Is Google dying?

Is Google dying?

Before we talk about that, let's take a look at some facts.

  1. Google still processes over 8.5 billion searches daily
  2. Advertising revenue continues to grow ($224.47B in 2022)
  3. Google Ads remain highly effective for commercial intent searches
  4. The platform has adapted with features like rich snippets, knowledge panels, and AI integration

Google still has strong, global online presence. However, with gen-Z users increasing daily, recent statistics show that 40% of young users (18-24) now turn to TikTok or Instagram for discovery. New user behaviours show these patterns:

  • Preference for visual, experience-based results over traditional text
  • Using social media for restaurant recommendations, travel tips, and product research
  • The Rise of Specialized Search
  • Shopee/Lazada/Taobao/TikTok for product searches
  • LinkedIn for professional information
  • Reddit for authentic reviews and experiences
  • YouTube for how-to content and tutorials


How do we optimize social media marketing?

  • Social platforms excel at trend-spotting and early-stage discovery
  • Users trust peer recommendations and authentic content
  • Visual formats provide immediate context and engagement

What about online spending habits?

  1. Social commerce growing rapidly (projected $2.9T by 2026)
  2. Seamless shopping experiences within platforms
  3. Influencer marketing driving direct purchases

How has Google adapted?

  1. Integration of more visual elements in search
  2. Enhanced local search features
  3. AI-powered conversational capabilities
  4. Improved mobile experience
  5. Partnership with social platforms for data

Google has been highly adaptable, and succeeded at not being 'left behind'. Rather than "dying," Google is transforming within a more diverse digital ecosystem. Businesses need an omnichannel, multiplatform strategy:

Rather than replacing Google, social media and niche platforms are complementing it. Businesses should diversify their approach:

? Google → Best for high-intent searches, local discovery, and technical information

? Social Media → Ideal for brand awareness, community building, and trend-based marketing

Trying to stay ahead in this changing digital landscape? Let’s strategize! DM me to discuss how to balance search,social, and KOL Marketing for your business today ??


Kenny Lee

Content Strategist @TechToWords | SEO writer for brands like AWS, Setapp, and Ashley Edison | $100K+ on Upwork | DM for content that Google loves.

3 周

Read your article. Similar thoughts here. Google alone is no longer enough. Plus, it's risky. Likewise solely depending on LI/Tiktok, etc. Search + social is the way to go. An whether which platform to publish content, it depends on where our target audience lingers.

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Muni MarketeRRR

?I Connect Brands to Malay Audiences?Niche Focused?Custom Content?Content Marketing

3 周

Tho soc med is gen z preferred consumption, but gen also aware of effects on them such as doom scrolling that gets them to be unproductive and short on dopamine. Which then came Chatgpt enhance their life too. Which thennn got Google to be competitive with Gemini pairing GDrive thats cheaper than chatGPT. Jeng jeng datang pulak DeepSeek. Interesting time we live in! Tq for the article. Keep them coming!

Wilson Phang - Empathy Speaker, FA Director AFP AWP MDRT

Empathy Speaker: Financial Empowerment Through Communication - Speaker & Coach

3 周

Insightful post! Gen Z's shift to TikTok for search shows the power of short-form video. Businesses need to adapt by optimizing for social discovery, not just Google.

Choo Ann NGOH

??I help accounting and audit firms get paid in 30 days instead of 365 ?? Digitalizing professional services firms ?? Online Payments ?? Fintech ?? Startup?? CEO ?? Ask me how we sold 450% more in 50% of the time ?

3 周

If US DOJ continues to pursue to breakup Google, then and only then will Google mampus kot Kristine Ling? Until then, I think they will out last many companies

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