{"id":10999,"date":"2018-12-20T14:13:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T20:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advicelocal.com\/?p=10999"},"modified":"2018-12-20T14:13:51","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T20:13:51","slug":"voice-search-readiness-local-businesses-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advicelocal.com\/blog\/voice-search-readiness-local-businesses-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Voice Search Readiness \u2013 The What, Why and How for Local Businesses [#Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been a few years coming, but voice search is no longer a thing of the future. With tech powerhouses like Amazon, Google and Apple working hard to make it happen, voice search readiness<\/a> is more important than ever \u2013 especially for local businesses.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that 46 percent of voice search users look for a local business on a daily basis? Yes, on a daily basis<\/em>! That means any local business that is not yet voice search-ready is missing out on potential customers. And I\u2019m not talking about the young crowd only; everyone from Gen Zers to Gen Xers are using voice search on the regular.<\/p>\n

The Convenience of Voice Search<\/h2>\n

Ever since we began interacting with technology, we\u2019ve been constrained by the screen. We\u2019ve always needed a way to tell our computers, tablets or smartphones what we need them to do for us. But with voice search, typing is not necessary anymore, making screens almost\u00a0<\/em>obsolete.<\/p>\n

Anyone can use voice search, from kids who don\u2019t yet know how to read \u2013\u00a0but are perfectly capable of asking Alexa to read them a story or play them a song \u2013\u00a0to the older guys who may still be in denial about needing reading glasses.<\/p>\n

The best thing about voice search is that it\u2019s everywhere. If you take a look around you right now, I can guarantee you\u2019ll find at least\u00a0<\/em>one voice assistant. It could be Siri, the Google Assistant or Bixby on your smartphone, Alexa on an Amazon device, Cortana or Siri on your computer\u2026 and let\u2019s not even talk about smart speakers, which are only getting smarter by the minute.<\/p>\n

Voice search is not only easy to use, it\u2019s also convenient. It was only a matter of time before it started a revolution in the local SEO industry and beyond \u2013 from ecommerce to light switches. Needless to say, voice search readiness has never mattered more for local businesses.<\/p>\n

Voice Search + Local Businesses = Perfect Match<\/h3>\n

Like I said before, people of all ages are comfortable using voice search on a regular basis. In fact, 58 percent of consumers said they have used voice search to find local business information within the last year, with a large percentage of them using voice search every day.<\/p>\n

According to a study by BrightLocal, 76 percent of smart speaker users perform local searches at least weekly<\/a>. Consumers also use voice search to find additional information on local businesses they already know about.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re curious to know if a particular business is voice search-ready, just ask your smartphone! Or better yet, take our voice search readiness test<\/a>. It\u2019s groundbreaking, easy to use and extremely helpful for any local business.<\/p>\n

Voice Search Readiness for Local Businesses<\/h2>\n

Take a look at our infographic below to see just how local businesses can get voice search-ready. And when you decide you love it (because I know you will),\u00a0<\/em>make sure you scroll to the bottom and grab the embed code to share it on your own blog.<\/p>\n

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Go the Extra Mile<\/h3>\n

When it comes to voice search readiness, local businesses shouldn\u2019t rest on their laurels. There\u2019s simply too much to do! To get started, just download our complimentary guide: Voice Search for Local Businesses, Franchises and Brands: The Guide to Getting Found<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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#VoiceSearch Readiness \u2013 The What, Why and How for Local Businesses by @BernieColeman #Infographic #SEO<\/a><\/div>\n

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Getting local businesses voice search-ready can be a little tricky, especially when you have multiple businesses that need help. Let us help you! Request a demo<\/a> today to learn more about the services we offer to people like you, and how we get local businesses found online.<\/p>\n

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