question_answer ANECDOTE Brian Dean's Page Speed Experiment ios_share
Brian Dean improved a page's speed from a Google PageSpeed Insights score of 13 to 100 without changing the content.
Despite this, there was no change in rankings or visitor numbers from Google search.
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insights INSIGHT Fast Rendering Over PageSpeed Scores ios_share
Fast time to start rendering matters more than overall page speed score.
Users want to see readable content quickly to avoid bouncing back to search results.
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insights INSIGHT First 2-3 Seconds Impression ios_share
The key SEO factor is how visitors feel within the first 2-3 seconds on page load.
Immediate impression from first visible content and headings determines user engagement.
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Get the app E661: The legendary Brian Dean did a test.
If he took a page ranking on Google, increased only its page speed, would it rank better?
He took a page with a Google PageSpeed Insights score of 13/100 and increased it to 100/100.
Before the test, the page was ranking #8 on Google for the target keyword. And after the test…
Plus: - What’s most important for SEO - The best page speed testing tool
▶️ Brian Dean’s research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpV0_jdo0og
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00:00 The Page Speed Myth 00:19 Brian Dean's Page Speed Experiment 01:50 Results of the Experiment 03:38 Focus: User Experience? 06:13 Practical Tips for SEO 08:21 Additional Resources
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