If you’ve fixed the issues flagged in Google Search Console (GSC) but the status hasn't changed , here are some common reasons and what might be happening: 🔍 Why the Status Might Not Update Immediately 1. Google Hasn't Re-Crawled or Re-Processed the URLs Yet GSC relies on real user field data (CrUX) and crawls that take time. Google may take days to weeks to re-collect and process updated data. Fixing the issue on your server doesn’t instantly update reports. 2. Validation Process is Ongoing If you clicked “Validate Fix” in GSC: Google monitors the URLs for roughly 28 days to confirm the fix. During this period, the status remains “ Validation in progress ” . 3. Partial or Incorrect Fixes Some issues require fixes across multiple pages/templates . Google samples URLs; if some still have problems, status remains failing. Fixes may not fully address the root cause (e.g., images still missing dimensions). 4. Cached or Stale Data GSC...
Interpreting and acting on the Core Web Vitals report in Google Search Console (GSC) is crucial for improving page experience , which directly affects SEO rankings and user satisfaction . 📊 What Are Core Web Vitals? Core Web Vitals measure real-world user experience across three key metrics : Metric What It Measures Target Value LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) Loading performance – time to load main content ≤ 2.5 seconds FID (First Input Delay) Interactivity – delay before response to input ≤ 100 milliseconds CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift) Visual stability – unexpected layout shifts ≤ 0.1 🔍 How to Access & Interpret the Report 1. Go to GSC > Page Experience > Core Web Vitals Split into Mobile and Desktop sections. URLs are grouped by performance status : Good, Needs Improvement, Poor. 2. Understand URL Groups GSC groups similar URLs to reflect performance patterns. Each group shows: A sample URL Failing metric(s) The number of affected URLs ...