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Confirm explicit Google AI Mode inclusion setting in Search Console.

Google AI Mode optimization · Google AI Overviews optimization

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    Why this matters

    Google requires affirmative opt-in for a site to appear as a source in AI Mode and AI Overviews, making it a business decision beyond SEO.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    Hypothetical standard operating procedure

    Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.

    1. Log into Search Console and navigate to generative AI settings.
    2. Identify the property and verified owner who reviewed the inclusion setting.
    3. Record the inclusion decision, approving party, and date.
    4. Flag any page categories needing separate legal or editorial review for AI inclusion.
    5. Do not change inclusion without stakeholder agreement.

    Watch for

    Changing this setting without governance can reduce traffic from Google generative AI features.

    Definition of done

    Search Console shows the site opt-in status with documented approver and review date.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Google AI Mode SEO Site Owner Checklist ↗
    2. Google generative AI search optimization guide ↗
    3. Personal Intelligence: How AI Mode in Search personalizes responses for you - Google Search Help ↗

    Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.