AEO — Answer Engine Optimization
Voice Search
Searching by speaking to a device rather than typing.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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AEO — Answer Engine OptimizationVoice search is the practice of searching by speaking to a device — such as a phone, smart speaker, or car assistant — rather than typing. Voice queries tend to be longer, more conversational, and question-based. Voice search optimization overlaps with AEO since voice assistants typically read a single answer aloud.
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