In Brief
A highlighted search result box appearing above organic results, directly answering a user's query.
Featured snippets are selected search results displayed in a special box at the top of Google's search results (position zero). They aim to answer the user's question directly. Types include paragraph snippets (40-60 words), list snippets, table snippets, and video snippets. Optimizing for featured snippets involves clear question-answer formatting, concise definitions, and proper heading structure.