This document discusses the future of search and how ecommerce companies can prepare. It notes that search is becoming more conversational through voice assistants and that people are more likely to search by voice or on different devices. Ecommerce companies need to consider how users research products across categories and phases, from just starting out to being experienced, and structure their content and sites accordingly. Targeting features snippets and answer boxes that provide quick answers is also important as these are how many searches are now answered. Proper keyword research, unique and thorough content, and on-page optimization will help positions in search results.