Core Web Vitals: A Guide for Ecommerce Store Owners
What Are Core Web Vitals, and Why Should You Care? Google's web page rankings have traditionally been based on high-quality content that benefits readers. However, when online stores get overloaded with new pages and ad channels, the reading experience might suffer. That's why Google launched a set of measurements known as "web vitals" to refocus attention on the user experience (UX). Three Core Components for Your Core Web Vitals Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) This metric indicates how long it takes for the largest element on your page to load. Consider it your website's "first impression" with visitors. Aim for an LCP of 2.5 seconds or below. First Input Delay (FID) This metric determines how responsive your website is to user interaction, such as clicking a button or pressing a link. A good FID is less than 100 milliseconds. Cumulative Layout Shift(CLS) This metric evaluates how much your website layout swings around as content loads. Consider it as...