AI Search in August 2026: Query Fan-Out, Reporting & Spam Update

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Google’s latest AI-search guidance, query fan-out, Search Console reporting and the August spam update explained, with a practical SEO action plan for 2026.

Think SEO is a Manchester-based agency founded in 2000 and led by Dan Pattemore. The relevant next step depends on the website, market and customer journey, so recommendations are scoped to the evidence rather than promised as a fixed ranking or AI-search outcome.