Welcome to the guide on creating Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) for your website. AMP is an open-source project designed to help websites load faster on mobile devices, improving the user experience.

What is AMP?

AMP is a web component framework that enables websites to load quickly on mobile devices. It works by creating a streamlined version of a webpage that loads faster and uses less data.

Why Use AMP?

  • Faster Load Times: AMP pages load quickly, providing a better user experience.
  • Improved Mobile SEO: Google gives preferential treatment to AMP pages in mobile search results.
  • Enhanced User Engagement: Faster load times lead to higher engagement and lower bounce rates.

Getting Started

To get started with creating an AMP page, follow these steps:

  1. Understand the Basics: Familiarize yourself with the AMP HTML, CSS, and JavaScript specifications.
  2. Choose an AMP-Ready Theme: If you're using a CMS, look for a theme that supports AMP.
  3. Create Your AMP Page: Follow the AMP guidelines to create a streamlined version of your page.
  4. Test Your AMP Page: Use the AMP validator to ensure your page meets the AMP criteria.
  5. Promote Your AMP Page: Share your AMP pages with your audience to improve their mobile experience.

Key Components of an AMP Page

Here are the key components you need to consider when creating an AMP page:

  • AMP HTML: A subset of HTML that includes AMP-specific tags.
  • AMP JS: A JavaScript library that manages the dynamic aspects of your AMP page.
  • AMP CSS: A lightweight CSS file that enhances the performance of your AMP page.

Example

Here's an example of an AMP page:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html amp lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="utf-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,minimum-scale=1,initial-scale=1">
    <title>Example AMP Page</title>
    <script async custom-element="amp-video" src="https://cdn.ampproject.org/v0/amp-video-0.1.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Example AMP Page</h1>
    <p>This is an example of an AMP page.</p>
    <amp-video src="https://example.com/video.mp4" controls layout="nodisplay"></amp-video>
</body>
</html>

Further Reading

For more information on creating AMP pages, visit the official AMP documentation.

Creating an AMP Page