Traditional search rewarded pages that earned attention on a results screen. AI answers compress that screen into a response. The practical consequence is stark: a company can be technically visible yet absent from the shortlist the buyer actually sees.
That changes the unit of competition. Brands are no longer competing only for clicks. They are competing to be interpreted correctly, included in comparisons, supported by evidence, and recommended in context.
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