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    Voice Search

    Short definition

    Voice search is any query made via a voice assistant (Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, ChatGPT Voice) rather than typed into a search box.

    In depth

    Voice queries are longer, more conversational, and more often local than text queries. They typically pull a single answer, so winning voice search means winning the featured snippet, the AI Overview, or the assistant's direct read. Optimizations: question-and-answer copy, FAQPage schema, speakable schema markup, fast page speed, and concise answers under 30 words. Local voice queries lean heavily on GBP data.

    Example

    A dentist's FAQ 'How much is a teeth cleaning in [city]?' is read aloud by Google Assistant when locals ask the question voicewise.

    Related terms

    Featured SnippetAnswer Engine Optimization (AEO)Speakable SchemaLocal SEOGEO (Generative Engine Optimization)

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