Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is dwell time?
Dwell time is the time between clicking on a result in a search engine and the user returning to the results. It is used as an analytical and UX concept, but should not be considered an official, simple ranking metric. Hosting has an indirect effect because a slow or malfunctioning website shortens the session.
Definition
Dwell time is the time between clicking on a result in a search engine and the user returning to the results. It is used as an analytical and UX concept, but should not be considered an official, simple ranking metric. Hosting has an indirect effect because a slow or malfunctioning website shortens the session.
What does it mean in practice?
In Hostilla.pl services this term is relevant when running websites, domains, DNS, e-mail, SSL and secure hosting operations.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
When maintaining a website, describe the expected result first and record the current configuration. dwell time can then be checked against application requirements, hosting limits, logs and a rollback plan.
What should you check?
- the account, domain and expected result
- software versions and required dependencies
- a current backup or reversible change plan
- logs and a repeatable verification after the change