Google Search
3 min read·Updated December 1, 2025
What is Google Search Grounding?
Google Search grounding allows Aeralis to search the web in real-time when generating your emails. This ensures your emails include accurate, up-to-date information rather than relying solely on the AI's training data.
How It Works
- Enable Google Search in your profile settings
- When generating an email, Aeralis identifies topics that would benefit from current information
- The AI performs relevant searches and incorporates the findings into your email
- Sources are displayed so you can verify the information
Use Cases
Current Events and News
When writing emails that reference recent events:
- "Congratulate them on their recent funding announcement"
- "Reference their latest product launch"
- "Mention the industry news from this week"
Accurate Facts and Figures
When you need precise, current information:
- Company details (founding date, headquarters, employee count)
- Product specifications and pricing
- Industry statistics and market data
Research-Based Emails
When your email requires background research:
- Preparing for a sales call with prospect research
- Writing thought leadership content
- Responding to technical questions
Enabling Google Search
From the Web Dashboard
- Go to aeralis.ai/profiles
- Edit your profile
- In the Grounding Tools section, toggle on Google Search
- Save your profile
From the Gmail Add-on
- Open Gmail and click the Aeralis icon
- Go to Manage Profiles
- Edit your profile
- Enable Google Search in grounding tools
- Save changes
Best Practices
- Use for time-sensitive topics - Google Search is most valuable when information changes frequently
- Review the sources - Always check the sources provided to verify accuracy
- Combine with Context URLs - Use Context URLs for specific documentation and Google Search for broader research
- Be specific in your prompts - Mention what you want researched: "Look up their recent press releases"
Limitations
- Requires Pro or Business plan
- Cannot be used simultaneously with Knowledge (choose one or the other)
- Search results depend on publicly available information
- Very recent information (last few hours) may not be indexed yet
Plan Availability
| Plan | Google Search |
|---|---|
| Free | No |
| Pro | Yes |
| Business | Yes |
Related Grounding Tools
- Context URLs - Reference specific websites
- Google Maps - Location-aware context
- Knowledge - Search your uploaded documents
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