{"id":22373,"date":"2019-10-10T13:22:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T13:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ost.agency\/?p=22373"},"modified":"2023-06-12T01:59:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T06:59:02","slug":"business-ready-voice-search-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ost.agency\/blog\/business-ready-voice-search-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Business Ready For Voice Search Marketing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You may not be right now because there are a number of things to cover before you are truly ready. There are some tips below that we have assembled to use when checking if your company ready for Voice Search Optimization<\/strong><\/a> (VSO) or not.<\/p>\n

1. Website speed<\/h2>\n

Voice search makes searching of any information or data faster (convenient.) The same is true with website speed. No one likes to count from one to ten when a site is loading. If a website loads slowly, visitors will close the window and switch to something else.<\/p>\n

Google\u2019s (and other search engines\u2019) algorithms tilt towards websites that load faster, and as a result, ensure maximum user satisfaction. This is one of the most important factors to reduce bounce rates (which is quite a benefit for the consumer.)<\/p>\n

Now the question begins, How I can check my website\u2019s speed? Does Google provide a tool for website speed checks?<\/p>\n

To check website speed go to\u00a0PageSpeed Insights<\/strong><\/a> powered by Google<\/p>\n

The Google Page Speed Insights tool analyzes your site’s front-end performance and offers optimization suggestions. The site provides your website score between 0 and 100 points. The Google Page Speed tool can give you some great insights into the performance of your website.<\/p>\n

Another tool is GTMetrix<\/strong><\/a>. GtMetrix is a free tool which analyze your website speed and gives you detailed reports and suggestions.<\/p>\n

2. Smart Device-Friendly<\/h2>\n

Google requires that sites should be smart device-friendly if they want to rise to the top of search engine results. This means that the site works on any browser from your desktop computer to a mobile device. Voice search applications can quickly find information that will be read back to the user. When the site does not respond, a voice search program cannot pull any information from the site. Responsive web design can be applied to literally any website regardless of its scope.<\/p>\n

3. Local Language, Local Search Base Optimization and Marketing<\/h2>\n

Get on Maps and local listings. Your business\u2019 local presence gives you strength. Make sure your business is listed on all the major business listings like:<\/p>\n