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Why Your Google Rankings Won't Protect You

RW
Founder, Fortitude Media
12 min readPublished

Strong Google rankings don't carry through the AI transition. AI systems use different signals, criteria, and evaluation methods.

Google-ranking structure appearing vulnerable, surrounded by expanding alternative platforms in emerald
RW

Ross Williams

Founder, Fortitude Media

Ross Williams is the founder of Fortitude Media, specialising in AI visibility and content strategy for B2B companies.

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