Are Google Ads Still Relevant in 2025?

With the rise of AI in search, there is a lot of talk as to whether Google Ads are still relevant and worth the time as a business owner. Our answer? Yes, Google Ads are still relevant and worth your time as a small business.  This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are discussing the ongoing relevance of Google Ads, especially in light of the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. We discuss the strategic advantages of using Google Ads, why AI is not as dominating as you may think, and the differences between other marketings strategies and Google Ads.   PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!   Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes: An extensive library of tutorials  A community of like minded small owned businesses Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.  Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob  ____________________ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review 01:50 The Relevance of Google Ads in an AI World 10:02 AI vs Google Ads: The Ongoing Debate 18:07 Why Google Ads Remain Effective 27:59 The Impact of Big Brands on Google Ads 34:50 TLDL; Google Ads Are Still Relevant ____________________ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob   S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/   Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog    Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter:  https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt  ____________________   If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com   This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:   **Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer   **Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer   **Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer   COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: [email protected]