AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that Google shows at the top of some searches. They give the gist of a topic or question and link to sources for further reading. A page can appear as a supporting link only if it is indexed and eligible to be shown in Search with a snippet.
In short
Google describes AI Mode as a related feature for questions that need more exploration or comparison. Both may run several related searches across subtopics before they answer, which is why a page that also covers the obvious follow-up questions has more to offer. A homeowner in Minneapolis asking how to deal with ice dams may see a summary with links to guides and local contractors. Traffic from these features is counted in your overall Search Console totals.
There is no special markup or file to add. Google says to focus on helpful, reliable, people-first content, keep pages crawlable and easy to reach through internal links, give a good page experience, and keep any structured data matched to the visible text. Source: Google Search Central, read 9 November 2026.
For the steps in order, read our guide to optimizing content for Google AI Overviews.
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