{"id":2873,"date":"2023-08-18T17:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T17:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/?p=2873"},"modified":"2025-07-16T07:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:00:30","slug":"google-search-seo-tools-scores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/google-search-seo-tools-scores","title":{"rendered":"John Mueller Clarified: The Truth About SEO Tool Scores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Don\u2019t worry about SEO Tool Scores \u2013 Google doesn\u2019t consider them significant. This insight comes from John Mueller, a Google Search Advocate, in a recent #AskGooglebot video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Does Google Search use SEO scores? #AskGooglebot\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AiAxHYcEDiM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Search Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/google-search-seo-tools-scores\/#Why_this_matters\" >Why this matters:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/google-search-seo-tools-scores\/#Googles_Chrome_Lighthouse_tool\" >Google\u2019s Chrome Lighthouse tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/google-search-seo-tools-scores\/#The_Real_Issue\" >The Real Issue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/google-search-seo-tools-scores\/#In_Conclusion\" >In Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-matters\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_matters\"><\/span>Why this matters:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Google\u2019s repeated statements that scores from SEO tools (like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Domain Authority<\/a>) hold no sway in rankings, a persistent misconception remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tool scores aren\u2019t pivotal for SEO success. Your focus should be optimizing for Google and search engines, not third-party SEO tool metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Absolutely not.<\/strong>&nbsp;Take Google Chrome\u2019s Lighthouse tool as an example. It offers performance scores, but much like third-party SEO tools, Google Search doesn\u2019t factor in Lighthouse scores when ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to John Mueller, \u201cNo, Google doesn\u2019t incorporate scores from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/seo-tools\">third-party SEO tools<\/a>&nbsp;or services. Whether it\u2019s about a site\u2019s authority or spam rating, Google simply doesn\u2019t use these scores.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there\u2019s a twist: While SEO scores don\u2019t impact rankings, Mueller suggests they could be helpful in identifying real issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey might guide your next steps or even validate the work you\u2019ve done. Understanding the context of these scores is crucial in deciding their relevance to your efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-google-s-chrome-lighthouse-tool\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Googles_Chrome_Lighthouse_tool\"><\/span>Google\u2019s Chrome Lighthouse tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>John Mueller referred to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/developer.chrome.com\/docs\/lighthouse\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google\u2019s Chrome Lighthouse tool<\/a>&nbsp;as an illustrative example. He emphasized that while Lighthouse offers valuable insights, it doesn\u2019t directly influence a website\u2019s rankings in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighthouse generates performance scores for websites, but these scores are not employed by Google to determine search result rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, Mueller highlighted the potential usefulness of Lighthouse\u2019s performance scores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe score is generated through transparent testing procedures, which are open for your examination. By considering the overall score, you can gauge the effectiveness of your website\u2019s performance in relation to those specific tests.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-real-issue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Real_Issue\"><\/span>The Real Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though SEO tools scores don\u2019t directly affect how high your website appears in search results, Mueller wants you to know they can be really helpful. These evaluations act like useful guides. They help find hidden problems on your website and show you what things you can make better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being good at figuring out and understanding SEO metrics is really important. It helps you see if your efforts to make your website better are working. By using these evaluations, you can understand better what you\u2019ve done and see which parts need more work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum it up, Google Search Advocate John Mueller has made it clear that the idea of SEO tool ratings directly changing your website\u2019s place in search results is not true. These ratings do help find problems and see how well you\u2019re doing with making things better, but they can\u2019t decide where your website shows up in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For people who own websites and digital marketers, it\u2019s more important to focus on making your website good for search engines than to worry too much about tool scores. Doing things the right way and following Google\u2019s advice is what really helps your website get noticed more and get more people visiting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, SEO is a big and always-changing thing. To do well, it\u2019s important to know about the newest ideas and strategies. Don\u2019t let old ideas confuse your efforts to make things better. Instead, trust sources you know are good and listen to experts in the field to understand SEO\u2019s changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that SEO is something that takes time, and your success isn\u2019t only about tool scores. By always making good stuff for people, improving your website step by step, and keeping up with what\u2019s important in your industry, you can make your website strong and attract the right visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Google doesn\u2019t consider third-party SEO tool scores for ranking purposes, Mueller recognizes the advantages these tools offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These scores provide website owners with insights into their site\u2019s position, identify potential areas for improvement, and facilitate the assessment of past SEO efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn from John Mueller: Google disregards third-party SEO tool scores for search rankings. 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