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Single-pageapplication

A site that loads one page and updates its content with JavaScript instead of loading new pages.

Growth Score · Activation

Definition

What it means

Single-page apps feel fast after the first load but can start slowly and rely on JavaScript to show anything.

Search engines and AI crawlers may see little if content is not present in the initial HTML. Server rendering reduces the risk.

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FAQ

Quick answers

What is Single-page application?

A site that loads one page and updates its content with JavaScript instead of loading new pages.

Where does it sit in Growth Score?

It belongs to the Activation pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.

What should I read next?

Start with JavaScript bundle size and Crawlability, then browse the other terms in Activation.

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How does your site score?

Growth Score reads your site and scores its Activation pillar against sites like yours.

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