SEO Optimization in 2026: What Changed
Search engines have become smarter. Here are the key changes:
Core Web Vitals 2.0
Google now considers:
- LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) - main content loading
- FID (First Input Delay) - interactivity
- CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift) - layout stability
AI Content
Search engines better understand context. Not just text, but its meaning matters.
Local SEO
For small business especially important:
- Google My Business
- Customer reviews
- Local links