Why Speed Matters for SEO
In the fast-paced digital world, speed is money. Google has explicitly stated that Page Speed is a ranking factor for both desktop and mobile searches. A slow website frustrates users, increases bounce rates, and lowers your conversion rates.
Our Website Speed Test connects directly to Google's Lighthouse API to provide you with the same data Google uses to rank your site. It breaks down complex metrics into a simple score out of 100, helping you identify exactly what is slowing you down.
Key Features
Core Web Vitals
Get a Pass/Fail assessment on the three critical metrics: LCP, INP, and CLS.
Mobile Simulation
Tests your site on a simulated 4G mobile network to show real-world performance.
SEO Audit
Checks for meta tags, accessibility issues, and best practices alongside speed.
Detailed Diagnostics
Identifies large images, unused JavaScript, and render-blocking CSS slowing you down.
How to Analyze Your Website
Optimizing your site starts with a diagnosis. Follow these 3 steps:
Enter URL
Paste your full website address (e.g., https://example.com) into the input box.
Choose Device
Select 'Mobile' or 'Desktop'. We recommend optimizing for Mobile first as Google does.
Analyze
Click the button. In a few seconds, you'll get a score out of 100 and a list of fixes.
Understanding Core Web Vitals
New Metric Alert: In March 2024, Google replaced FID (First Input Delay) with INP (Interaction to Next Paint). Our tool is updated to reflect this change.
1. Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
This measures Loading Performance. It marks the time when the largest image or text block is fully visible.
Target: 2.5 seconds or less.
2. Interaction to Next Paint (INP)
This measures Responsiveness. It checks how quickly your page responds after a user clicks a button or taps a link.
Target: 200 milliseconds or less.
3. Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
This measures Visual Stability. Does your content jump around while loading? (e.g., an ad pops in and pushes text down). A high CLS is frustrating for users.
Target: 0.1 or less.