Core Web Vitals impact AI search rankings only when poor performance erodes user trust

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Core Web Vitals do not significantly boost AI search rankings unless performance is extremely poor, negatively impacting user trust and engagement. An analysis of over 107,000 webpages found that while good Core Web Vitals don't guarantee higher AI visibility, severe performance issues are linked to worse AI outcomes due to reduced user engagement. This suggests Core Web Vitals act as a risk-management tool, preventing pages from being excluded due to technical failures, rather than a competitive advantage for AI search visibility.


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