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ZCM Field Notes: 68% of Google Searches Now End Without a Click
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- Zero Click Marketing
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 718
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Summary
Breaking news! Rand Fishkin/SparkToro published a new zero-click search study. In the first four months of 2026, a whopping 68% of Google searches ended without a click. I sound off on this finding, the trajectory of the zero-click phenomenon, and a durable strategy to help you win. Sources: My blog post, which expounds on this episode: The Click Is Now Optional. Here’s What Isn’t. Rand Fishkin/SparkToro: In 2026, Less than One Third of Google Searches Still Send a Click Cyrus Shepard/Zyppy Signal: 5 Data-Backed Features of Websites Winning Google in 2026 Search Engine Land: Roughly 3 in 4 consumers use AI to shop, and nearly 1 in 3 won't let it spend Adobe Analytics (via TechCrunch): AI-sourced traffic to US retailers grew ~393% YoY in Q1 2026 and converts ~42% better ZCM Field Notes are short reactions to news or observations of what's happening in the field. Learn more: zeroclickmarketing.co Connect with Amanda Natividad (@amandanat): LinkedIn | Substack | Instagram | Threads