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What’s Google’s #1 Ranking Factor for 2021? #1672
March 11, 2021

What’s Google’s #1 Ranking Factor for 2021?

In episode #1672, we show you what Google’s number one ranking factor will be in 2021. In short, it’s user experience. But there’s a little more to it than that. There are many factors involved in user experience, with some of the most important ones including bounce-backs and click-throughs. In essence, it’s all down to retention and how well you serve your customer. In this episode, we offer some vital frameworks for you to use. These include loading times, first input delay, and accumulative layout. To hear about these in more detail, be sure to join us today! 

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:21] Today’s topic: What is Google’s number one ranking factor for 2021? 
  • [00:41] Google is all about showing websites with the best user experience.
  • [01:20] We define what user experience is.
  • [01:56] What core web vitals are.
  • [02:52] Think about what kind of user experience you enjoy.
  • [03:10] What usability really means.
  • [03:37] That’s it for today!

 

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Search Engine Land

Screaming Frog

 

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