Blogs›Google›Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) URL Structure
The evolution of AMP URLs to provide a more streamlined and efficient way to access and serve mobile-optimized content. This includes understanding the structure of AMP URLs, how they are generated, and their role in delivering fast-loading web pages on mobile devices. The focus is on the technical implementation and implications of AMP URL structures for developers and users. This post details updates to the AMP Cache, including the introduction of new cache update mechanisms and the deprecation of older ones, as well as optimizations for slow networks and general speed improvements.
2/6/2017
This post explains the structure of AMP URLs, detailing how they are formed and what each component signifies. It clarifies that AMP URLs are not a separate domain but rather a parameter appended to the original URL, indicating that an AMP version of the page is being served. This helps developers understand how AMP content is delivered and how it relates to the canonical URL.
1/11/2017
This post details updates to the AMP Cache, including the introduction of new cache update mechanisms and the deprecation of older ones. It also discusses optimizations for slow networks and general speed improvements for AMP pages.
12/5/2016
This post announces updates to the AMP Cache, including the introduction of new cache update mechanisms and the deprecation of older ones. It details the technical changes and their impact on performance and reliability.