Google Search has officially transitioned into an AI-first, agentic search engine, and there's a reason this update is getting more attention than most.
The SEO landscape is constantly shifting, but this one will have a real impact on how people search and what content performs well.
Ignore it, and your SEO, leads, and sales could quietly slip. Adapt, and there's an opportunity to get ahead of competitors who aren't paying attention.
As a community of small business owners, I'd love to hear your take on Google’s May 2026 Core Update: is this something you're keeping an eye on? 👇