Website Speed & Core Web Vitals
Why page speed matters and how to improve your Core Web Vitals.
What Are Core Web Vitals?
Core Web Vitals are three metrics Google uses to measure user experience:
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): How fast the main content loads.
FID (First Input Delay): How responsive the page is to user interaction.
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): How stable the page layout is while loading.
Why Speed Matters
Google uses page speed as a ranking factor for both mobile and desktop.
53% of mobile visitors leave a page that takes longer than 3 seconds to load.
Faster sites have higher conversion rates and lower bounce rates.
How to Improve Speed
Optimize and compress images before uploading.
Use a content delivery network (CDN) for faster loading.
Minimize JavaScript and CSS files.
Enable browser caching for returning visitors.
Choose a fast, reliable web hosting provider.
Key Takeaways
- Core Web Vitals directly impact search rankings
- Page speed affects user experience and conversions
- Image optimization is often the biggest opportunity
- Regular speed testing helps catch issues early