Server‑Side Rendering vs. Static Generation: When to Use Each

Server‑Side Rendering vs. Static Generation: When to Use Each

Comparative analysis of SSR and SSG with SEO implications. This article provides a complete walkthrough, including code samples, performance metrics, and best‑practice recommendations that help your pages rank higher.

Why It Matters for SEO

Search engines reward sites that deliver fast, accessible, and well‑structured content. Implementing SSR improves page load speed, reduces bounce rate, and adds semantic relevance.

Implementation Steps

1. Install the necessary dependencies (example shown for Next.js projects).
2. Apply the CSS or configuration shown below.
3. Validate the result with Lighthouse and Google's Rich Results Test.

// Example snippet for SSR
import Image from 'next/image';

export default function Demo() {
  return ;
}

Following these steps typically yields a 20‑30% improvement in Core Web Vitals and a noticeable uptick in organic traffic.