# Feature Upvote corrects Google AI Overview answer on its public REST API

Digest AI · Marketing & Small Business · published 2026-10-21T15:43:00Z

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## Summary

In July 2026 Steve McLeod, founder of the B2B SaaS platform Feature Upvote, discovered that Google’s AI Overview incorrectly reported that his service lacked a public REST API. The error stemmed from outdated blog posts that Google still cited. After announcing the new API on July 24 and updating the site, Steve submitted the fresh pages for indexing, which caused the AI Overview to change its answer to “Yes” within an hour.

The blog outlines a repeatable process for other businesses: identify critical brand facts, locate the AI platforms your audience uses, record current AI answers and their sources, fix inaccurate content, request re‑indexing, and then re‑test. It also warns that AI answers can revert, so ongoing monitoring with tools like Semrush’s Position Tracking is recommended.

## Key points

- Google AI Overview said Feature Upvote lacked a REST API until updated pages were indexed on July 28, 2026
- Steve fixed the error by correcting site content and manually submitting pages for Google indexing
- Semrush’s Position Tracking can monitor AI answers, show source citations, and flag misinformation

## Why it matters

Accurate AI-generated answers drive traffic and sales for SaaS firms; a quick fix can prevent lost leads and protect brand reputation.

## Sources

1. [How Feature Upvote fixed Google’s wrong AI Overview answer](https://semrush.com/blog/how-feature-upvote-fixed-its-google-ai-overview-answer) (Semrush Blog, 2026-10-21)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Feature Upvote corrects Google AI Overview answer on its public REST API", 21 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/feature-upvote-corrects-google-ai-overview-answer-on-its-public-rest-a

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