The new era of SEO: Traditional search and AI search engine optimisation (SEO) will be compared in 2026.

The world of digital marketing is no longer the same.

Those of us who used to focus solely on ranking websites on the first page of Google until 2025 have had to completely change our strategy in 2026.

In today’s era, people are not only looking for links in Google’s search box, but they are also directly questioning AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity or Gemini.

Wix Studio has come up with a revolutionary AI analytics feature to track this changing search behaviour.

Today we will show from our live dashboard screenshot This wix deshbord screenshot how to make a site ready for AI search.

1. Screenshot Highlight: AI queries and organic sales explosion!

If you look at the screenshot of “This wix deshbord screenshot ” shared by us, you will be surprised to see the current 2026 live dashboard data:

• User queries on AI: In just 30 days, AI bots scanned or crawled our site 10,973 times (+ 39%) to answer customer queries!
• On an average, 281 queries are being handled directly from the AI engine every day.
• The total number of sessions on the site is 2,550.
• Google (Organic) Sales: The Biggest Magic Happened Here – Sales from Google Organic Search Increased by 186%!

2. Why are AI updates so much higher this year (2026) than last year (2025)?

In 2025, AI Search or AI Overview were at an early stage. But in 2026, it has become the mainstream search engine.

Until last year, people were searching for “Best Laptop Repair Shop” on Google, and in 2026, users are asking ChatGPT or Perplexity, “I’m in Singapore; my MacBook screen is broken. Which is the most reliable and low-cost shop?”

The AI then scrapes the internet to identify the sites whose authority and data are the most structured, recommending their names to the user as a reference or citation.

Since the general public is now relying on AI answers, the crawling and queries of AI bots in 2026 have increased manifold compared to last year.

3. What are the core AI updates for 2026?

The AI search algorithm of 2026 is mainly based on 3 things:

• Entity & Semantic Search: AI no longer only searches for keywords but also understands the entity of your business and the meaning of the whole sentence.
• Citations & Sources: AI platforms are preferring to show the verified website as a source rather than creating any answer. We received 10,973 queries because we made the site’s information AI-friendly.
• EEAT and Real Reviews: AI is creating positive sentiment for your brand by reading real customer feedback from Trustpilot, Google, or social media.

Our Action Plan

As we head into 2026, the driving force behind this incredible success has been the Advanced GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) strategy of me and my BDS team.

Under the direction of BDS BULBUL AHMED, we optimised the site’s FAQ schema, structured data, and content in such a way that the chatbots chose our client’s site as the best answer.

Are you interested in making your website AI-enabled by 2026? Visit bdsbulbulahmed.com today.