W3C Validation: How It Works & Supports SEO

SEO benefits to well-formatted markup:

• Eliminates Code Bloat: Validating code means that you tend to avoid code bloat. Validated code is generally leaner, better, and more compact than its counterpart.
• Faster Rendering Times: This could potentially translate to better render times as the browser needs less processing, and we know that page speed is a ranking factor.
• Indirect Contributions to Core Web Vitals Scores: When you pay attention to coding standards, such as adding the width and height attribute to your images, you eliminate steps that the browser must take in order to render the page. Faster rendering times can contribute to your Core Web Vitals scores, improving these important metrics overall.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of improving a website’s visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs) for relevant keywords, aiming to increase organic (unpaid) traffic. It involves optimizing various aspects of a website, including content, structure, and technical configurations, to align with search engine algorithms and user search queries.