Google Still Dominates Search—What That Means for Your Dealership’s SEO

March 14, 2025 2 min read

Despite the buzz around AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Google is still the undisputed leader in how people find information online. A recent analysis found that Google handles 14 billion searches per day, while ChatGPT processes only a fraction of that—around 37.5 million per day.

For dealerships, this reinforces a critical point: Google Search remains the #1 place where customers discover your inventory, services, and brand. That means SEO is still the most powerful tool for driving traffic and leads to your website. But with AI-generated search results changing the game, how you approach SEO needs to evolve.

Why Google’s Search Dominance Matters

Some predicted that AI chatbots would disrupt Google’s dominance, but the data tells a different story. Google’s search volume actually grew by more than 21% in 2024, showing that people still rely on Google more than ever to make purchasing decisions—including when shopping for a vehicle.

What does that mean for your dealership?

  • Traditional search results still matter – AI-generated responses aren’t replacing Google’s core search rankings. Your website still needs to rank in organic search results to be found by potential buyers.
  • AI-powered search is changing SEO – Google is integrating AI Overviews into search, pulling information from websites and summarizing it for users. High-quality, structured content is now even more important to be featured in these AI-powered results.
  • Your dealership’s visibility depends on helpful content – Google prioritizes useful, well-researched content. Generic, templated inventory descriptions won’t cut it anymore—your site needs unique, optimized content that provides real value to car shoppers.

How Dealerships Can Stay Ahead in a Changing Search Landscape

With search habits evolving, sticking to outdated SEO strategies isn’t enough. Dealerships need to optimize their content for both traditional Google search and AI-powered results. Here’s how Hrizn makes that easy:

1. Unique, VIN-Level Inventory Descriptions

Most dealerships use manufacturer-provided vehicle descriptions, but Google favors original, helpful content. Hrizn generates VIN-accurate descriptions tailored to each vehicle, helping your inventory rank better and stand out in search results.

2. AI-Optimized SEO Articles & Landing Pages

Google rewards content that answers real customer questions. Hrizn’s AI-generated blog posts and landing pages provide engaging, SEO-optimized content that boosts rankings and drives organic traffic.

3. Better Visibility in AI Search Overviews

Google’s AI-powered search highlights high-quality, well-structured content. Hrizn’s automated SEO content creation ensures that your dealership’s pages meet these new standards, making them more likely to be pulled into AI-generated search summaries.

4. Social & Local Search Optimization

Car buyers don’t just search on Google—they also use social media and local directories. Hrizn creates engaging social media posts and optimized content to improve your dealership’s presence across all platforms where customers are searching.

Google Isn’t Going Anywhere—Your SEO Strategy Can’t Either

AI search tools are making headlines, but Google remains the most powerful driver of website traffic and leads. For dealerships, the key takeaway is clear: SEO is still essential, but it must evolve with the changing search landscape.

Hrizn makes it easy to generate high-ranking, AI-optimized content that ensures your dealership stays visible—no matter how search changes.

Don’t let your competitors take the top search spots. Get started with Hrizn and take control of your dealership’s SEO today.

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