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What is Mobile-First Indexing and How Does It Affect Your Small Business Website's Ranking?

Google now ranks websites based on their mobile version first, not desktop. This means if your site isn’t mobile-friendly, your search visibility and traffic could drop.

With most users browsing on their phones, Google wants to give them the best experience possible. For small businesses, this is a major opportunity to stay ahead by improving mobile usability and speed.

To prepare your website:
• Use responsive web design so it fits all screen sizes.
• Keep content and metadata consistent across devices.
• Improve mobile page speed for better user experience.
• Test your site using Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test.
A mobile-optimized site doesn’t just help rankings — it helps customers stay, explore, and buy from you.

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https://www.debtechllc.com/blog/details/what-is-mobile-first-indexing-and-how-does-it-affect-your-small-business-website-s-ranking

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