Google Ads captures search intent on Google. AI visibility captures intent that starts with AI assistants before users ever reach Google.
| FEATURE | ADSX (AI VISIBILITY) | GOOGLE ADS |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Source | —AI assistant recommendations | —Google search results |
| User Journey Start | —Users start with AI research | —Users start with Google search |
| Cost Model | ✓Fixed optimization investment | ✗Pay per click, auction-based |
| Competition | ✓Early-mover opportunity | ✗Highly competitive auctions |
| Trust Signal | ✓Organic AI recommendation | ✗Clearly labeled advertisement |
| Targeting | ✗Query-relevant visibility | ✓Keyword and audience targeting |
Google Ads captures Google searchers; AI visibility captures AI researchers. As more users start with AI, the traffic that never reaches Google grows. Smart strategies invest in both.
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