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Spotlight: February 18, 2025
Published 3 months ago • 4 min read
The Weekly Dispatch
Top posts from this week
Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis
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Conversational AI is rewriting the rules of digital interaction. With ChatGPT capturing 70% market share and 35% of searches now conversational, the shift is undeniable.
These trends are not just statistics—they’re a wake-up call for businesses to adapt to evolving user behavior.
This week, we explore how AI-driven search intent evolution and SEO innovations are shaping the future. My take? Embrace this transformation to stay ahead of the curve—it’s not optional anymore.
ChatGPT’s dominance in conversational AI is staggering: 3 billion visits and a 70% market share as of September 2024. Meanwhile, 35% of search queries have evolved into conversational formats, reflecting users’ growing preference for natural, intuitive interactions. These shifts highlight a massive opportunity for businesses to optimize their strategies around AI-driven tools and conversational search trends. Whether you’re in SEO, content creation, or marketing, the message is clear: adapt your approach to meet evolving user expectations.
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In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Matt Diamante, the founder of Hey Tony, a thriving digital marketing agency specializing in SEO. Matt shares his unconventional journey...
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s flagship conversational AI model, has solidified its place as the leader in the generative AI landscape. In September 2024, ChatGPT achieved a groundbreaking milestone of 3 billion visits, capturing an astonishing 70% share...
Did you know? In the 16th century, tulips were so valuable in the Netherlands that they were used as currency. It’s perhaps one of the most remarkable examples of strange historical traditions!
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