755 | Understanding DMA's Effect on Local SEO in a Zero-Click Landscape 3y4k3s

17/04/2025

SEO veterans Mike Blumenthal, Greg Sterling, and David Mim continue exploring the pressing...

SEO veterans Mike Blumenthal, Greg Sterling, and David Mim continue exploring the pressing questions surrounding Google's role as a utility and its evolving platforms. Focusing on the European search experience, the discussion also revolves around AI's role in modifying search results, and local service ads' impact on behavior. The talk also touches on how changes in Google's algorithm and business model are propelling a significant decline in traditional website traffic.
The guests from Near Media provide expert insights on how businesses can adapt by enhancing the visibility of their services via structured content that appeals directly to these AI-driven formats. 
Greg, Mike, and David share their perspectives on AI's potential to redefine consumer interactions with search platforms and marketing methods, while also highlighting the importance of direct customer relationships and authentic experiences. 
Key Segments:
[00:06:51] EU Tech Regulation and Google's Search Impact
[00:10:30] Local SEO and Zero-Click Evolution
[00:13:07] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:14:00] Impact of Google Local Service Ads
[00:17:00] Hotel Ads: Monetization Strategy Insights
[00:20:40] Google Tests Enhanced AI Search Feature
[00:25:31] Enhancing Local Conversion Strategies
[00:29:07] Understanding Intent in AI
[00:32:22] AI's Concierge Era: Worth the Shift?
[00:35:57] Tailoring Business Model to Audience
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Site Strategics: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site
Follow Our Guests:
Mike Blumenthal: 
X: @mblumenthal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mblumenthal/
BlueSky: @mikeblumenthal.bsky.social
Greg Sterling
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsterling/ 
David Mihm 
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/davidmihm 
Resources
https://www.nearmedia.co/dma/google-preliminary-non-compliance-6-5/ 
https://www.nearmedia.co/dma/google-dma-compliance-2025-03/ 
https://www.nearmedia.co/dma/eu-home-services-search-behavior/ 
https://www.nearmedia.co/googles-2nd-local-pack-in-the-eu/
https://www.nearmedia.co/eu-home-services-search-behavior/

759 | Practical Tips for Utilizing Heat Maps w/ Celeste Gonzalez 16 días 39:09 760 | Social News from the EDGE | Week of 5.12.2025 15 días 50:50 748 | Paid Ad News from the EDGE | Week of 3.3.2025 3 meses 46:01 749 | Exploring Brand and SEO Relationships w/ Cyrus Shepard 3 meses 36:00 750 | Unleashing the Power of Personal Experience in SEO 2 meses 42:39 Ver más en APP Comentarios del episodio l5ub