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The hidden cost of a ‘wait and see’ SEO strategy

10h ago · curated by Catalyst Web Trendz

The hidden cost of a ‘wait and see’ SEO strategy

Search is changing quickly, and the uncertainty around AI search, answer engines, citations, and zero-click searches has left some companies questioning how much they should continue investing in SEO . Freezing budgets or taking a “wait and see” approach might feel prudent. But organic trust and authority take time to build, and putting SEO on hold can create a momentum deficit that becomes increasingly expensive to recover. Why pausing SEO carries its own risks I have friends who own or lead search agencies or brand search functions who have seriously questioned whether they want to stick around for where this is all going. I understand…

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