**Google Updates Search Console Performance Report with Speed Metrics**.
Google has recently announced a significant update to its Search Console Performance Report, which now includes valuable speed metrics. These metrics provide website owners and SEO professionals with crucial insights into the loading performance of their web pages, directly within the Search Console platform..
**What’s New in the Performance Report**.
The updated Performance Report now displays the following speed metrics:.
* **First Contentful Paint (FCP)**: The time it takes for the first piece of content to appear on the page, indicating the initial visual response..
* **Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)**: The time it takes for the largest element on the page to fully load, representing a more complete visual experience..
* **Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)**: A measure of the amount of unexpected layout shifts during the loading process, which can impact user experience and engagement..
**Importance of Speed Metrics**.
Page speed has become a critical factor in both user experience and search engine rankings. Faster-loading pages provide a better user experience, reducing bounce rates and improving overall engagement. Google’s Page Experience Update, which rolled out in June 2021, further emphasized the importance of speed metrics in search results..
**How to Access the Updated Report**.
The updated Performance Report is now available to all Search Console users. To access the report, follow these steps:.
1. Log in to your Search Console account..
2. Select the property you want to analyze..
3. Click on .
