Does load speed affect SERPS?

Discussion in 'Google' started by korzon, Dec 8, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hi,

    I was wondering if your web site's performance (load speed, uptime, latency) affects your SERPS?

    Noam
     
    korzon, Dec 8, 2007 IP
  2. Divisive Cottonwood

    Divisive Cottonwood Peon

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    I've never heard of it doing so, although if the load time is that bad it will certainly effect the experience for your users.

    In the days of dial-up there used to be a rule of no more than 8 seconds for a page to load (I think it was 8, it's been a while now!).
     
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    in short, NO but server location can play a part in SERP's
     
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    It absolutely can affect SERPs if your site is extremely slow or frequently down. If it takes too long for search engine spiders to get through your site, they will timeout. Hosting reliability is important for good SEO results.
     
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  5. ForgottenCreature

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    If your server sucks, then yes.
     
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    #6
    I agree with Forgotten Creature!!


    Best Regards
    Linkmanager
     
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    just make sure your server doesn't go dow for prolonged periods of time when Google bots come looking for your content
     
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    Age of Site Location Content Uptime yes
    Speed sdon't know i yhink no
     
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