Branded search is becoming a less reliable proxy for brand demand
Consumers aren't searching for your brand less. They're making decisions before they ever perform a branded search.
Identify traffic-stealing competitors
Find untapped opportunities
Create outperforming content
Alex leads performance marketing at Boathouse. In 2024, he and his team were recognized as Search Engine Land’s PPC Agency of the Year. He earned a MBA in 2022.
Consumers aren't searching for your brand less. They're making decisions before they ever perform a branded search.
Alex Pagliano | Jul 20, 2026 at 8:56 am ET