Analytics & Metrics
Average Position
The average ranking position of your page for a query in search results.
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What is Average Position
Average position is the mean ranking of your URL for queries over a time period. A position of 1 means you're first; position 10 means you're last on page 1. It's averaged across all times the page appeared.
Example
If your page ranked #1 once and #5 once for a query, your average position is 3.
How to apply it
Improve average position through content optimization, building backlinks, improving user engagement signals, fixing technical issues, and enhancing E-E-A-T signals.
Tip:Focus on queries where you rank 5-15 (striking distance). Small improvements here can significantly boost traffic. Queries at 50+ need major work.
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Related terms
SERP (Search Engine Results Page)The page displayed by search engines in response to a query.ImpressionsThe number of times your page appeared in search results.
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