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Google’s AI Overviews Are Reshaping SEO: What Small Businesses Must Do in 2026

Artificial Intelligence, Search Optimization

Search is changing faster than ever. With Google rolling out AI Overviews across more queries, small businesses are feeling the impact: fewer clicks, more zero‑click answers, and a growing need to optimize content for AI extraction, not just traditional SEO. If your website isn’t prepared for this shift, you risk losing visibility — even if…

AI LLMS Diagram showcasing large language models like Perplexity, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Bard, highlighting their use in generative search optimization (GSO) for small businesses and nonprofits.

What Is Generative Search Optimization (GSO) and Why It Matters for Small Businesses

Search Optimization, Web Design & Development Insights

Search engines aren’t just about keywords anymore. With AI-driven platforms like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Perplexity reshaping discovery, small businesses need a new strategy: Generative Search Optimization (GSO).  GSO is a newer approach to “SEO” that’s specifically tailored for how AI-powered search and generative-AI systems work. Here’s a breakdown of what GSO is, why it matters,…