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Core Web Vitals

Google's user experience metrics.

Definition

Core Web Vitals are three metrics Google uses as a ranking factor: LCP (loading), INP (interactivity), and CLS (visual stability). Measured in Google Search Console.

Related terms

LCP

Largest contentful paint — page load metric.

CLS

Cumulative layout shift — visual stability metric.

INP

Interaction to next paint — responsiveness metric.

TTFB

Time to first byte — server response speed.

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