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With the change in criteria for the Top Stories carousel, all pages are now eligible (not just AMP), and Page Experience signals are being utilized as ranking factors for all pages.
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⏱ 53:47 💬 EN 📅 24/06/2021 ✂ 19 statements
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All pages, not just AMP, can now appear in the Top Stories carousel. Page Experience signals are becoming key ranking factors. Adjust your SEO focus accordingly.

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