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PREPARING FOR GOOGLE ZERO

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Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Google is declining as a reliable traffic source due to AI-powered search. Its new approach uses creators' work to compete against them without compensation, breaking the traditional SEO model that rewards valuable content with traffic. To adapt, businesses needing distribution need to start looking into niche communities, referral programs, conferences, audio content, and word-of-mouth marketing.