How to Check Core Web Vitals in 10 Minutes (opens in new tab)

You don't need expensive tools to check your Core Web Vitals. Here's a practical approach to auditing LCP, INP, and CLS using entirely free tools. Why Core Web Vitals Matter Google uses Core Web Vitals as a ranking signal. Sites that pass the CWV assessment see an average 11% increase in organic traffic within 60 days, based on Chrome UX Report data. The three metrics you need to monitor: Metric Good Threshold What It Measures LCP ≤ 2.5 seconds Largest contentful paint INP ≤ 200 ms Interactio...