Google's new generative AI optimization guidelines emphasize traditional SEO tactics.

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Anthropic's recent "Project Deal" experiment demonstrated that AI agents could buy and sell in a narrowly focused marketplace.

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Bryan Mahoney's company initially offered a "headless" ecommerce platform, but merchants wanted only the data component.

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Successful POD businesses will combine strong merchandising, structured product data, and patient customer acquisition.

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This week: predictive AI, autonomous marketing, site builders, omnichannel fulfillment, programmatic ads, embedded payments, cross-border commerce, and more.

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The takeaway? Search remains fluid and uncertain. Don't rush into abandoning once-effective tactics; add new ones instead.

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Only the USPS must deliver to every U.S. household six days a week — not FedEx, UPS, Amazon, or others.

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