Implicit Blue Links
Implicit Blue Links
Description
How blue links still power search results in the backend but are increasingly invisible to users in AI-generated answers or overlays.
The Implicit Blue Links definition
This concept describes how blue links still power search results in the backend but are increasingly invisible to users in AI-generated answers. These hidden links influence AI outputs even if they are never clicked.
How Jason Barnard uses Implicit Blue Links definition
We ensure that our clients are cited and referenced in the background of generative SERPs and AI summaries, even when there's no visible link. The goal is to be included in the dataset that drives the AI's response.
Why Implicit Blue Links matters to digital marketers
Visibility isn't just what's on screen; it's what powers the AI's conclusions. If you are not behind the response, even without a visible link, you are out of the game. Optimizing for implicit inclusion is the next SEO battleground.
Posts tagged with Implicit Blue Links
Entity and search/AI glossary: Jason Barnard’s foundational lexicon for the new digital (AI) era
I’m Jason Barnard. I started working on Brand SERPs and the Knowledge Graph in 2012 - before most marketers had even heard the word “entity.” Before AI, before ChatGPT, before...
A 13-Point Roadmap for Thriving in the Age of AI Search
Article by Jason Barnard, published by Search Engine Land Actionable insights for optimizing your digital presence across search engines, AI platforms and emerging technological ecosystems. The AI revolution is transforming the search landscape...
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