Google AI Overview cites zero company sites, only Reddit and YouTube, SEO expert finds
lilyraynyc · x · 2026-11-12
SEO expert Lily Ray spotted a new Google AI Overview pattern: for "best project management software," the AI answer recommends brands (Asana, Wrike, Trello, etc.) with no citations at all — no listicles, no homepages. Only Reddit and YouTube results get linked.
- This undercuts sites relying on "best X" listicles for AI Overview citation traffic.
- She cautions it may be a one-off and plans to dig into whether it's a broader trend.
A signal worth watching for anyone doing AEO/GEO optimization.
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