First Contentful Paint

First Contentful Paint (FCP)
noun

Definition:
The time it takes for a browser to render the first piece of DOM content—text, image, or canvas—after the user requests a page. It’s a perceived speed metric tied to user experience.

Usage:
“Delaying third-party scripts improved their First Contentful Paint score.”

Compare:
Core Web Vitals, UX

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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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