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Mobile-First Indexing

Google's practice of using the mobile version of a page for indexing and ranking.

What is Mobile-First Indexing?

Mobile-first indexing means Google primarily uses the mobile version of content for indexing and ranking. Sites should ensure mobile and desktop versions have equivalent content and structured data.

Key Takeaways

1.Mobile-First Indexing is important for website performance and SEO.
2.You can measure it using tools like BulkAudit and Google Lighthouse.
3.Improving this metric can lead to better user experience and search rankings.

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