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AI Will Not Replace Your Website, Cluely’s Hiring of 700 Clippers – Smart or Dumb?, 2% of Creatives Drive 53% of Ad Spend – Meta, When Marketing Yields a 98% Profit Margin on a Commodity
July 24, 2025

In this episode #3011, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the future of websites in an AI-driven world and how clipping strategies can drive viral content. They explore the power of women in consumer spending, Google’s resurgence in advertising, and why generalists remain valuable in the age of AI. The conversation highlights that while AI shifts business, traditional strategies still matter.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

(00:00) The Future of Websites in an AI-Driven World

(03:04) Clipping Strategies for Viral Content

(05:54) The Power of Women in Consumer Spending

(08:54) Google’s Resurgence in Advertising

(11:53) The Importance of Generalists in the Age of AI

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