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💡 How Small Businesses Can Survive Google’s AI Overview

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How Small Businesses Can Survive Google’s AI Overview

As Google's AI Overviews become more prevalent in search results, small businesses are seeing reduced site traffic—sometimes up to a 55% decline in clicks. Despite this, these AI snippets generate ad revenue for Google and shift how consumers find information. The article offers strategies to remain visible: fix listing errors, optimize for featured snippets, and ensure brand data is accurate and rich.

Key Takeaways

  • Site traffic falls, but awareness remains - AI overviews provide answers, but businesses can still earn visibility by showing up in featured snippet panels.

  • Prioritize business-verified data - Accurate listings on Google Business Profile and schema markup help AI show correct details.

  • Develop snippet-friendly content - Listicles, FAQs, and short-form answers get featured more often.

  • Get cited in trusted sources - Being referenced on established media helps AI models choose your brand as authoritative.

  • Mix paid and organic visibility - AI-driven layouts may reduce traffic, but advertisers can still appear in sponsored placements within AI Overviews.

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