Listen "#84: The Hidden Cost of Google AI Overviews: Traffic, Ads & SEO Shakeups"
Episode Synopsis
Google's AI Overviews are transforming search—and reshaping SEO, traffic, and ad strategies. In this episode, we explore what AIO is, where it's expanding, and how it's impacting website clicks across industries like travel, healthcare, and tech. Is AIO a threat to OpenAI and Anthropic? What does it mean for marketers and content creators? Get 7 actionable tips to optimize your site for AI-powered search and stay ahead in an AI-first web. If you're serious about SEO, this episode is your new roadmap.(00:00) Intro(01:12) What’s Google’s AI Overview (AIO) and where is it expanding?(03:36) Is Google’s AIO a direct competitor to OpenAI, Anthropic and other models?(06:10) What is the impact of Google’s AIOs on website traffic?(08:41) How will Google AIOs impact ads and ad budgets?(10:02) 7 quick tips to optimize for Google’s AIOs(12:59) What lies ahead for SEO in an AI-first world of online search?(14:39) Final thoughts…
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