AI Shopping Report: How Answer Engines Are Rewriting Commerce

Answer Engines have emerged as an important environment where intent is shaped, comparisons are evaluated, and purchase choices are determined.

Nearly eight in ten buyers rely on Answer Engines for at least half of their decision-making.

Answer Engines are replacing Google as the starting point for shopping.

Google had the lowest conversion rates compared to Amazon, brand websites, and physical stores.

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