Analytics & Metrics
Dwell Time
How long a user spends on your page before returning to search results.
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What is Dwell Time
Dwell time is the duration between when a user clicks on a search result and when they return to the SERP. It's a potential user engagement signal - longer dwell time suggests the content satisfied the user's query.
Example
User clicks your result, spends 5 minutes reading, then goes back to Google. Dwell time = 5 minutes.
How to apply it
Increase dwell time by: creating comprehensive content, using engaging multimedia, improving readability, adding table of contents, using internal links to keep users on site.
Track it in GSC Boost
GSC Boost reads your Search Console data and tells you what to fix first, with the clicks each fix is likely to bring. Start with the guide or sign up free.
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