{"id":13799,"date":"2023-05-18T11:55:46","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T11:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birdmarketing.co.uk\/?post_type=glossary&p=13799"},"modified":"2024-06-19T08:24:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T08:24:07","slug":"mobile-first-indexing","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/bird.co.uk\/glossary\/mobile-first-indexing\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile First Indexing"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Term:<\/strong> Mobile First Indexing<\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> Mobile first indexing refers to the practice of a search engine using the mobile version of a website’s content for indexing and ranking.<\/p>\n

Alternative Names:<\/strong> Mobile-First Indexing, Mobile-First Strategy, Mobile-First Web Design<\/p>\n

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Expanded Explanation:<\/strong> With mobile first indexing, search engines – predominantly Google \u2013 will use the mobile version of a webpage for ranking and indexing. This is designed to reflect the majority of users who search the internet using mobile devices. Google will view the mobile version as the primary version of the site, even if a user searches from a desktop.<\/p>\n

Benefits or Importance:<\/strong> With a significant proportion of internet users browsing on handheld devices, mobile first indexing ensures that your website provides a good user experience on mobile platforms, something that can help improve your search engine ranking.<\/p>\n

Common Misconceptions or Pitfalls:<\/strong> A common misconception is that mobile first indexing means ‘mobile-only’. Despite the shift to prioritising mobile, Google still indexes and ranks both mobile and desktop sites.<\/p>\n

Use Cases:<\/strong> Mobile first indexing is a vital consideration for any website aiming for better visibility on search engines, especially Google. It’s particularly crucial for e-commerce and online businesses where higher search rankings can directly impact sales and revenue.<\/p>\n

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Consider an e-commerce site with a desktop version and a less detailed mobile version. With mobile first indexing, Google would primarily reference the mobile version, potentially missing information only available on the desktop version. This example illustrates the importance of ensuring your mobile site is as comprehensive and user-friendly as your desktop site.<\/p>\n

Calculation or Formula:<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s no direct calculation or formula for mobile first indexing. However, it’s critical to ensure your site is mobile-friendly. Google provides a Mobile Friendly Test<\/a> tool to check this.<\/p>\n

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