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Google Admits SEO is Dead

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Real Estate Technology with http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com

In a May 23rd communique, Google admitted that SEO is dead. AEO (Artificial Intelligence Engine Optimization) is the present and future. Google is changing direction and you need to do this too!

Many in the industry did not see the communique and this was probably intentional. I have written about AEO recently and I can say that every week, the penetration of AEO into the search world is staggering.

One of the reasons that the time is NOW, is that AEO considers the length of time that a business has been utilizing AEO and the older you are within an industry. Accordingly, the length of time that a business has been in existence and when it began AEO are key components for search results.

A lot of this is similar to SEP but SEO is the new Yellow Pages...DEAD. It is very important to start now.....many are ignoring these realities but every week, you are further behind.

I mentioned in a prior post, one of my employees has a side gig (I never liked the term "side hustle) in which he improves SEO and Google Reviews for physicians. They calculate the Google score as a baseline and then show you how they can improve your score.

This is an example of something that may work, but in the current business climate, this service is borderline useless.

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Paddy Deighan JD PhD

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday afternoon, Paddy.

Thank you very much for this interesting blog post.

Jun 15, 2025 02:05 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Methinks Google expects too much of small business, difficult (or impossible) to keep up with whatever their latest desire may be. all while still attending to the basics of whatever the business is.

Jun 15, 2025 02:15 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Well we'll see how quickly G has it's way with this one Paddy.  Could be quick and maybe not so quick. It's takes a lot of folks awhile to accept and begin to learn just how to work any new ideas. Some lead the way....

Jun 15, 2025 02:19 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this eye-opening post, Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD. I really appreciate the clear way you laid out the shift from SEO to AEO and what it means for us in the real estate world. It’s a lot to take in, but your insights make it easier to see where we should be headed. 😊

Jun 15, 2025 02:28 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

We need to know more about SEO to AEO Paddy, keep us posted. "The more things change, the more they stay the same".....I remember, wnen people had to buy those VHS tapes so they could watch their favorite movies whenever they wanted to. 

Jun 15, 2025 03:03 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

Ah yes, VHS tapes....this created a legal argument because VHS infringed upon BetaMax IP...but courts decided that it was too late to do anything about it so they allowed the infringing activity to continue...so yes, the more things change the more they stay the same!!

Jun 15, 2025 10:44 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good evening Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD 

You are wonderful to keep us updated! Thank you!! I do fell aligned with Anna "Banana" Kruchten's comment Google could be quick and maybe not so quick. It's takes a lot of folks awhile to accept and begin to learn just how to work any new ideas. I know you'll keep us informed!

Jun 15, 2025 03:16 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

I appreciate your comment, Dorie!

Jun 15, 2025 10:45 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

I just closed the door on my real estate career and do not envy anyone starting now.

Jun 15, 2025 05:59 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

Congratulations Ed!! Enjoy the next phase!!

Jun 15, 2025 10:45 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Paddy - if only my cursive writing techniques were in better operating order.  Some say deciphering this communication method is unknown to more than a few.   Oh, those years practicing were obviously wasted.  Oh, well.   Are thoughts about SEO and AEO similar. 

Or does Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI have a take that is more relevant.  Likely, countless examples. . .   We shall see. . .  

Jun 16, 2025 03:05 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Paddy. I get my technology updates from your posts. Thanks. Interesting to see how fast technology is moving. Enjoy your day.

Jun 17, 2025 05:11 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

Thank you Wayne..glad they are uselful!!

Jun 17, 2025 08:48 PM