On 29 September, Solis said she had gained access to Google’s new Search Console Generative AI performance report. She found it underwhelming beside Bing’s report and Clarity AI Search dashboards because Google’s version is basic and omits many KPIs needed for decision-making. Solis directed readers to tips from Harry Clarkson-Bennett for making the report more useful. Semrush Blog reported that Google had published a guide to optimizing for generative AI search. The story currently sits in the CONFIRMED quadrant. The available evidence remains limited to one tracked signal.
Taking this as factual, impact is 0%. SEO teams gain a basic Google report. Its missing KPIs limit its immediate value for decisions and leave practitioners relying on workarounds such as Clarkson-Bennett’s tips.
Watch for Google to add more performance metrics or clarify how practitioners should use the report. Further hands-on comparisons with Bing and Clarity AI Search dashboards could change the assessment.
I finally got access to the new Search Console Generative AI performance report… and: it's easy to feel underwhelmed, especially when compared to the one of Bing or Clarity AI
<p>Google‘s first consolidated AI optimization guide gives guidance on ways to optimize for Google’s generative AI features.</p>
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