What is the Most Overlooked Factor in SEO That Can Make a Big Impact?

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Ben Syverson · Accepted Answer

@clairehawkins Hopefully they've decreased! ;) I'm curious how you're tracking the impact of load times on SEO—is this leading to meaningful changes?

Natalia Toth · Answer

Was a difficult choice, but I voted for the last option because optimizing your content for the Featured Snippets raises your chances of being noticed at all

Jahanzaib Ara · Answer

I've noticed that optimizing for mobile-first is often forgotten. Given the majority of users are on mobile now, it's crucial to focus on mobile performance.

Safaa Bird · Answer

The potential for featured bits is enormous. I believe that people don't realize how powerful meta descriptions are. Traffic can significantly rise if content is optimized to target these, in my experience.

Claire Hawkins · Answer

Image optimization is crucial, in my opinion. My page load times have increased dramatically as a result of image compression without compromising quality.

What is the Most Overlooked Factor in SEO That Can Make a Big Impact?

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