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

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

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.

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

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