Observed arrival · 2026-09-03
SERPInsight: A Citation Ledger for Google AI Overviews
An independent research publication tracking which domains Google AI Overviews cite, how those citations change, and when cited sources do not rank in the organic top ten.
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The project separates two evidence streams: scheduled tracking of fixed queries and a vendor-sourced AI Visibility Index. Its process archives raw search responses before parsing, then compares wording, cited domains, and overview presence between checks. The visible sample currently covers one query and four checks, including five cited domains and six citations that lacked an organic top-ten position. A publication gate is intended to prevent pages from appearing before enough checks, search demand, and moderation.
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