Technical SEO
Page Speed
How fast a web page loads, affecting user experience and search rankings.
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What is Page Speed
Page speed measures how quickly the content on a URL loads. It's a ranking factor for both desktop and mobile search, and significantly impacts user experience, bounce rates, and conversions.
Example
A page with 2-second load time typically has 9% bounce rate; a 5-second load time increases bounce to 38%.
How to apply it
Optimize images (WebP format, lazy loading), minify CSS/JS, enable compression, use CDN, reduce server response time, eliminate render-blocking resources.
Tip:Focus on perceived performance. Users care about when they can interact with content, not just when everything finishes loading.
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Related terms
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)Measures how quickly the largest content element becomes visible.FID (First Input Delay)Measures the time from first user interaction to browser response.CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)Measures visual stability by tracking unexpected layout movements.
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