Google’s AI-powered search results are quietly strangling small New Zealand businesses, with many reporting 40-60% drops in website traffic. The tech giant’s push to keep users on Google rather than clicking through to actual websites is fundamentally changing how Kiwis find local services.
Google’s latest algorithm update is causing chaos for New Zealand businesses, with many seeing their search rankings plummet overnight. The tech giant’s focus on local authenticity and AI-generated content detection is reshaping how Kiwi companies approach digital marketing.
Google’s AI Overview feature has devastated NZ business search rankings, with local companies reporting 40-60% drops in organic traffic. Small operators cry foul over tech giant monopolisation of search visibility.
