Is PageSpeed Score Really That Important?

[SilverLance]

For anyone unfamiliar, PageSpeed Score is a number (from 0 to 100) that shows how fast your website loads, especially on mobile (based on tests from tools like Google PageSpeed Insights).

But here’s the question, how much does it really matter now? Some say it’s important for SEO and user retention, while others think it’s just a number that doesn’t always match what users actually feel when using the site.

 

[eLdavis]

Yes it is important for SEO because google often favours a fast loading page more, and it is also great for user experience.

 

[SilverLance]

Yes, faster pages are more likely to rank higher, all else being equal. If your site is slow, users often leave before it even finishes loading, increasing your bounce rate and reducing engagement.

 

[monster_masterpiece]

Yes it is important for SEO because google often favours a fast loading page more, and it is also great for user experience.

No one search in information in search engines like in the past.

 

[Nomad]

yes, page speed is important for traffic retention, conversions and search engine ranking. Slow websites are not liked by search engines as well as people

 

[Augusta]

While a good PageSpeed score (generally 90+) indicates a website is fast and provides a good user experience, it's crucial to focus on the actual user experience

 

[Cpvr]

For anyone unfamiliar, PageSpeed Score is a number (from 0 to 100) that shows how fast your website loads, especially on mobile (based on tests from tools like Google PageSpeed Insights).

But here’s the question, how much does it really matter now? Some say it’s important for SEO and user retention, while others think it’s just a number that doesn’t always match what users actually feel when using the site.

It is. It has a direct approach and influence on your search rankings. A slow loading site won't rank high on the search engines. If they can't crawl your site nor reach it, they won't index you.

 

[Augusta]

With increasing mobile traffic, optimizing for mobile devices is crucial. Mobile users are especially sensitive to slow loading times, and a slow site can lead to them abandoning the page.

 

[SilverLance]

A sluggish site can lead to high bounce rates and lower engagement, which could hurt both user experience and SEO rankings.