Do It With You Marketing

Google just changed search in a way we haven’t seen in over 25 years… and it’s a big deal for businesses.

Search is moving from typing a few keywords into a box… to having actual conversations with AI.

The new AI-powered Google Search can now:
• Answer detailed questions in plain language
• Understand photos, videos, and files
• Pull information from open Chrome tabs
• Give AI-generated summaries with follow-up questions
• Help users complete tasks instead of just showing links

In simple terms?
People may stop “searching” the way they always have.

Instead of typing:
“best roofing company Decatur AL”

Someone might ask:
“Who’s the best roofing company near me that has good reviews, answers quickly, and works with insurance claims?”

That changes digital marketing in a major way.

Businesses with strong local SEO, updated Google profiles, helpful content, real reviews, and active online presence are likely going to benefit the most.

This is another reminder that your online presence matters more than ever. AI is starting to decide what information people see first.

If your business hasn’t focused on Google, reviews, local SEO, or consistent content yet… now is probably the time.

The rollout begins May 26, and it’ll be interesting to watch how quickly people adapt.

What do you think — helpful upgrade or the beginning of information overload?

The most effective review ask we've found? Dead simple:

"Hey [Name], I'm so glad we could help with [specific thing]. If you have a minute, an honest Google review would mean the world to us — it helps other [homeowners/business owners/families] find us when they need help too."

That's it.

No long email. No QR code buried in a newsletter. Just a personal, specific ask at the right moment.

The key is timing: ask within 24 hours of a completed job, while the experience is still fresh. Response rates drop dramatically after 48 hours.

Also: always respond to reviews you receive — good and bad. It shows Google (and future customers) that you're attentive and professional.

Want the full system for generating consistent 5-star reviews?

Read the guide 👇
https://www.doitwithyoumarketing.com/post/google-reviews-the-new-word-of-mouth-and-how-to-get-5-stars

Google Reviews: The New Word-of-Mouth and How to Get 5 Stars Google reviews are digital word-of-mouth — with one advantage the traditional kind doesn't have: scale. A 5-star review, visible forever, reaches every customer who ever searches for your business. In 2026, reviews are a top-3 local ranking factor, and a business with 200 reviews at 4.6 stars will...

Traditional Google search is declining. Analysts project search volume drops 25% by 2026 as AI tools take over.

But here's what that actually means for local businesses:

When someone asks Google "who should I hire for X in [city]?" — they're not getting 10 blue links anymore. They're getting an AI answer. And that answer comes from Google Maps data.

The businesses showing up in those AI answers right now share a few things:

✔️ Complete, detailed profiles
✔️ Consistent NAP (name, address, phone) across the web
✔️ Regular review activity with owner responses
✔️ Posts and updates within the last 30 days

The shift is happening. The question is whether your profile is ready.

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Here's the Google review flywheel most businesses never build — and it's costing them customers every week.

It works like this:
1️⃣ You provide a great experience
2️⃣ You ask for a review (at the right moment)
3️⃣ You respond to every review — good and bad
4️⃣ Your rating climbs
5️⃣ More people find you, choose you, and leave reviews

Most businesses stop at step 2. Or skip step 3 entirely.

Responding to reviews isn't just good manners — Google treats it as a trust signal. It shows you're active, engaged, and worth recommending.

Want the full breakdown on building your review system?

Read the guide 👇
https://www.doitwithyoumarketing.com/post/google-reviews-the-new-word-of-mouth-and-how-to-get-5-stars

Google Reviews: The New Word-of-Mouth and How to Get 5 Stars Google reviews are digital word-of-mouth — with one advantage the traditional kind doesn't have: scale. A 5-star review, visible forever, reaches every customer who ever searches for your business. In 2026, reviews are a top-3 local ranking factor, and a business with 200 reviews at 4.6 stars will...