06/02/2026
How Google AI Overviews Are Hurting Local Business Traffic and 5 Proven Ways to Fight Back
Key Takeaways Google AI Overviews have reduced click-through rates by 34.5% to 46% when they appear in search results (Forbes, 2024) Only 7% of local queries currently trigger AI Overviews, making local businesses safer than content sites (BrightEdge, 2024) Businesses cited as sources in AI Overview...