Google’s test of AI-powered Audio Overviews in Search marks yet another step toward voice-first experiences. For SEO professionals, that means optimizing not only for text snippets but for spoken content as well.
Why this matters
• Voice-over summaries can reduce website clicks, shifting attention away from content creators.
• Audio-first content challenges monetization models-no ads, no pageviews.
• SEO is no longer just about ranking-it’s about being heard, literally.
Say hello to Speakable Schema
🛠️ One smart move now: Use Speakable structured data to tell Google which portions of your content should be read aloud.
Why use it?
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Targets Google Assistant and smart speakers.
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Highlights concise, clear sections-about 20–30 seconds of spoken text.
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Increases visibility in voice results, especially as Audio Overviews gain prominence webfx.com+8developers.google.com+8sagapixel.com+8levyonline.com.
How to implement Speakable Schema using JSON‑LD
<script type="application/ld+json">{
"@context": "https://schema.org/",
"@type": "WebPage",
"name": "Your Page Title",
"speakable": {
"@type": "SpeakableSpecification",
"cssSelector": [".intro", ".summary"]
},
"url": "https://example.com/your‑page"
}
</script>
🔹 Choose CSS selectors or XPath to mark up key headings or summaries.
🔹 Keep each section short, natural-sounding, helpful if heard out of context
🔹 Test using Google’s Rich Results Test or Schema Markup Validator
For those who prefer an easier solution uae a Speakable Markup Generator
Bottom Line for SEOs and Website Owners
We're entering a multimodal search era - text, audio, voice AI.
Marking your content as Speakable is a small change that boosts accessibility, discoverability, and longevity.
Want help rolling this out across your site? I’ve got a step-by-step blueprint - DM me or let's connect!
