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Voice Search: The Future Is Here
Voice search is already everywhere.
Learn why your business can’t ignore it anymore.
A New World For Search
An increasing number of consumers are using voice search for local business information.There are currently 117.7 million voice assistant users in the U.S. and it is projected that 55% of all households in the country will own a smart speaker by 2022. Voice search is not only a trend anymore – it is a reality.
What Local Customers Want from Voice Search
Convenience
Instead of typing in a search, a lot of users prefer to speak aloud to a device for convenience.
Faster Results
Voice search is 3X faster than typing, one of the main reasons why customers are adopting this trend.
Accurate Information
The technology has improved over time leading to more accurate results in several voice search platforms.
How People Are Using Voice Search
65%
Asking for directions
47%
Searching for a business
44%
Researching a product/service
65%
Asking for directions
47%
Searching for a business
44%
Researching a product/service
Which Voice Search Assistants People Are Using
36%
Apple’s Siri
36%
Google Assistant
25%
Amazon Alexa
19%
Microsoft Cortana
1%
Other
36%
Apple’s Siri
36%
Google Assistant
Assistant
25%
Amazon Alexa
19%
Microsoft Cortana
Microsoft
Cortana
1%
Other
Source: Microsoft 2019 Voice Report
Why map listings matter to your business
More than ever customers are using maps and navigation apps to find information about local businesses. It is expected that 67.6% of smartphone users will use navigation maps by 2021.
No matter what they are looking for – it may be a restaurant, a barber shop or a gas station – customers can find their next destination through a simple search on Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Here, Bing, or CarPlay. Users can check businesses’ information such as reviews, store hours, restaurant menus, and booking options.


Why map listings matter to your business
More than ever customers are using maps and navigation apps to find information about local businesses. It is expected that 67.6% of smartphone users will use navigation maps by 2021.
No matter what they are looking for – it may be a restaurant, a barber shop or a gas station – customers can find their next destination through a simple search on Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Here, Bing, or CarPlay. Users can check businesses’ information such as reviews, store hours, restaurant menus, and booking options.
Ok Google, How Can My Business Be Found?
Voice Listings helps businesses become highly visible for local search queries. We have a highly qualified team that collects, distributes, and optimizes your business information across the most popular voice search assistants and map platforms so you can stand out from the competition.