8 Steps To Rank in Google AI Overviews
1. Find Long Tail Informational Queries
Target Complex, multi-part questions that trigger AI Overviews
2. Structure Your Content For Extraction
Make every paragraph self-contained and scannable
3. Add Schema Markup
Implement FAQ, Article, Product and Review structured data
4. Create Unique, Expert-Driven, Content
Include original research, expert quotes and first-hand experience
5. Ensure Your Site is Crawlable
Check robots.txt, fix broken links and don't block AI bots
6. Refresh Your Outdated Content
Update stats, add new subtopics, and show recent modifications
7. Build Authority with Backlinks & Mentions
Get cited by trusted sources in your industry
8. Track Your AI Overview Rankings
Use the AI Visibility Toolkit to monitor performance across AI Overviews
