What is a featured snippet?
Featured snippets are highlighted excerpts of text that appear at the top of a Google search results page in what is known as 'Position 0'. They provide users with a quick answer to their search query. Featured snippets are more likely to appear when users enter informational search queries.
How do I get a featured snippet?
To land featured snippets, aim to answer questions quickly, use headers, and stay within 50 to 60 characters. Answering questions in the “people also asked” section of Google for your keyword can also help.
What are snippets in SEO?
The snippet is a single search result in a set of search results and generally consists of a title, a URL and a description of the page. The content of a snippet matches parts of the search query and you'll see your keyword highlighted in the snippet description.