Google released a beta version of its new Multisearch feature in April 2022 and its first significant expansion in May 2022. Essentially, Multisearch allows users to make a text search on top of an image search. 

Users can take a photo or upload an image or screenshot from their device’s photo gallery, and a search result will be found underneath. Then, all they have to do is swipe up, and they will see a button that says “+Add to your search” alongside a thumbnail version of the photo. Individuals can then enter the exact quality or characteristic that they wish to view.

With this recent development, e-commerce merchants should consider how they conduct their Search Engine Optimization or SEO strategies. But businesses might also find it helpful to start optimizing their images for search to stay ahead of the competition. 

However, retailers should also ensure that they speed up WordPress websites and that local listings are optimized. That way,  Google Multisearch crawlers can locate precisely what they are searching for and offer individuals the information they need to click on their website links. 

Working with a WordPress website speed optimization service can help in optimization by running the proper diagnostics and conducting a code clean-up. By focusing on user experiences and adapting to new Google algorithms, such as the integration of MUM (Multitask Unified Model) into multisearch, merchants can guarantee that they stay on top of SEO rankings.

Since SEO is an ever-changing industry, the once effective strategies may not be as effective in a couple of years. Every goal of an SEO agency should be to keep updated with the new methods of searching that influence how websites and content are created and presented.

To learn more about Google Multisearch and its impact on the world of SEO, see this infographic from Digital Marketing Philippines.  

Google’s New Multisearch Feature Infographic