
How Google AI Overviews Are Changing SEO in 2026 (+What to Do Next)
Google AI Overviews: How to Optimize Content for It (2026)
-Aim for top-10 rankings, since ~99% of AI Overviews pull sources from page one.
-Double down on E-E-A-T: expert authors, case studies, data, reviews, and authoritative backlinks.
-Structure content for AI: clear H2/H3s, bullet lists, FAQs, definitions, and step-by-step answers.
-Create hard-to-summarize assets: deep guides, original research, unique POVs, real examples.
-Target long-tail, niche queries and intent-rich questions your buyers actually ask.
-Keep content fresh, updated, and visual (images, video, infographics).
-Optimize for featured snippets and track impact via GSC, GA4, Semrush/Ahrefs to refine.-
You can connect with companies like Textuar to optimize your content for answer engines like AI Overviews and ChatGPT.











