The Great Decoupling: Why Rankings Won’t Pay Like They Used To (And What To Measure Before 2027)
AI answer layers are breaking the old bargain: ranking used to equal traffic, and traffic used to equal revenue. By 2027, the surface that ranks and the surface that earns will be different—and many businesses won’t be able to “check” what’s happening with traditional analytics. Here’s the practical measurement and execution playbook for SMEs and agencies.