Google's AVIF Image Support Could Enhance SEO Performance

Google’s New Update: AVIF Images for SEO

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What Is AVIF?

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How AVIF Boosts SEO

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Improved Crawl Efficiency

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AVIF vs. WebP

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Browser Support for AVIF

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Growing Popularity

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No Special Steps Required

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The Future of SEO

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