Mobile First Indexing by Google

We are all aware of the rise in the use of smartphones and the mobile apps that increases the productivity when using smartphones. In 2016, a survey by BrightEdge quoted saying 57% of website traffic were from the mobile devices.

Mobile indexing is where one types in a query and the results are displayed are based on Mobile method of ranking rather than desktop method.

Some important ways to keep your site responsive. Below is the checklist –

• • Check all your dynamic elements – Can you see the content on the desktop in the mobile?

 

• • Check load times and page speeds – Is your page loading in 3 seconds, if not fix it

 

• • Check whether your site is mobile-friendly or mobile-responsive

 

• • Say no to Flash stick to Java or HTML5

 

• • No Popups – Pop-ups can be annoying on mobile.

 

• • Avoid big graphics

 

• • Decrease HTTP requests – Reducing the number of images can help in site speeds.

 

• • Optimize backend

 

• • Include structured data

 

• • Check XML & media sitemaps