Google AI Overviews are eating your traffic.

Be featured, not buried.

Google now shows AI-generated summaries above all organic results. If your brand isn't in that summary, you're below the fold on the most important page on the internet. AI Overviews are the new position zero.

The AI Overview Shift

  • AI Overviews push your #1 ranking below the fold
  • Google's AI summary cites competitors instead of you
  • Click-through rates on organic results dropping 30-50% when AI Overview appears
  • Your existing SEO doesn't account for AI Overview optimization

Our Approach

Step 1: Identify AI Overview opportunities

We find every query in your category where Google shows an AI Overview and analyze which sources it cites. Many of these are different from the top organic results.

Step 2: Optimize for AI extraction

Google's AI pulls from sources it trusts for definitive, well-structured answers. We optimize your content format, authority signals, and structured data to become a preferred source.

Step 3: Measure and expand

Track your AI Overview appearances, citation position, and traffic impact. Expand to new query categories as Google rolls out AI Overviews to more searches.

Results

  • 40% Of searches now show AI Overviews
  • 2x CTR for brands cited in AI Overviews
  • 60d Average time to first AI Overview citation

Frequently Asked Questions

Are AI Overviews replacing traditional search results?

Not replacing, but pushing them down. For queries where AI Overviews appear, traditional organic results see 30-50% lower CTR. Being cited in the AI Overview maintains or increases your visibility.

Is this the same as featured snippet optimization?

Related but different. Featured snippets pulled from one source. AI Overviews synthesize from multiple sources and use different ranking factors. The optimization approach is more nuanced.

How do AI Overviews interact with paid ads?

Ads still appear above AI Overviews in many cases. But for informational and comparison queries, AI Overviews dominate the visible space. Organic visibility through AI Overviews is the most cost-effective approach.