Example of how a small business website can appear in Google’s AI Overview results

How Do I Get My Website to Show Up in Google’s New AI Overviews?

houseDennis Korol, Founder of Outdooit Aug 26, 2025

If you have searched Google lately, you have probably seen something new — a box at the top of results where AI gives you the answer before you even click a website. These are called AI Overviews, and they are changing how people find businesses online.

For small businesses, this can feel scary. If Google shows the answer right away, will anyone even visit your website? The good news is yes, but only if your site is set up the right way.

How to Get Picked for AI Overviews

Four factors that influence Google AI Overview selection.

  • Fast loading pages — Google will not pick a slow site.
  • Clear answers — Your site should explain your services in simple language.
  • Authority signals — Show expertise, customer reviews, and trust badges.
  • Structured data — Code behind the scenes that helps Google “read” your site.

Why It Matters

Comparison of a site not shown in AI Overview versus one featured.

If your competitors show up in AI Overviews and you do not, they get the leads. It is that simple.

At Outdooit, we build hand-coded websites that are fast, clear, and optimized so Google sees them as the right answer.

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