How to Use Google Search to Find What Your Customers Are Asking

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Difficulty: Beginner

Time to Complete: 10 minutes

Tool / Topic: Google Search

Tutorial Type: Article

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of your main service/product

Access to Google

Step 1: Type a Basic Search Related to Your Business

Examples:

  • “Best coffee shops near me”
  • “How to fix cracked skin in winter”
  • “Athens GA hair salon”

Don’t overthink it — start with something simple your customer might type.


Step 2: Look at Google Autocomplete

As you type your search, Google suggests phrases like:

  • “Athens GA hair salon curly hair”
  • “Best dog groomer for anxious dogs”
  • “How to get better sleep naturally”

These suggestions come from real searches people make every day.

Write down any autocomplete phrases that feel relevant.


Step 3: Scroll to the “People Also Ask” Box

This is one of the most valuable free marketing tools on the internet.

Examples:

  • “What is the best natural sleep aid?”
  • “How often should you groom a doodle?”
  • “Why is my skin so dry even with lotion?”

These are direct questions your customers want answered.

Turn these into:

  • Blog posts
  • Instagram reels
  • FAQs
  • Email topics
  • Service descriptions

Step 4: Check “Related Searches” at the Bottom of the Page

Scroll down and look for terms like:

  • “best Athens coffee shops to study”
  • “natural ways to sleep better”
  • “easy skin care routine for beginners”

These expand on your topic and show what else people care about.


Step 5: Use These Insights to Improve Your Marketing

With your list of customer questions, you can:

  • Improve your website copy
  • Create social posts based on what people search
  • Write blog articles to answer common questions
  • Create FAQ sections
  • Make YouTube or TikTok educational videos

Answering real customer questions = instant SEO improvement.