{"id":606,"date":"2018-10-20T06:28:56","date_gmt":"2018-10-20T06:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/?p=606"},"modified":"2019-05-16T10:08:41","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T10:08:41","slug":"how-to-get-in-featured-snippets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/seo\/how-to-get-in-featured-snippets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get in Featured Snippets| Steps to Optimize for Featured Snippets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learn How to Get in Featured Snippets in this article.Learn what are featured snippets &amp; its advantages, 5 Steps to Optimize Content for Featured Snippets &amp; How to Compete with Current Featured Snippets Holders.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Get in Featured Snippets on Google<\/h2>\n<p>Want to rank above the search results with more prominence? Featured Snippet is the answer you are looking for. It is a SEO persons dream to rank in featured snippets. It gives more visibility, more clicks &amp; higher conversion too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-609 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Get-in-Featured-Snippets.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get in Featured Snippets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Get-in-Featured-Snippets.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Get-in-Featured-Snippets-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Get-in-Featured-Snippets-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Get-in-Featured-Snippets-600x334.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at one of our blogs ranked in featured snippet &amp; I was asked by many on \u201cHow to get in Featured Snippets on Google\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-608\" src=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/numero-uno-feature-snippet-example-1024x441.jpg\" alt=\"featured-snippet-example\" width=\"640\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/numero-uno-feature-snippet-example-1024x441.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/numero-uno-feature-snippet-example-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/numero-uno-feature-snippet-example-768x331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/numero-uno-feature-snippet-example-600x259.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/numero-uno-feature-snippet-example.jpg 1123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We shall look at some tips on how to rank on featured snippets but before that let\u2019s learn what featured snippets are.<\/p>\n<h2>What are featured snippets?<\/h2>\n<p>Google algorithms search features and Search Engine Rank Page (in short SERPs) are always changing and quickly.<\/p>\n<p>One such accelerated change in Google search is featured snippets.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2015, there has been clear stress from Google to deliver featured snippet results for more queries.<\/p>\n<p>This enhanced visibility also comes with another benefit: higher organic click-through rates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Featured snippets are also known as answer boxes.<\/li>\n<li>Featured snippets are often referred to as Position 0, because snippets appear above the first organic search result.<\/li>\n<li>Voice search and featured snippets are closely linked; invariably, voice searches fetch answers from featured snippet boxes.<\/li>\n<li>Posts already featuring on Page 1 of Google SERPs are the likeliest to get a place in an answer box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Advantages of Featured Snippets<\/h2>\n<p>Great advantages of acquiring a Featured Snippet :<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-610\" src=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/advantages-of-featured-snippet.jpg\" alt=\"advantages-of-featured-snippet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/advantages-of-featured-snippet.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/advantages-of-featured-snippet-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/advantages-of-featured-snippet-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/advantages-of-featured-snippet-600x334.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The advantages of a featured snippet are obvious:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>More clicks due more prominence you get in<\/li>\n<li>More visibility and<\/li>\n<li>Higher conversion rate. It\u2019s an SEO\u2019s dream!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What are the terms likely to appear in Featured Snippets?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-611\" src=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tips-to-get-featured-snippet.jpg\" alt=\"featured-snippet-tips\" width=\"1000\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tips-to-get-featured-snippet.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tips-to-get-featured-snippet-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tips-to-get-featured-snippet-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tips-to-get-featured-snippet-600x334.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Usually, that means that those search terms will include one of the following phrases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to<\/li>\n<li>What is<\/li>\n<li>How do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>How does<\/li>\n<li>Why do<\/li>\n<li>Why does<\/li>\n<li>What did<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just starting points. If you can think of a way to phrase a search term, then you can add it to your list.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Find Featured Snippet Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>Featured Snippets are also called as \u201cAnswer Boxes\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly decide the topic of the article you writing.<\/li>\n<li>Find a search term around the topic where there is no one appearing for featured snippet.<\/li>\n<li>Even if someone is appearing for search query, find gaps in the article &amp; try to better it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Steps to Optimize for Featured Snippets<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Answer a question<\/li>\n<li>Use Point Format<\/li>\n<li>Keep Question Answer Format<\/li>\n<li>Use Infographics, charts &amp; tables<\/li>\n<li>Metatag &amp; Header tags formatting<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-612\" src=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Steps-to-acquire-Featured-Snippets.jpg\" alt=\"Steps-to-acquire-Featured-Snippets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Steps-to-acquire-Featured-Snippets.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Steps-to-acquire-Featured-Snippets-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Steps-to-acquire-Featured-Snippets-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Steps-to-acquire-Featured-Snippets-600x334.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at each of them in detail.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Answer a question<\/h3>\n<p>Featured Snippets are also known as Answer boxes as Google wanted to give better &amp; more detailed answers to search queries.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Use Point Format<\/h3>\n<p>This helps users to understand better &amp; hence Google too would consider it.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Keep Question Answer Format<\/h3>\n<p>As featured snippets is all about questions &amp; answers stick to this format. Try to answer related questions as well to increase your chances.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Use Infographics, charts &amp; tables<\/h3>\n<p>These are easy for users. You can drive a point better with images, charts &amp; tables.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Metatag &amp; Header tags formatting<\/h3>\n<p>This is again very important, like in any other article to get higher ranking in Google search.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These steps are guiding ones &amp; not a sure shot method. If you follow the steps in all your articles, few of the articles will surely appear even on featured snippets.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Compete With Current Featured Snippets Holders<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some great tips to compete with your current featured snippet holders :<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-613\" src=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Compete-With-Current-Featured-Snippets.jpg\" alt=\"How-to-Compete-With-Current-Featured-Snippets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Compete-With-Current-Featured-Snippets.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Compete-With-Current-Featured-Snippets-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Compete-With-Current-Featured-Snippets-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Compete-With-Current-Featured-Snippets-600x334.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify the question you want to answer<\/strong> \u2013 Identify the question your article is going to answer. Give all possible information in a simple language. Consider a novice will be reading it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analyze the link appearing in the featured snippet<\/strong> \u2013 Find the gaps in the article in featured snippet. May be you can improve upon the language, design, points, images etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fill the gaps &amp; answer better<\/strong> \u2013 Featured snippet is all about how you better answer a query. Fill the gaps analyzed above to better answer the question. Consider a novice will be reading it &amp; write in a very simple language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hope you have liked the article and have got fair idea on \u201cHow to get in Featured Snippets on Google\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you also know the \u201cSteps to Optimize for Featured Snippets\u201d &amp; also \u201cHow to Compete with Current Featured Snippets\u201d, you will write more articles &amp; rank on featured snippets too.<\/p>\n<p>Do share the screenshots with us once you to rank on Featured Snippets. It will encourage us that our efforts are adding value to our readers.<\/p>\n<p>Do share your comments &amp; views to help us better our content.<\/p>\n<p>Also do share the article with your friends &amp; your social media network.<\/p>\n<p>We at Numero Uno always strive to and for our customers to Build Digital Assets &amp; also increase their values.<\/p>\n<p>Also we analyze their competitors, target audience &amp; geography to have a customize strategy for building Digital Assets.<\/p>\n<p>Do reach us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@numero-uno-inc.com\">info@numero-uno-inc.com<\/a> or at 9892378825.<\/p>\n<p>Kindly read our other blog articles on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/seo\/\">SEO<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/adwords\/\">Adwords<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.numero-uno-inc.com\/blog\/social-media-marketing\">Social Media<\/a>\u00a0etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn How to Get in Featured Snippets in this article.Learn what are featured snippets &amp; its advantages, 5 Steps to Optimize Content for Featured Snippets &amp; How to Compete with Current Featured Snippets Holders. 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