Page Speed and SEO

[charlesprabhu]

The simple answer is that page speed does affect SEO. Page speed is a direct ranking factor, a fact known even better since Google's Algorithm Speed Update. However, speed can also affect rankings indirectly, by increasing the bounce rate and reducing dwell time.

[mariajonas]

I agree with @op!!

[John-Smith]

Speed is now used as a ranking factor for mobile searches.

[neelseowork]

speed can also affect rankings indirectly!