What is Attribution?
Attribution is an SEO measurement concept used to track visibility, traffic, or business impact.
Attribution is part of the analytics & measurement layer of SEO. It helps search engines or users interpret a page, a website structure, or a performance signal more clearly. In practice, teams review attribution during audits, content planning, migrations, or ongoing optimization work.
SEO Impact
Tracking this metric or report helps teams prioritize actions and measure whether SEO work is paying off.
Example
Teams monitor attribution in dashboards to measure SEO performance over time.
Related Terms
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What is Bounce Rate?
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What is Google Search Console?
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What is a SERP?
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