In this episode of the Digitally Overwhelmed Podcast, I’m breaking down the latest SEO and AI search updates from Google, including the May 2026 Core Update, new guidance around generative AI search, and several useful improvements inside Google Search Console.
With AI-generated content becoming increasingly common, Google continues to refine how it evaluates quality, expertise, and authority. I share my perspective on what this latest core update means for business owners and content creators, why simply publishing AI-generated content isn’t enough, and how to use AI strategically while still showcasing your unique expertise and point of view.
I also walk you through practical ways to analyze your website’s performance after a core update using Google Search Console. You’ll learn how to compare data periods, identify pages gaining traction, discover new keyword opportunities, and use Search Console insights to make smarter content decisions.
Beyond the core update, Google recently released new guidance about optimizing content for generative AI search. In this episode, I explain why traditional SEO remains the foundation for showing up in AI-powered search experiences and share actionable tips for creating content that serves both human readers and AI assistants.
Finally, I cover several recent Search Console updates, including new branded vs. non-branded query filters and weekly reporting options that make tracking your SEO performance even easier.
If you’ve been wondering how AI is changing SEO—or how to adapt your content strategy to stay visible in both traditional and AI-powered search—this episode will help you understand what’s happening and what actions you should take next.
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SEO Case study with Arielle Moody of Mama Sol / ep 342: https://digitalbloomiq.com/pod/arielle-moody-mama-sol/
Stillness & Intuition in Business with Tabitha Danlo / ep 353: https://digitalbloomiq.com/pod/tabitha-danloe/
How to use AI consciously for SEO / ep 356: https://digitalbloomiq.com/ai-for-seo/
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What Google’s May 2026 Core Update means for website owners and content creators
- Why unique expertise and original insights matter when using AI-generated content
- How to use Google Search Console to analyze the impact of a core update
- A simple way to identify pages and keywords gaining visibility in search
- Google’s latest recommendations for optimizing content for generative AI search
- Why traditional SEO remains the foundation for showing up in AI search results
- How content structure can help both users and AI assistants find answers faster
- New Google Search Console features, including branded vs. non-branded query reporting
- Why answering real customer questions is still one of the most effective SEO strategies
- Practical next steps to improve your visibility in both Google Search and AI-powered search experiences
If you’re looking to understand how SEO and AI search are evolving—and how to position your content to be found in both Google and AI-powered search experiences—this episode will give you practical insights and next steps.
To learn more about showing up in AI search results and building a content strategy that works across both traditional and AI-driven platforms, check out the Found in AI Course.
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