Voice Search
Also known as: voice-enabled, search by voiceA type of voice-activated technology that allows users to speak into a device (usually a smartphone) to ask questions or conduct an online search.
Examples of virtual assistants that help with voice search are Siri, Cortana, and Amazon Echo.
Because of the nature of queries done on voice search, it uses a dialog system that allows virtual assistants to interact and get clarification for searches users make.
FAQ
How do I optimize content for voice search?
To optimize for voice search, there are a few things to look into.
1. Have an understanding of your customer and the behaviors they have on devices.
2. Make conversational keywords the focus.
3. Understanding the personas you cater to and creating content that will answer their questions and needs.
4. Focusing on schema mark up.
5. Having answers in place for FAQ’s is important.
6. Prioritize for mobile and local search.
What is the most popular voice seach assistant?
To date, Siri is the most popular voice search assistant in the world. followed by Microsoft’s Cortana.