Quite a massive vote of confidence beyond just a mention or a sponsored appearance, Cristiano Ronaldo have invested in Perplexity hopefully drawing more attention and pushing its user base further. We'll see how this one plays out in the big scheme of things 🏟️ https://www.perplexity.ai/ronaldo https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-05/cristiano-ronaldo-invests-in-perplexity-ai-enters-partnership-misnf0af

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Just so y'all know, the book is not the end of the road... It's the starting point! The discussion is still ongoing and is only getting better. Join Kasim and me as we dabble in what's on the horizon of AI: Google hoarding traffic, AI black boxes, the Agentic web, and AEO as a wide-net strategy—not only to funnel traffic to your offers but to conquer the new frontier of discovery:: Influence the super-intelligence Get recommended by AI, and win the future: Today.

The traditional customer journey is dead. The familiar path—from Google search to your website—has been fundamentally rerouted. Today, the most critical purchase decisions are made not on your site, but within the quiet, conversational interface of Answer Engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity. This isn't a future trend; it's today’s reality. 💯 The numbers behind this tectonic shift are undeniable: - A staggering 80% of shoppers now make at least half their buying decisions in conversation with AI. - These AI-native shoppers are 2-3 times more likely to purchase, representing your most valuable customer segment. - After the decision is made, 70% simply proceed to checkout on Amazon, your brand site, or a retail store, bypassing the discovery phase entirely. ⭐Why This Is the Only Thing That Matters Now The biggest risk for your business isn't falling behind the competition; it's becoming completely invisible. If your brand isn't the trusted recommendation in these initial AI conversations, you don't exist in the customer's mind. The consideration phase is over before you even get an invitation. But for the entrepreneurs who see this shift for what it is—a once-in-a-generation opportunity—the rewards are immense. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) allows you to bypass the competition entirely, capturing high-intent buyers at the precise moment of decision. You’re not just joining the conversation; you’re becoming the conclusion. The Tangible Gains: What You Will Achieve with AEO - The Pre-Sold Customer: Buyers are guided directly to your doorstep, armed with a clear recommendation from a trusted source (the AI). The sale is already 80% complete. - Hyper-Efficient Marketing: Stop shouting into the marketing void. AEO focuses your resources on the single most leveraged point in the new customer journey: the moment of decision. - An Unshakeable Digital Legacy: We build your brand’s authority into the very fabric of the internet—on platforms like Wikipedia, Reddit, and industry forums—making you a foundational source of truth that AI trusts for the long term.

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