What Is Prefetch in SEO?
Use Cases
Prefetching internal links reduces load time when users click between pages, leading to lower bounce rates and improved SEO rankings.
AI models can analyze user behavior to selectively prefetch likely next pages, enhancing engagement and time on site.
Using prefetch on mobile ensures critical assets are preloaded on slower networks, boosting core web vitals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is prefetch different from preload?
Prefetch loads resources that might be used in the near future, while preload is used for resources needed on the current page load.
Does prefetching help SEO directly?
Yes, indirectly—by reducing load times and improving user experience, it can positively impact SEO metrics like bounce rate and dwell time.
What resources can be prefetched?
You can prefetch HTML pages, CSS, JavaScript files, fonts, and images—anything likely to be needed soon.
Is prefetching safe for bandwidth-limited users?
Use <link rel='prefetch'> tags in your HTML or implement JavaScript-based logic based on user behavior models.
How do I implement prefetching on my website?
Yes, AI can analyze navigation patterns and recommend or automate prefetching of high-probability next resources.
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