Short definition
A highlighted answer shown at the top of some search results.
Beginner In plain English
Sometimes Google shows a short answer in a box above the normal results, taken from one website. That box is a featured snippet.
Professional How pros use it
Snippets usually come from pages already ranking on page one. Clear question-style headings followed by a concise 40–60 word answer, list or table improve eligibility. Snippets can raise or lower clicks depending on whether the answer fully satisfies the query.
Examples
- "How long to boil an egg" showing a short answer box.
- A numbered list snippet for "how to clean a cast iron pan".
More detail
A highlighted answer shown at the top of some search results, pulled from a page that answers the query clearly.
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