There is a lot of noise about "hacking" or "optimizing for AI." Let’s clear the air: Google is very explicit that AI Overviews and the new "AI Mode" in Search do not require a separate, secret set of markup or "AI-only" content.
Posts are best viewed as part of a broader content and entity footprint. You don't "optimize for Gemini" by using certain keywords; you optimize by creating a cohesive ecosystem where your location pages, profile details, and post updates all reinforce the same message.
- No separate AI Overview markup is required. Google’s models are smart enough to read your posts and understand the context.
- Helpful, reliable, text-supported content still matters. The AI is looking for facts and corroboration. If your website says you offer "Express Oil Changes" and your GBP posts consistently mention "Express Oil Change deals this week," you are creating a "semantic cluster" that the AI can confidently recommend to users.
In short: Don't try to "hack" the AI. Instead, use posts to provide the high-quality, reliable data that makes it easy for the AI to choose you as the best local answer.