In 2006, the verb "Google" became an official part of the English language. This was only a slight indication of how mainstream Google would become, and today, it's the most used search engine across the globe. Millions of people search for things on Google every day on their smartphones, computers, and other devices.

This creates many opportunities for businesses to reach potential customers and clients with search engine optimization, or SEO. Not convinced?

These 8 Google search statistics show how important Google is to modern consumers, and why SEO is essential to the success of your business online.