AEO Dictionary

Conversational Search

Conversational Search allows users to interact with search engines using natural language, multi-turn dialogue, and the context from previous queries. Powered increasingly by AI, this approach represents a fundamental shift from keyword-based information retrieval to conversational information discovery.

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What is a multi-turn query?

A search where the user asks a follow-up question (e.g., "How much is it?") and the AI understands they are referring to the product mentioned in the previous query.

How do I optimize for conversational search?

Use natural language, answer specific questions directly, and structure content to flow like a conversation or FAQ.

Is this the same as Voice Search?

Is this the same as Voice Search?