Pogo-sticking
Pogo-sticking is a user behavior that sends a negative signal to search engines. It occurs when a user clicks on a search result, finds the page unsatisfactory (often because it's too slow to load), and immediately clicks the "back" button to return to the search results page to choose a different link. A fast-loading site delivered by Speed Kit helps prevent pogo-sticking by providing a good user experience from the very first moment, encouraging users to stay and engage with the content.
Related web performance terms
- Page Load
Page Load refers to the entire process of a webpage becoming visible and interactive for a user, from the initial navigation request to the final rendering of content.
- Page Views (PIs)
Page Views is a metric that counts the total number of times a page on a website has been loaded or viewed by users. It is a fundamental measure of traffic and engagement.
- PageSpeed Insights (PSI)
PageSpeed Insights is a free tool from Google that analyzes the performance of a single webpage and provides suggestions for improvement.
- Passthrough Mode
Passthrough Mode is a temporary, protective state that Speed Kit enters when its Deployment Detection mechanism identifies a major website update.