AI Overviews Have Spread To Most Big-Brand Searches
The short version
AI Overviews are increasingly appearing in branded searches, reaching 63 out of 100 tracked brands by late September.
Key takeaways
- 63% of brand-name searches had AI Overviews by September 30.
- Wikipedia and YouTube were the most cited sources for brand information.
- Brands should monitor AI Overviews to see how they influence search results.
- Search Console's filter may help brands track branded keyword performance.
Overall sentiment
PositiveThe findings illustrate increased visibility for brands amid growing use of AI Overviews in searches.
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Sources cited by the article
- published the results Oct. 2 ↗
- daily series, published October 1 ↗
- branded queries filter ↗
- covered Google’s answers about the filter ↗
- available globally for all websites ↗
- how links in AI Overviews are counted ↗
- what sources it cites ↗
- How Do I Know If AI Overviews Are Taking Clicks From My Site And What Can I Do About It? – Ask An SEO ↗
- Google Now Reports AI Search Impressions. Here’s How To Read Them ↗
- AI Overview CTR Fell 61%, But Clicks Didn’t Collapse ↗
- SEO ↗
- Read Full Bio ↗
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