Do Questions Find Answers?

A data story about the journey from search to satisfaction—revealing the hope in swift clicks and the curiosity in meandering paths

Search Terms
Destinations
Avg. Time to Click
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Click-Through Rate

Four Types of Search Journeys

Reading the Data

Every search tells a story. Some searches find their answer in under a second—confident, decisive. Others wander across multiple sites, exploring possibilities. The time from search to first click reveals whether you knew what you wanted, or were still figuring it out.

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What Each Journey Type Reveals

⚡ Instant Journeys (<1s)

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🎯 Quick Journeys (1-5s)

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🤔 Thoughtful Journeys (5-30s)

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🌀 Wandering Journeys (30s+)

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What Searchers Can Learn

Be Specific

The fastest searches use precise terms. "claude code system prompt" beats "how does claude work" every time.

Loops Are Normal

Don't feel bad about wandering. Complex questions need exploration. The journey is part of understanding.

Save Patterns

Notice which searches work. Build a mental library of effective search patterns for your domain.