Search behavior in 2025 doesn't start and stop on Google. It's happening in DMs, Reddit threads, TikTok videos, AI chat tools, and yes, even in physical spaces. For brands, this means one thing: multichannel discoverability is no longer a bonus but a survival tactic. We've officially moved past the funnel. Today's buyer journey is non-linear, scattered across platforms, and driven by real-time curiosity. And with over half of Google searches now ending without a click, it's c

In 2025, search isn’t a platform—it’s a behavior. And the people winning at it aren’t just SEOs—they’re creators. Forget obsessing over blue links. Discovery today happens through TikTok reviews, YouTube Shorts, Reddit threads, and Instagram Reels. Google’s even catching up, baking creator content into its SERPs with features like “Perspectives” and “Short Videos.” What changed? AI flooded the internet with lifeless content. In response, trust shifted— not back to brands, bu