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

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

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 user 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 User 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/

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31 Touko 202537min

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CTR Secrets and Social Shakeups It's another jam-packed ride on EDGE of the Web as Erin is joined by Duncan Alney of Firebelly to discuss News in Social this week. With Google hyping up AI Overviews b...

14 Touko 202550min

759 | Practical Tips for Utilizing Heat Maps w/ Celeste Gonzalez

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758 | SEL News from the EDGE | Week of 5.5.2025

758 | SEL News from the EDGE | Week of 5.5.2025

This week, Erin Sparks and Jacob Mann are joined by Danny Goodwin, editorial director at Search Engine Land, for a special "News from the News" edition. They dive into the sharp rise of Google Ad cost...

5 Touko 202549min

757 | User Behavior from Heatmaps w/ Celeste Gonzalez

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Celeste Gonzalez, Director of Rue Labs at Rickety Roo, joins EDGE to explore how heat maps and user behavior tracking are transforming SEO strategy. She walks through Microsoft Clarity's suite of tool...

28 Huhti 202539min

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Advertisers are bailing on TikTok as another U.S. ban looms, shifting dollars to Meta while creators scatter to backup platforms. Meanwhile, Google credits Gemini for nuking 240 million spammy reviews...

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