Google AI Overviews are taking up even more space

Google AI Overviews (AIOs) are back in the spotlight – this time with a few complaints.

According to a recent report, AIOs are taking up a bit too much space now – and increasing each month.

But why the concern? Well, this is bad news for websites trying to increase organic traffic, as the overviews continue to push those links further and further down.

A look at the hard numbers: At last check, AIOs took up 800 pixels of space – but only 600 pixels would be considered “above the fold.” This mean AIOs are already taking up the most prime real estate on that first search results page.

As for how to move forward: Those watching out for SEO will need to adapt to the complexity to guarantee their sites are seen. Website content and structure will matter more than ever.