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Google’s AI Overviews slammed by news publishers, sites that are susceptible to google’s HCU, Why brand authority matters in SEO, Key takeaways from Google’s search liaison, and How to turn marketing from B*llsh*t to holy sh*t
September 24, 2024

In episode #2827, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how AI-generated content is perceived to be taking traffic away from traditional publishers, insights from Danny Sullivan regarding SEO recovery strategies, and the need for modern brands to focus on building mental availability.

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(00:00) Google’s AI Overviews slammed by news publishers

(02:06) Sites that are susceptible to Google’s HCU

(04:14) Why brand authority matters in SEO

(06:38) Key takeaways from Google’s search liaison

(10:50) How to turn marketing from B*llsh*t to holy sh*t

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