The glossary

Featured Snippet

A search feature that highlights an extracted answer from a web page.

A search feature that highlights an extracted answer from a web page.

A practical example

A clear definition or a useful sequence of steps may be selected as an answer to a specific query.

What to watch for

Publish accurate answers for readers. There is no special featured-snippet markup that guarantees selection, and appearance can change.

Explore Search Engine Results Page (SERP) and Search Intent. Try our search result preview for a practical next step. See how this fits into SEO services.

Further reading

Google’s SEO starter guide.