AI Overviews sit above the Map Pack on most service queries. Make sure your business is the one Google quotes.
Google's AI Overviews now show up on more than 60% of service-related searches. They sit above the Map Pack, above the ads, above the organic results. If you're not getting cited, you're invisible.
The good news: AI Overviews pull from a small handful of sources per query. Getting cited is easier than ranking #1 organically, and it drives more clicks.
First, structure content with clear question-and-answer sections. Headings like 'How much does a roof replacement cost in Colorado?' followed by a 2–3 sentence answer get pulled into AI summaries far more often than long essays.
Second, use schema. FAQ schema, HowTo schema, and LocalBusiness schema all increase your shot at being quoted.
Third, build real local authority. AI Overviews favor businesses with clean NAP (Name, Address, Phone) data, real reviews, and links from local publications and the Chamber.
Fourth, watch what's being cited. Surfer and SEMrush now track AI Overview citations, find the queries you're missing and build dedicated pages for each.
The trades that adapt to AI search in 2026 will run away with local lead generation for the next decade.
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