How many types of searches commonly performed on search engines? It is necessary to learn the types because it would be helpful regarding search engine optimization of your website. Any how for search engines, there are three types of searches:

Navigational:

You are searching for the official website for an organization, a company, an office, or a person.

Informational:

You are searching for information. You want to learn about a subject or how to perform a task. This can be text information at a web page, a how-to video, and so on.

Transactional:

You are searching to get something. You want to buy a product or service; you want to hear a song, watch a video, or download a PDF; you want to use a tool or service at a website.