Page Speed Analyzer
Test your website's loading speed and get actionable tips to improve performance and SEO.
Why Page Speed is Critical for SEO in 2024
In the modern web, speed is everything. Google uses page speed as a direct ranking factor for both desktop and mobile searches. A slow website not only ranks lower but also frustrates users, leading to higher bounce rates and lower conversions. Our **Page Speed Analyzer** helps you identify the exact elements slowing down your site so you can fix them.
Understanding Core Web Vitals
Google evaluates user experience based on three main pillars, known as Core Web Vitals:
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): Measures loading performance. Ideally, your main content should load within 2.5 seconds.
- First Input Delay (FID): Measures interactivity. How fast does the site respond when a user clicks a button? Aim for under 100ms.
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): Measures visual stability. Elements shouldn't jump around as the page loads. Aim for a score of less than 0.1.
Common Causes of Slow Websites
If our tool gives you a low score, here are the usual suspects:
- Unoptimized Images: Large, high-resolution images are the #1 killer of page speed. Use our Image Optimizer to compress them.
- Render-Blocking JavaScript: Scripts that load before the content prevent the user from seeing anything. Move scripts to the footer or use the `defer` attribute.
- Too Many HTTP Requests: Every CSS file, script, and image requires a separate request. Combine files where possible.
- Lack of Caching: Without browser caching, visitors have to download every file every time they visit. Use our .htaccess Generator to enable caching.
How to Improve Your Speed Score
Start by addressing the "Optimization Tips" provided by our tool. Minify your HTML/CSS/JS (removing unnecessary spaces), enable Gzip compression on your server, and ensure you are using a fast web host. Even a 1-second improvement in load time can increase conversions by up to 7%.