A highlighted search result that appears above organic results. Provides a direct answer to user queries.
A featured snippet is a highlighted result that answers a query directly in the search results (often as a paragraph, list, table, or definition). Winning a snippet can increase visibility and brand recall - but it may also reduce clicks for some informational queries because the answer is shown immediately.
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AI Overviews
Google's AI‑generated answer modules that summarise information from multiple sources directly in the search results, often with links to cited pages.
Featured Review Snippet
A search result enhancement showing ratings and review summaries from structured data or trusted platforms.
Hotel Knowledge Panel
A rich result in Google Search showing key hotel info, reviews, photos, and rates aggregated from various sources.
Rich Snippet
Enhanced search result containing extra information like ratings, FAQs, or event dates derived from schema markup.
SERP Features
Enhanced elements in search results beyond the traditional blue links, such as featured snippets, local packs, AI Overviews, sitelinks and review stars.
Zero-Click Search
Search results that answer a query directly on the SERP without requiring a click to a website.
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