Website speed is not a technical nicety — it is money. Studies show 53% of mobile visitors leave a page that takes more than three seconds to load, and even a one-second delay can cut conversions by around 7%. Google also uses speed as a ranking signal, measured through three 'Core Web Vitals'. Here is what they mean, in plain English.
The three Core Web Vitals
LCP — Largest Contentful Paint
How quickly the main content of a page appears. Google's target is 2.5 seconds or faster. Fixes include preloading key images, inlining critical CSS and serving properly sized images.
INP — Interaction to Next Paint
How quickly your page responds when someone taps or clicks. INP replaced the older FID metric, and it is now the most commonly failed vital — around 43% of sites miss the 200-millisecond target. The cure is leaner JavaScript: breaking up long tasks and deferring non-essential scripts.
CLS — Cumulative Layout Shift
Whether the page jumps around as it loads. Aim for a score under 0.1. The fix is simple: set explicit width and height on every image, video and ad slot, and reserve space for anything that loads late.
Quick wins for a faster site
- Compress and correctly size all images
- Use modern formats like WebP
- Load only the scripts each page actually needs
- Set width and height on media to stop layout shift
- Use fast, reliable hosting and caching
Why it is worth it
Sites that pass all three Core Web Vitals see measurably lower bounce rates and better rankings. Speed is one of the few improvements that helps users and Google at the same time. Want a fast, high-performing site? Explore our web development services or get a free quote.
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