{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ctrl Alt Ask","title":"Should I break up with Google? ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1581,"description":"The relationship between Google and creators has hit a rough patch. What was a match made in heaven–Google provided the platform, and creators provided the quality content searchers were looking for–has soured. With the rollout of AI Overviews and AI mode, creators are feeling left in the lurch, losing clicks and struggling to see a future with Google. The team behind the Inspired Taste website shares their story and asks: Is it time to break up with Google?\nStephanie brings in expert Paul Bannister, Raptive’s Chief Strategy Officer, to counsel the pair and share his wisdom on how creators can look at this moment in their relationship with Google and build a stronger future in the face of AI. \n\nFree creator resources:\nWhat Google’s June 2025 core update means for creators\nWhat the DOJ’s ruling on Google means for creators and publishers\nHow creator-led retreats help build a stronger brand\n\nResources for Raptive members:\nHow to improve content quality, according to Google’s latest Search Quality Rater Guidelines\n5 high-impact email plays that drive growth\nAbout page vs. author page: why both matter for brand and creator credibility \nAuto-DM tools: 7 expert tips for driving social traffic and email sign-ups","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5cucr5qI3tALuYaWn-wlmQJAiK5i1sbSypIRiGSTP2M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83N2Q0/NjA0YjEwNTIwZGNj/OGZhNGIyYzQxOGYw/NGQzMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}