What is Zero-click search?

A zero-click search is a search that ends with the answer on the results page, without clicking any link.

Zero-click Search · Marketing Glossary · Updated

As more features show answers right on the results page, such as AI summaries, featured snippets and map listings, zero-click searches are increasing. Even with fewer clicks, a brand name left inside the answer can lead to recall and later searches.

So it is better to look at mentions and citations in answers and searches for the brand name, not just clicks.

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