047\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Clicks Keep Dropping<\/strong> <br>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2025\/07\/22\/google-users-are-less-likely-to-click-on-links-when-an-ai-summary-appears-in-the-results\/\">Pew Research<\/a>, only about 1% of users click on source links when AI Overviews are shown. Web Guide may not be quite as reductive, but it still shifts user behavior, especially if people rely on Google\u2019s clustering rather than exploring the full list of links. CTR is no longer the leading indicator of visibility. Placement in thematic clusters could become one of the new metrics to watch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowscentral.com\/artificial-intelligence\/google-is-using-ai-overviews-in-search-to-nuke-the-web\">Read More Opinions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Search Is Becoming a Personalized, Multi-Mode Experience<\/strong> <br>From <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/websearch\/answer\/14901683?hl=en\">AI Overviews<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/gemini.google\/assistant\/?hl=en\">Gemini-powered assistants<\/a> and now Web Guide, Google is building a layered search experience. Depending on your query and preference, you might get summaries, link clusters, conversational agents, or visual product previews. This feels like visibility is now going to be distributed across formats. As marketers, we&#8217;ll need to show up clearly \u2014 and consistently \u2014 across articles, video, community content, structured data, and AI-friendly formats. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/ai-platforms-assistants\/switched-to-chatgpt-for-search-google-wants-to-tempt-you-back-with-web-guide-heres-how-to-try-it\">Here&#8217;s a guide to getting started.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Thought:<\/strong> Search marketing is no longer just about individual keywords, isolated content, and rankings \u2014 it\u2019s about context, structure, and adaptability. The way your content is presented may soon matter just as much as what it says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consumer Use of AI Tools Rising<\/strong><br>Nearly 43% of consumers now use AI tools daily, with 75% using them more than a year ago. Trust in AI for brand decisions is at 62%, matching that of traditional search engines\u2014but trust is lower for local research (19%) versus search engines (45%). Only 10% trust the top AI-generated result, and nearly half verify info across other sources. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/consumer-use-ai-tools-daily-report-459110\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short-form Video &amp; Influencers on LinkedIn<\/strong><br>LinkedIn\u2019s insights for B2B brands stress short-form video and influencer partnerships to build trust. The platform advises brands to favor useful, educational content over overt promotions and to leverage creators for credibility. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/linkedin-shares-b2b-brand-building-tips-short-video-influencer-marketing\/753769\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Justifying SEO Budgets<\/strong><br>With nearly 59% of CMOs citing insufficient budget to execute strategy in 2025, it\u2019s more important than ever to justify SEO spend. Focus on its long-term ROI, its ability to diversify traffic, and its impact during key customer decision points. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/justify-seo-budget-459284\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will Traditional SEO Become Obsolete?<\/strong><br>Moz examines whether standard SEO is still relevant in an AI-first world. Consensus: traditional practices\u2014keyword optimization, backlinking, high\u2011quality evergreen content\u2014are still critical, though they must evolve to meet new discovery formats. SEO is not dead\u2014it&#8217;s evolving. Strong content quality and expertise still win. <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/traditional-seo-becoming-obsolete\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Designing a Multimodal Search Experience: CMO Playbook<\/strong><br>This playbook recommends building for multimodal search\u2014voice, images, videos, and AI assistant interactions. It emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across marketing, SEO, design, and engineering with unified workflows and shared QA processes. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/designing-a-multimodal-search-experience-a-cmo-playbook-459009\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Great Decoupling: Search + Agentic Web<\/strong><br>We\u2019re entering an agentic era, where AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) act as intermediaries between users and the internet. Brands need to evolve visibility strategies to optimize for AI-readability and dynamic presentation rather than just URLs. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/great-decoupling-search-agentic-web-459424\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pinterest 2025 Holiday Marketing Trends<\/strong><br>Pinterest\u2019s 2025 holiday marketing guide highlights early shopping behaviors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/pinterest-marketing-tips-holiday-campaigns\/754154\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do AI Assistants Prefer Fresh Content?<\/strong><br>A recent Ahrefs study shows that AI assistants tend to favor fresh, recently published content in responses. Marketers should ensure frequent content updates and relevance\u2014not just historical SEO strength. <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/do-ai-assistants-prefer-to-cite-fresh-content\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI<\/strong><br>AI enables teams to scale repetitive tasks, but high-impact marketing still comes from human-led storytelling, strategy, and creative differentiation. Successful companies will balance AI automation with human insight. <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/marketing-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media Marketing Ethics<\/strong><br>Sprout Social highlights the increasing&nbsp;importance of transparency, authentic engagement, responsible data use, and inclusivity in social media marketing. Ethical brands build long-term trust and loyalty while avoiding reputational risk. <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-marketing-ethics\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-945c296efc6e2448bd298fc8da20af48\" style=\"color:#fa8a00\">SEARCH MARKETING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Search Landscape Has Changed (And Your Strategy Should Too)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/strategy\/modern-seo-tactics-b2b\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Modern SEO tactics\" class=\"wp-image-23376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-2-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-2.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the reality: SEO isn\u2019t dead, but it\u2019s nothing like it was five years ago. If you\u2019re running a B2B service business, whether you\u2019re manufacturing components, providing professional services, or anything in between, the way your customers discover you online has fundamentally shifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/strategy\/modern-seo-tactics-b2b\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6755e2fa78f6fc727c2fff86b80c44dd\" style=\"color:#fa8a00\">STRATEGY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect When You Hire a Digital Marketing Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/performance\/hire-a-digital-marketing-agency\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"What to expect when hiring a digital marketing agency\" class=\"wp-image-23353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-hero.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a digital marketing agency is a strategic move that connects your business with experts who understand how to drive online growth. 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