# AI Overviews

Google's AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of search results, pulling from multiple sources to answer a query directly on the page.

AI Overviews (formerly called Search Generative Experience or SGE) is Google’s feature that generates a synthesised answer to a search query using its Gemini AI model. The summary appears above traditional organic results and cites several source pages.

## How AI Overviews Work

When a user submits a query, Google’s AI generates a multi-sentence response by drawing on content from across the web. Source pages are displayed as cards alongside the summary. The feature is most active for informational and question-based queries.

## Impact on Organic Traffic

Early data suggests AI Overviews can reduce organic CTR for queries where Google provides a complete answer in the overview. However, pages that are cited _within_ the AI Overview can receive significant visibility even if they don’t rank in position 1–3 organically.

## How to Get Featured in AI Overviews

- Write content that directly and concisely answers specific questions
- Use clear headings, structured lists, and FAQ sections
- Build topical authority by covering a subject comprehensively
- Earn citations from other authoritative pages in your niche
- Ensure your content is accessible to Googlebot (no JavaScript-only rendering)

## Monitoring Your AI Overview Presence

Google Search Console shows some AI Overview impression data. Third-party tools like Ranklytics track which of your pages appear as citations inside AI Overviews and how that changes over time.