The State of Google AMP in 2022 (An Essential Update)
For years, many WordPress website owners have wondered if they need to use Google Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to keep their sites running smoothly. Due to a lack of clear information, it has remained uncertain whether Google AMP can improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Fortunately, in 2021, Google released some definitive news about the state of AMP moving forward. With Google switching its focus to the Core Web Vitals, you likely don’t need to worry about using AMP in 2022. However, there are still some important caveats worth mentioning. In this post, we’ll cover what Google AMP is and how it works. Then, we’ll explain why it has been an important topic of discussion in the past. Finally, we’ll provide you with the up-to-date implications for Google AMP in 2022 and beyond. Let’s dive in! What Is Google AMP? The Google AMP project started in 2015, and it became visible to online users in 2016. Since then, AMP features have become more common on news sites, emails, and advertisements. According to Google, AMP is “a web component framework that you can use to easily create user-first websites, stories, emails, and ads”. Essentially, this open-source project leverages simple ‘components’ that you…
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