Google just passed 5 trillion searches a year—that’s nearly 14 billion searches per day. Despite mounting legal pressure, including a major antitrust case in late 2024, usage continues to surge. So let’s be clear: Google isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, it’s more dominant than ever.
If you’ve been waiting for AI tools like ChatGPT to take over search or hoping a lawsuit might shift the landscape, think again. This milestone is a loud, clear message: Google is still the world’s top gateway to information—and if your business wants to grow online, optimizing for Google needs to be priority #1.
Here’s the kicker: most search engines mimic Google’s algorithm. So when you optimize for Google, you're essentially optimizing for Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and even some voice assistants. Unless you're running advanced campaigns that require engine-specific targeting, Google-first strategy is still the smartest move.
A fully optimized Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is critical—especially for local businesses. It should be complete with up-to-date contact information, regularly refreshed with new photos and posts, and actively monitored for customer reviews. Responding to those reviews—not just collecting them—helps build trust and improve your visibility in local search results.
Your website needs to be fast, crawlable, and filled with content that answers real searcher questions. That includes:
On-page SEO (like metadata, headings, and internal linking)
Technical SEO (site speed, mobile-friendliness, sitemaps)
Content strategy driven by search intent
Surprise: running Google Ads can actually improve your organic rankings. Here’s why:
Ads drive more clicks to your site, which signals relevance
Campaign data helps identify high-performing keywords
Dynamic Ads and Performance Max campaigns can uncover audiences your organic efforts miss
Even a small ad budget can move the needle. Especially when paired with smart SEO.
We were already tracking the latest Google algorithm update—and now it’s clear it’s part of this massive scale-up. Google Trends, SERP volatility, and AI-generated snippets are shifting the way results are shown.
What does that mean for you? You need to stay flexible and up-to-date.
Bookmark Google Trends and check it weekly. Better yet, let us track the trends for you.
Google is not slowing down. And whether you're a local business, eCommerce brand, or B2B company, your visibility depends on being seen in search.
Ready to step up your search strategy? Let’s talk. Get a free consultation with LevelUp Digital today.
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