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The Battle for Search: Will SearchGPT Replace Google?

In our previous blog, The Battle for Search: Google vs. SearchGPT, we examined the early clash between Google’s reigning search

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February 12, 2026
Kia Ora Digital Wins Best Use of AI in Search at the APAC Search Awards 2026

Kia Ora Digital has been awarded Best Use of AI in Search at the 2026 APAC Search Awards – one of the most respected search

February 8, 2026
The Shopify Setup Mistake That Quietly Halves Revenue

When a brand reports strong growth, the natural assumption is that the foundations are solid – including Shopify operations. Revenue is up, marketing channels are

January 12, 2026
The Essential SEO and AI Search Trends and Developments You Need To Know About In 2026

Search has crossed a structural threshold. In 2026, AI is no longer an experimental layer sitting on top of search engines. It now functions as

December 24, 2025
Why AI Search Mentions Don’t Drive Revenue (And What Actually Does)

After working closely with $10M+ brands on AI search strategy, one pattern has become impossible to ignore. Being cited by an AI tool does not,

December 17, 2025
Google Finally Said It Out Loud: And It Confirms What We Have Been Telling Clients
Google confirms what our data showed: organic traffic changed as users did. Kia Ora Digital decodes AI Search shifts so brands stay ahead
November 14, 2025
APAC Search Awards 2026: Kia Ora Digital Named Finalists Across Five Categories
Kia Ora Digital is a finalist in five 2026 APAC Search Awards categories, recognising our SEO, AI Search work and client-focused results
November 5, 2025
RevOps vs. Traditional Sales Operations: Which Approach Is Better for Scaling?
Compare RevOps with traditional sales operations to see which approach best supports scalable growth through unified goals and data-driven insights
October 28, 2025
Black Friday SEO Strategy 2025: How Brands Can Succeed with Blended Search and AI

Every November, the same pattern plays out. Australian and New Zealand retailers pour money into ads, launch frantic “deal of the year” campaigns, and hope

October 1, 2025
Preparing Your Shopify Store for ChatGPT Integration Success

The shift has started. Shopify has announced a partnership with OpenAI that allows shoppers to purchase products directly inside ChatGPT. This means that millions of

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