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title: Google AI Overviews: What They Mean for Local Businesses
slug: Google AI Overviews
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### News### What’s ChangingGoogle AI Overviews summarize answers directly in search results, cutting traditional click-throughs by up to 50%. Local companies must ensure their structured data is correct to appear in these summaries.### Impact on TrafficBusinesses without AI-ready content will see drops in organic visits but can gain brand mentions if their data is accurate.### Action Steps- Publish AI-sitemaps and FAQ schemas.- Keep services and reviews current.- Track referrals from Gemini and ChatGPT.Don’t let competitors take the lead — see how AI Visibility can work for you.