SEO Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the terms you'll come across.
GGenerative Engine Optimization (GEO) Guide 2025
GEO is the discipline of tailoring your web, data and media assets so generative AI models reliably surface and cite your content when crafting responses.
IInfinite Scroll SEO
Infinite scroll SEO is the strategic implementation of continuously loading content that maintains complete search engine accessibility while preserving the seamless user experience that drives engagement and conversions.
JJSON-LD
JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) is a structured data format that enables websites to provide explicit context about their content to search engines and other automated systems.
JJavaScript Rendering Budget
JavaScript Rendering Budget is the finite amount of computational time and processing power Googlebot allocates to execute JavaScript on a website during crawling and indexing.
LLighthouse
Google Lighthouse is an automated, open-source tool that audits web pages for performance, accessibility, best practices, SEO, and Progressive Web App capabilities.
LLog-file analysis
Log-file analysis is the systematic examination of server log files to understand how search engine crawlers, social media bots, and other automated systems interact with your website.
RRobots meta tag
Robots meta tags are HTML directives placed in the
section of web pages that provide specific instructions to search engine crawlers about how to handle individual pages.RRich-Results Test
The Rich Results Test is Google’s official validation tool that analyzes a website’s structured data to determine eligibility for enhanced search result features.
SSite Speed
Site speed is the complete time journey from when a user clicks a link to when they can fully interact with a webpage, covering server response, visual loading, and full interactivity.
TTime to First Byte (TTFB)
Time to First Byte (TTFB) is the duration between a browser sending an HTTP request and receiving the first byte of data from the web server.
XXML Sitemap
An XML sitemap is a machine-readable file that lists a website's important URLs and metadata to help search engines crawl and index content efficiently.