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First Contentful Paint (FCP)

First Contentful Paint measures the time from when a page starts loading to when any part of the page's content is rendered on the screen, marking the first moment users see that something is happening.

Why First Contentful Paint (FCP) Matters

FCP provides insight into perceived loading performance and user experience, with faster FCP times reducing user abandonment and improving engagement, though it's not a Core Web Vital.

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