HOMEPAGE TRAFFIC IS UP 10.7% FROM AI OVERVIEWS AND LLMS

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A study of 50 websites by Siege Media found that AI Overviews and LLMs lower overall site traffic but increase homepage visits by 10.7% on average. Some saw nearly 30% more clicks. This rise comes from stronger brand visibility in bottom-funnel AI search results that boost branded searches even without direct links. Established brands benefit most, while others struggle. Siege recommends optimizing homepages, enhancing retargeting strategies, investing in brand building, and focusing on brand awareness to leverage this shift effectively.