What are AI Overviews?

AI Overviews are the AI-generated summaries Google shows at the top of many search results. They answer the question directly and often name businesses or link sources, which means the answer can appear before a homeowner ever clicks a result.

Is classic SEO dead for contractors?

No. Strong, clear, well-structured content still helps you rank in traditional search, and the same content is what answer engines read. The work overlaps, so you are not choosing one or the other.

GEO, or generative engine optimization, is the practice of structuring your content so AI systems can find, read, and recommend your business. It is the answer-engine companion to traditional SEO.

The New SEO: AI Overviews for Contractors

Search is shifting to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Here is what the new SEO means for DMV contractors and how to stay in the answer.