Here at Verve, we like to keep up with any new trends in the ever-expanding landscape of search. Over the last few months, there has been an increasing trend of Voice Search on mobile and in the home, which has brought fresh challenges in the way we optimize our search results.<\/p>\n
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So we thought we would share some of our thoughts on the increasing use of voice query searches and the challenges this new way to search is bringing. About 3 years ago, voice queries were nothing more than a fun feature on your mobile phone. Now, that very same feature is about to re-invent the world of SEO as we know it.<\/p>\n
With the increasing use of Virtual assistants in the home, voice search is increasingly becoming commonplace and used on a daily basis. These vocally-driven virtual assistants have made search even easier and more intuitive. Below are some of the most used devices that predominantly use voice search:<\/p>\n
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Whereas we have all used voice search at some point on a mobile device, this type of search is becoming more and more natural. So with the introduction of virtual assistants in the home, analysts predict voice search will become more commonplace and over time follow the same path as mobile search. In 2017 Google and Amazon were the two most dominant virtual assistants for the home, but with the introduction of Apple\u2019s homepod into the Apple ecosystem these types of device will become as natural to use as a smart phone is today.<\/p>\n
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According to Google search stats in 2015 mobile search surpassed desktop search, and interestingly, according to Google\u2019s official blog, by 2020 they have predicted more than half of all of these queries will be performed by voice. The search landscape has always been a challenging one as we are always trying to understand the users habits, but now we have to increasingly think of the kind of device being used and how the users are searching. The days of thinking a user will only be sitting in front of a desktop using their keyboards are fast disappearing.<\/p>\n
Google’s recent mobile case study has given us some interesting insights into who is more likely to use voice search, when it is being most used and why. With 55% of teens preferring to use voice searches compared with adults at 41%, is this because teens are more comfortable searching on a mobile device and voice assistants? or do they prefer this new trendy way to search the web? This study also shows the differences when adults and teens are searching, as most teens use voice search while watching Tv or out with friends, but in the case of adult search, it is increasingly being used more within the home for multitasking to make them more efficient.<\/p>\n
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There are three important characteristics of voice search that are worth mentioning. The overarching principle is that marketing tactics will need to become more natural and intuitive. The three common traits of a voice search:<\/p>\n
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Play around with long tail and short tail keywords, open a Google My Businesses account, It\u2019s free and can get you substantial exposure if you\u2019re optimized enough to show up in Google\u2019s local search results. Below are some of the things you should consider when optimizing your website for voice search:<\/p>\n
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We understand voice search is in its infancy but should not be ignored, because history has taught us that anything that makes every day life easier has always been welcomed. (who would go back to a Nokia 2510) So with so much information at our fingertips whenever we want it on our smart phones and in our homes, we believe voice search will only become increasingly more popular. As I\u2019m sure you can see there are great opportunities to be had if you consider this new way of searching. That\u2019s why here at Verve we have been using this thought process for some time now and have been getting some great results. If you have any concerns about your website search optimisation please contact us at Verve today and talk to one of are SEO experts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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