To appear in Google AI Overviews, publish answer-first content that directly resolves a search question, structure it with clear headings and schema, and build the topical depth and trust signals Google associates with reliable sources. AI Overviews summarise and cite the pages Google considers most helpful and trustworthy for a query.
What are Google AI Overviews?
AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that appear above the classic search results. They synthesise an answer and cite the sources behind it, which means being featured can put your brand in front of users before they reach the ranked links.
How to improve your chances
- Lead each section with a concise, factual answer Google can lift.
- Match headings to the questions people actually search.
- Add FAQ and structured data to clarify your content for machines.
- Demonstrate experience and expertise with named authors and real examples.
- Cover the whole topic across connected pages, not one shallow article.
The link to SEO and GEO
The same signals that earn AI Overview citations also strengthen classic SEO rankings, and they are the foundation of Generative Engine Optimization.
Frequently asked questions
What are Google AI Overviews?
AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that appear above the classic search results and cite the sources they draw from.
How do I get my site into AI Overviews?
Publish answer-first, well-structured content with strong topical depth and trust signals, and earn corroboration across the web.
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