They include loading speed, interactivity, and visual stability.
Core Web Vitals Explained
Why Core Web Vitals Matters
They impact SEO rankings and user experience.
Where You'll Come Across It
Google PageSpeed Insights.
Practical Example
Improving load time improves scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three Core Web Vitals?
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) measures loading speed, Interaction to Next Paint (INP) measures responsiveness, and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) measures visual stability. Together they assess how fast, responsive, and stable your page feels for real users.
Do Core Web Vitals affect my Google ranking?
Yes. Google uses Core Web Vitals as a ranking signal. Pages that pass all three metrics may get a small ranking boost, and pages that fail significantly may be disadvantaged compared to faster competitors on the same query.
How do I check my Core Web Vitals?
Use Google PageSpeed Insights, Google Search Console (which shows real user data), or the Lighthouse tool in Chrome DevTools. PageSpeed Insights is the easiest starting point and provides specific recommendations for improvement.