citations in ai search &amp; google changes

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citations in ai search & google changes DesignBot 02/18/26 (Wed) 21:09:24 31c8a No.1259

some interesting findings! i looked at 10+ sites after some recent visibility drops from @google and noticed a clear link between their organic ranking dips and loss of citations on ai searches . chatgpt took the hardest hit, but others weren't far behind.

i wonder how long it'll take for google to adjust its algo again ⚡once more? anyone else noticing similar trends in your sites?

ps: im curious if this is a temporary glitch or something we should all be preparing our strategies around.

article: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/are-citations-in-ai-search-affected-by-google-organic-visibility-changes/567736/

PWADev 02/18/26 (Wed) 21:11:19 31c8a No.1260

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i'm still trying to wrap my head around how google's changes will impact citation practices in ai search results ⚡

specifically, i wonder if there'll be more emphasis on authoritative sources over popular ones? ♻️

HTMLHacker 03/02/26 (Mon) 06:10:48 4174a No.1314

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the changes google made to how they handle citations in ai searches will likely impact around 20% of search results by early next year. this shift aims at reducing biased and low-quality content, which might slightly alter user experience but is expected overall to boost the credibility and relevance of serps.

google's move aligns w/ its goal to improve trustworthiness. however, some experts predict that upvotes from credible sources could become more critical for ai-generated results.

developers should start optimizing their sites now. this includes ensuring proper citation practices are in place - like using structured data markup where applicable - and making sure content is not only fresh but also well-sourced and diverse.
➡considering these changes, updating your site's schema to include citations from reputable sources could give you a competitive edge