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Clear Ads Launches AI Search Optimization as 93% of AI Mode Queries Skip Websites Ready to Announce with Confidence?

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GOOGL Google's Universal Commerce Protocol and AI Mode search experience are highlighted, indicating a shift in consumer search behavior towards AI, which could impact advertising and e-commerce visibility. SHOP Shopify is mentioned as a co-developer of Google's Universal Commerce Protocol, suggesting its involvement in the evolving e-commerce landscape driven by AI and zero-click search experiences. WMT Walmart is noted as a co-developer of Google's Universal Commerce Protocol, indicating its participation in the shift towards AI-driven commerce and zero-click search experiences. TGT Target is listed as a co-developer of Google's Universal Commerce Protocol, highlighting its engagement with AI-powered commerce and the trend of zero-click search experiences. ETSY Etsy is mentioned as a co-developer of Google's Universal Commerce Protocol, indicating its role in the evolving AI-driven e-commerce landscape and the rise of zero-click search.

Brooklyn, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 22, 2026) - Clear Ads, an Advertising agency, today launched an AI search optimization service designed to make brands visible across AI platforms where a growing share of discovery now begins.

The service arrives as consumer search behavior shifts toward AI-powered interfaces. A January 2026 study published by Search Engine Land found that 37% of consumers now start product searches with AI tools rather than traditional search engines. Salsify's Q4 2025 Ecommerce Pulse Report put the number higher: 64% of consumers now use AI tools to discover or research products.

For most e-commerce brands, that shift has created a visibility gap. AI platforms generate product recommendations based on authority signals, mentions across trusted news outlets, structured website data, and consistent citation patterns. Brands without those signals don't appear in AI-generated answers, regardless of their search rankings.

The timing reflects a structural change in online purchasing. On January 11, 2026, Google announced the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard co-developed with Shopify, Walmart, Target, and Etsy, and endorsed by more than 20 partners including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, and PayPal. UCP enables AI agents to compare products, check inventory, and complete purchases inside AI interfaces without redirecting shoppers to a retailer's website. Zero-click behavior already reaches 93% in Google's AI Mode search experience, according to data compiled by Exposure Ninja.

"Brands are optimizing for a search page that fewer customers visit each month," said George Meressa, Founder of Clear Ads.

About the company: Clear Ads is an Advertising agency that helps e-commerce brands scale profitably through expert PPC management, DSP advertising, and AI search optimization. Founded by George Meressa, Clear Ads serves brands generating $3M+ in annual revenue. Learn more at clearadsagency.com.

Contact Info:

Name: George Meressa

Email: george@clearads.co.uk

Organization: Clear Ads

Website: https://clearadsagency.com/ai-search-optimization

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQtI6c-83hg

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Source: Plentisoft

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