Cumulative Layout Shift

Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
noun

Definition:
A Core Web Vitals metric that measures how much visual content shifts unexpectedly during page load. A lower CLS indicates better visual stability.

Usage:
“Lazy-loading ads caused a high CLS score that hurt UX metrics.”

Compare:
Core Web Vitals, First Contentful Paint, Time to Interactive

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Joe Youngblood is a top Dallas SEO, Digital Marketer, and Marketing Theorist. When he's not working with clients or writing about marketing he spends time supporting local non-profits and taking his dogs to various parks.

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