{"id":7816,"date":"2025-10-30T17:19:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T17:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:19:21","slug":"ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Overviews and Organic Traffic: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\">\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever searched for a recipe and scrolled through a 3,000-word memoir about caramel pumpkin cheesecake before you finally got to the ingredients, you can appreciate the impact of AI overviews on organic traffic.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Now, you can type the same query and get just the recipe you want, without the never-ending backstory.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to find exactly what you need to know faster with AI-generated answers in search is shifting the ways people seek out information.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Google\u2019s AI overviews and zero-click searches have changed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/solutions\/marketing-enablement-services\/search-engine-optimization-services\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">search page and marketing at large<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many brands are seeing a decline in organic website traffic with the disruption of AI and zero-click content.<\/p>\n<p>Even HubSpot publicly addressed the topic in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/blog-traffic-loss-explainer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>this explainer blog and video<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have to understand now that the total addressable market that any company has out there in terms of search traffic they can go after has shrunk,\u201d HubSpot CMO Kipp Bodnar said in the video. \u201cYou have to be smart, have differentiated data and point of view that make you uniquely qualified. And if you don\u2019t, it\u2019s going to be very hard to be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If your team is grappling with this shift, you\u2019re not alone. But you\u2019re not powerless, either.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that many foundational strategies you may already be using for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/solutions\/marketing-enablement-services\/search-engine-optimization-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>search engine optimization<\/span><\/a> can help you optimize content for AI overviews and mitigate the effects AIOs have on traffic and bottom-line KPIs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#Why_Do_AI_Overviews_Matter\" >Why Do AI Overviews Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#AI_Overviews_Very_Real_Impact_on_Organic_Traffic\" >AI Overviews\u2019 Very Real Impact on Organic Traffic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#Are_clickthrough_rates_declining_because_of_AI\" >Are clickthrough rates declining because of AI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#Which_types_of_queries_are_most_affected\" >Which types of queries are most affected?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#What_Makes_Content_Eligible_for_AIO_and_Clicks\" >What Makes Content Eligible for AIO and Clicks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#How_To_Optimize_Content_for_AI_Overviews_and_CTR\" >How To Optimize Content for AI Overviews and CTR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#Lead_With_Expertise\" >Lead With Expertise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#Answer_Questions_the_Way_AI_Does\" >Answer Questions the Way AI Does<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#Use_Schema_Markup_or_Structured_Data\" >Use Schema Markup or Structured Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#Diversify_Content_Formats\" >Diversify Content Formats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/zjdu.com\/zh\/ai-overviews-and-organic-traffic-what-you-should-know\/#How_Kuno_Creative_Helps_You_Stay_Visible_in_the_AI_Era\" >How Kuno Creative Helps You Stay Visible in the AI Era<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_AI_Overviews_Matter\"><\/span>Why Do AI Overviews Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike a traditional Featured Snippet that displays one box of information from a single page or a Knowledge Panel with key details you can claim and verify from your own company, Google\u2019s AI overviews synthesizes information from multiple sources and attempts to address your query.<\/p>\n<p>It also gives you the option to see an expanded version of the answer, which can push traditional search results farther down the page, reducing organic traffic.<\/p>\n<p>I recently took a trip to Greece and we had to figure out how to get from the Athens airport to a small village in the mountains where we were staying.The rest of our group has already booked a van for the week, leaving us without transportation.<\/p>\n<p>The AI overview is a more helpful response than the links it\u2019s pulling from below, which required me to read through numerous bus routes to figure out the answer myself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png?width=624&amp;height=448&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png\" width=\"624\" height=\"448\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AI Overview screencap of bus routes in Greece\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png?width=312&amp;height=224&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png 312w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png?width=624&amp;height=448&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png 624w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png?width=936&amp;height=672&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png 936w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png?width=1248&amp;height=896&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png 1248w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png?width=1560&amp;height=1120&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png 1560w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png?width=1872&amp;height=1344&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-9872-PM.png 1872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png?width=624&amp;height=264&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png\" width=\"624\" height=\"264\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"screencap of bus routes in Greece\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png?width=312&amp;height=132&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png 312w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png?width=624&amp;height=264&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png 624w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png?width=936&amp;height=396&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png 936w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png?width=1248&amp;height=528&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png 1248w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png?width=1560&amp;height=660&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png 1560w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png?width=1872&amp;height=792&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-7263-PM.png 1872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I still visited the Rome2Rio website to verify this route was still running and see what times the bus left, but the AI overview gave me most of what I needed to know.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that these steps also improve your visibility in search engines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI_Overviews_Very_Real_Impact_on_Organic_Traffic\"><\/span>AI Overviews\u2019 Very Real Impact on Organic Traffic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_clickthrough_rates_declining_because_of_AI\"><\/span>Are clickthrough rates declining because of AI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s the big question here, and in short, the answer is yes. But there\u2019s a lot more nuance to it.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/new-research-google-search-grew-20-in-2024-receives-373x-more-searches-than-chatgpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>most recent analysis<\/span><\/a> by audience research platform SparkToro and Semrush company Datos found that Google searches increased by nearly 22% in the past year, and it still had 14 billion searches a day, 373 times as many searches as ChatGPT.<\/p>\n<p>However, their <a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/2024-zero-click-search-study-for-every-1000-us-google-searches-only-374-clicks-go-to-the-open-web-in-the-eu-its-360\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>2024 study<\/span><\/a> found nearly 60% of searches ended without a click.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/corp\/reports\/generative-ai-publishers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Similarweb research report<\/span><\/a> also showed an increase in zero-click searches, from 56% to 69% within a year of AIOs. As more people turn to AI for updates on stocks, sports, weather, politics and other current events, news websites are seeing the impact, with traffic collectively dropping from 2.3 billion visits to less than 1.7 billion after AI overviews.<\/p>\n<p>If you monitor Google Search Console closely, the story often looks like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Impressions rise as your content is still surfaced (or referenced) in AI-generated summaries<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Clickthrough rates fall because users get quick answers on the AI-generated search results page.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">For brands with strong products and how-to libraries, conversion rates on remaining clicks can hold steady or even improve as they see less casual traffic and more serious intent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This isn\u2019t only because of AI. It represents a continuation of a trend that\u2019s been happening for years with content channel diversification.<\/p>\n<p>As HubSpot CEO Yamini Rangan said in her INBOUND keynote speech in September, the impacts of AI and \u201czero click\u201d engagement on other platforms like social media has upended the traditional marketing funnel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe top of the funnel has scattered,\u201d she said. \u201cBuyers are on TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, podcasts. Buyers used to start with content on your website. Now, they are everywhere <em>but<\/em> your website.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>AI overviews have also affected the middle of the funnel, she said, as buyers can more quickly get recommendations or compare their options. But the bottom of the funnel is \u201ctransforming\u201d \u2013 AI makes it easier to deliver more personal, relevant content to people who are more ready to buy.<\/p>\n<p>As a HubSpot Diamond Partner, we used to focus so much of our time and attention to the top of the funnel, casting that wide net with helpful, educational content. That helped our clients\u2019 website traffic continue to grow year after year, but inevitably, we also noticed a percentage of that traffic was researchers, other marketers and even competitors, those with no intention of ever buying.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the focus has shifted to finding buyers who fit ideal customer profiles and targeting them more specifically with content that answers specific questions like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Why do we really need this product or service?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">What makes it different from the status quo and the competition?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">What can we expect to spend on this?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">How do you successfully plan for and implement it?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">How are other companies in my industry using it to achieve better results?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Content marketing is still important, but the approach has shifted. Buyers are more likely to initially hear about brands on a podcast or social media platform. They might go to a platform like Reddit to get more honest answers from a community already using it.<\/p>\n<p>They may sign up for a newsletter as they research other options. And, at some point, they\u2019ll want to see proof of its performance in the form of testimonials and case studies.<\/p>\n<p>This may be when they visit the website or return to it and interact with more decision-focused content, like pricing pages or quote calculators.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_types_of_queries_are_most_affected\"><\/span>Which types of queries are most affected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So far, Google AI overviews have been overwhelmingly from informational searches.<\/p>\n<p>This makes a lot of sense for the search experience. If you want to know how to do something, especially if it\u2019s something that can be easily broken down into steps, these AI summaries provide answers faster and often without requiring you to visit anyone\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/semrush-ai-overviews-study\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Semrush report<\/span><\/a> of all search queries that triggered AI overviews in March showed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">88% are informational<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Nearly 9% are commercial, meaning someone is researching brands or products; however, this has grown steadily in the past year<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">1.76% are transactional, where someone is looking to make a purchase; another area expected to grow<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Only 1.4% are navigational, indicating someone is looking for a specific website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png?width=586&amp;height=429&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png\" width=\"586\" height=\"429\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\" alt=\"Chart from Semrush showing keyword share triggering AIO by intent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png?width=293&amp;height=215&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png 293w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png?width=586&amp;height=429&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png 586w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png?width=879&amp;height=644&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png 879w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png?width=1172&amp;height=858&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png 1172w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png?width=1465&amp;height=1073&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png 1465w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png?width=1758&amp;height=1287&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-4424-PM.png 1758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that \u201cAI Mode,\u201d Google\u2019s experimental AI-only search, breaks down search terms and questions into related queries that can redefine or reshape user journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Users can continue asking follow-up questions and get answers from a variety of sources, summarized in a conversational way.<\/p>\n<p>Going back to Greece for a minute, we had a lot of input from family as we planned our trip, but we also wanted to find the best beaches within a driveable distance of where we stayed. Here\u2019s a portion of the summary in AI mode:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png?width=725&amp;height=612&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png\" width=\"725\" height=\"612\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AIO screencap of beach recommendations in Greece\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png?width=363&amp;height=306&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png 363w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png?width=725&amp;height=612&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png 725w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png?width=1088&amp;height=918&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png 1088w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png?width=1450&amp;height=1224&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png 1450w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png?width=1813&amp;height=1530&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png 1813w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png?width=2175&amp;height=1836&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-49-1786-PM.png 2175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With each question, there\u2019s a list of related questions I can explore to learn more:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png?width=690&amp;height=164&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png\" width=\"690\" height=\"164\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AIO follow-up questions screencap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png?width=345&amp;height=82&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png 345w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png?width=690&amp;height=164&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png 690w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png?width=1035&amp;height=246&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png 1035w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png?width=1380&amp;height=328&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png 1380w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png?width=1725&amp;height=410&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png 1725w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png?width=2070&amp;height=492&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-4180-PM.png 2070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\"\/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Savvy brands are already deconstructing AI Mode and using the findings to update their content.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/aicoverage.locomotive.agency\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Locomotive Agency\u2019s <\/span><strong>Query Fan-Out Tool<\/strong><\/a> or similar tools to analyze how well a page answers typical questions that would surface within an AI search.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of recommendations the tool made for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/solutions\/website-design-services\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>website design services page<\/span><\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png?width=994&amp;height=386&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png\" width=\"994\" height=\"386\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kuno recommendations for web design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png?width=497&amp;height=193&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png 497w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png?width=994&amp;height=386&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png 994w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png?width=1491&amp;height=579&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png 1491w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png?width=1988&amp;height=772&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png 1988w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png?width=2485&amp;height=965&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png 2485w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png?width=2982&amp;height=1158&amp;name=undefined-Oct-29-2025-09-15-48-6713-PM.png 2982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve used this tool to identify areas where clients could add new sections to existing pages, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Charts comparing their solution to others on the market<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Adding a short, simple \u201chow to use this in three steps\u201d section<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">New sections with frequently asked questions and answers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pricing or ROI calculators<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Other new resources people can explore to learn more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, it\u2019s still possible to rank in AI overviews <em>and<\/em> drive traffic with the right content strategy. You need to structure your content in a way that will help it gain visibility on AIOs, while also designing content in ways that maximize the time people spend on your pages <em>and<\/em> compels them to take the next action.<\/p>\n<p>You need compelling, click-worthy reasons: deeper first-hand expertise, original data, tools, short video demos, clear next steps. We\u2019ve seen this with clients whose informational pages lost casual top-funnel traffic but improved lead quality after we added decision-stage content and on-page conversion paths.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg?width=2400&amp;height=1056&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1056\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Callout graphic: In short, it\u2019s still possible to rank in AI overviews and drive traffic with the right content strategy. You need to structure your content in a way that will help it gain visibility on AIOs, while also designing content in ways that maximize the time people spend on your pages and compels them to take the next action.\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 2400px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=528&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg?width=2400&amp;height=1056&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg?width=3600&amp;height=1584&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg?width=4800&amp;height=2112&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg 4800w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg?width=6000&amp;height=2640&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg?width=7200&amp;height=3168&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-1.jpg 7200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Content_Eligible_for_AIO_and_Clicks\"><\/span>What Makes Content Eligible for AIO and Clicks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many of the same best practices marketers have used for years to optimize for search also help improve visibility in AI.<\/p>\n<p>In displaying AI overviews, Google considers content quality signals, authority, structured data, and the semantic context around the query. This means pages with clear structure, accurate information, and strong experience, expertise, authority and trust (E-E-A-T signals) have a better chance of being cited in, or informing, an AIO.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most important factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Clarity and helpfulness &#8211;<\/strong> Lead with the answer and follow with more depth.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Freshness &#8211;<\/strong> Content that has been recently published or updated is more likely to be displayed compared to older content.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Structure &#8211; <\/strong>Content that has a natural visual hierarchy and clear headings and subheads aligned with search intent, such as frequently asked questions, performs better<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Schema markup &#8211; <\/strong>Schema is the preferred language of Google and helps both search engines and large language models better understand your content. For instance, you can add schema designating a new section as frequently asked questions or a how-to guide.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Experience &#8211; <\/strong>While generic how-to content is less likely to drive traffic to your website, people are still looking for <em>specific<\/em> educational content from someone who has actually created the video with the software, taken the trip, or spent time working with CEOs from their industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This rankings cheat sheet shows some more specific steps you can take to improve your visibility in AI overviews.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png?width=750&amp;height=428&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png\" width=\"750\" height=\"428\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AIO Ranking cheatsheet: Headers, Tables, Bolding, Lists, Summaries, FAQs, Schema\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 750px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png?width=375&amp;height=214&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png 375w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png?width=750&amp;height=428&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png 750w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png?width=1125&amp;height=642&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png 1125w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png?width=1500&amp;height=856&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png?width=1875&amp;height=1070&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png 1875w, https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png?width=2250&amp;height=1284&amp;name=Kuno-Blog-AIOverview-2.png 2250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For one client, a welding technologies provider, we\u2019ve focused on systematically adding FAQs to product and blog pages. These questions and answers are already appearing in ChatGPT and Perplexity, giving this client increased visibility while preserving site traffic.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Optimize_Content_for_AI_Overviews_and_CTR\"><\/span>How To Optimize Content for AI Overviews and CTR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lead_With_Expertise\"><\/span>Lead With Expertise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the foundation for content that drives AI search traffic and engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Think about what you can offer that no one else in your industry can. That could be original research like SparkToro\u2019s reports, hands-on experience with a product or honest reviews that help people decide.<\/p>\n<p>Show your methodology, the way Ahrefs and Backlinko do with their SEO studies. Walk the reader through how you actually used something.<\/p>\n<p>Basecamp\u2019s digital book of its Shape Up methodology or Inside Figma posts showing how to achieve specific designs are great examples.<\/p>\n<p>Pull back the curtain on what worked, what broke, and how you fixed it. You could even embed a short video demo so users see it, not just read it. That kind of evidence earns trust in AI-shaped search because it gives models\u2014and humans\u2014something concrete to quote, compare, and act on.<\/p>\n<p>To enhance expertise, you\u2019ll also want to include authors with credentials on your posts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer_Questions_the_Way_AI_Does\"><\/span>Answer Questions the Way AI Does<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For priority search queries, write succinct answers (2-3 sentences) followed by supporting context, sources, and examples. This mirrors how AIOs and People Also Ask organize information. Tools like AlsoAsked and SEMrush help you mine related questions and search intent; then reflect that hierarchy in your structured headers and on-page Q&amp;A. (Our clients see stronger coverage\u2014and we\u2019re now seeing those same answers picked up by AI assistants.)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Schema_Markup_or_Structured_Data\"><\/span>Use Schema Markup or Structured Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mark up the essentials, including articles, FAQ sections, How To sections and Person sections for your author bio. You can even use AI to write schema. Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n<p><code>{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"@type\": \"Article\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"headline\": \"Navigating AI Overviews\u2019 Impact on Website Traffic and CTR\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"author\": {<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"@type\": \"Person\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"name\": \"Annie Zelm\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"jobTitle\": \"Content Director\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"worksFor\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Kuno Creative\"}<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>},<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"dateModified\": \"2025-10-24\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/blog\/ai-overviews-on-organic-traffic\",<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>\"about\": [\"AI Overviews\", \"organic traffic\", \"CTR\", \"SEO strategy\"]}<\/code><\/p>\n<p>Schema markup helps Google understand your intent and increases eligibility for AI-generated summaries and featured snippets.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your product data is easy for AI to read, too. OpenAI just introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/buy-it-in-chatgpt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>instant check-out capabilities<\/span><\/a> in ChatGPT, making it even easier for people to research something and then buy it.<\/p>\n<p>While B2C companies are sure to jump on this new feature, it could make sense for some aspects of B2B selling as well, especially if you sell certain products directly to customers or offer a \u201cfreemium\u201d model with a low barrier to entry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversify_Content_Formats\"><\/span>Diversify Content Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We all know people aren\u2019t just reading blogs and downloading whitepapers the way they once did. They\u2019re watching videos, listening to podcasts, scrolling social media, attending in-person events and hearing about your brand in so many other ways.<\/p>\n<p>That means your content calendar can\u2019t just be a list of keywords and blog posts. Think about how you can create core pieces like webinars and turn them into multiple resources like videos to add to your YouTube channel, shorter video clips and sound bites for social channels, blogs and emails.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 30% of all AI overviews cite YouTube in their results, and AI search results cite YouTube videos 200 times more than any other video platform, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/youtube-ai-search-citations-data-462830\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">research from Search Engine Land<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seen this for our own clients. Those who invest in video content see a faster path to ranking for relevant search terms than those that only rely on written content to dominate in organic search. They also get better click-through rates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Kuno_Creative_Helps_You_Stay_Visible_in_the_AI_Era\"><\/span>How Kuno Creative Helps You Stay Visible in the AI Era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a world of AI-generated content, human clarity and originality cut through.<\/p>\n<p>The best blog posts, resources and videos still start with a clear story and point of view.<\/p>\n<p>Our team combines strategy, content, design, technical SEO and answer engine optimization (AEO), to help you increase visibility in AIOs and drive traffic and leads.<\/p>\n<p>From developing authoritative website pages and resources to properly structuring them with FAQs, schema markup and great visuals and then promoting that content on YouTube and other social media channels, our team has the breadth and depth of knowledge to help even the most niche companies succeed in search.<\/p>\n<p>We often start by recommending updating existing content that\u2019s already getting visibility but needs to be more authoritative or structured better to perform at its best.<\/p>\n<p>We look for opportunities to add lists, charts, summaries and frequently asked questions that help both large language models and people quickly find what they need.<\/p>\n<p>We may also recommend more in-depth glossary\u00a0pages or YouTube videos on key topics to help you compete. And we\u2019ll propose paid media strategies that boost this content while staying within your budget.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, we do it with your goals and ideal customer profiles in mind, rather than focusing on broadly driving traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have the right people consuming your content (wherever that may be), our RevOps team builds workflows to help your sales team qualify and follow up with them. They\u2019ll build dashboards in HubSpot so you can more easily see who is engaging, what deals are in the pipeline\u00a0and how all your marketing activities are impacting your revenue.<\/p>\n<p>If your best buyers aren\u2019t finding you in an AI-powered search landscape, let\u2019s fix that.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/plan-your-digital-marketing-growth\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Schedule a consultation with us<\/span><\/a>, and we\u2019ll map out the fastest path from visibility to revenue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunocreative.com\/blog\/ai-overviews-impact-site-traffic-ctr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever searched for a recipe and scrolled through a 3,000-word memoir about caramel pumpkin cheesecake before you finally 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