Web performance audit: Identifying load time potential

Your website is your company’s flagship, but even the best content and the most appealing design can be ruined by slow loading times. As an expert in load time optimization, I understand the importance of a fast and smooth website for the success of your business, which is why I offer you a comprehensive web performance audit.

Loading time audit

KPI measurement, analysis, derivation of todos
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  • KPI measurement for 1 page/template
  • Definition of specific target values for the individual KPIs
  • Google PageSpeed, Web Vitals & loading time
  • Derivation of optimization measures
  • Prioritization of the recommendations
  • Identification of quick wins
  • Visualization of the findings
  • Presentation of results (video conference or telephone call)
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Why a web performance audit makes sense

A web performance audit helps to ensure that your website remains competitive. The loading time of a website is not only an important factor for the user experience, but also a key aspect for search engine optimization (SEO) and the conversion rate.

A slow website can put off potential customers and cause them to leave your site early before they’ve even had a chance to see your products or services. Studies show that users expect a website to load within three seconds or less. If your website does not meet these expectations, you risk losing potential customers and missing out on sales.

In addition, website performance has a direct impact on your visibility in search engine results. Search engines like Google take loading time into account as a ranking factor, which means that a slow website can have lower rankings in search results. A loading time audit enables you to identify bottlenecks that affect the loading time of your website and to derive targeted optimization measures to eliminate these bottlenecks and improve your visibility in search engine results.

By optimizing the loading time, you can not only increase your visibility in the search engine results, but also increase your conversion rate. Studies show that a delay of just one second in the loading time of a website can lead to a significant drop in the conversion rate. A web performance audit, on the other hand, can improve the user experience and increase the likelihood that visitors will stay on your website and take action, such as making a purchase or signing up for your newsletter.

A PageSpeed Audit involves an in-depth analysis of various aspects of your website that can affect load time, including server response times, the size of images and other media files, the efficiency of JavaScript and CSS files, and the implementation of caching strategies. By identifying bottlenecks and deriving optimization measures, you can ensure that your website loads quickly and is optimized for users and search engines.

All in all, a load time audit is essential for any company that wants to be successful online. By optimizing the loading time, you can not only improve the user experience, but also increase your visibility in search engine results and boost your conversion rate.

Load time audit: Analyze Core Web Vitals, Google PageSpeed and load time

A web performance audit is the first step towards a faster, more powerful website that delights your visitors and makes your company successful. Put your trust in my expertise and let's optimize your website load time together.

What does the Web Performance Audit involve?

The load time audit is a thorough process that aims to maximize the performance of your website:

KPI measurement (laboratory data + CrUX field data)

Starting with the measurement of relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), you receive a comprehensive overview of the performance of your website. This includes both simulated lab data and field data from Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX) to get an accurate picture of load times and other performance metrics.

Definition of specific target values for the individual KPIs

Based on the measured data, we set clear target values for each KPI that need to be achieved. These target values are crucial to ensure that your website performs optimally and meets the expectations of your users. We not only consider PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals, but also other important performance metrics such as loading time, ease of interaction and visibility in search engine results. By setting specific target values, we can ensure that your website not only loads quickly, but also provides a positive user experience and performs well in search engines.

Analysis of Google PageSpeed, Web Vitals & loading time

The analysis of your website includes the evaluation of important metrics such as Google PageSpeed Insights and the Core Web Vitals. This identifies problems that can affect page speed and the user experience. Particular attention is paid to the speed, visibility and interaction-friendliness of your website, as these factors have a direct impact on your search engine rankings.

Derivation of optimization measures

Based on the analysis, detailed optimization measures are derived that help to improve the performance of your website. This includes technical changes such as the optimization of images and scripts, the reduction of server response times and the improvement of user interactions. These measures not only reduce the loading time, but also increase the overall quality and user-friendliness of your website.

Prioritization of the recommendations

The proposed optimization measures are prioritized according to their potential impact to ensure that you achieve the best result with minimal effort. Quick wins are identified that enable immediate improvements in website performance, as well as long-term strategies to optimize loading times in the long term.

Identification of quick wins

I identify quick wins – fast and effective optimizations that enable immediate improvements in website performance without having to make major changes. These quick wins can include various aspects of your website, including optimizing images by compressing or changing formats, minimizing CSS and JavaScript file sizes, implementing browser caching strategies, or removing unneeded scripts and plugins. These quick adjustments allow you to achieve rapid improvements in the loading time and overall performance of your website without having to carry out complex restructuring. These quick wins are an effective first step to increase the performance of your website and optimize the user experience.

Visualization of the findings

The results of the audit are presented in clear and understandable visualizations to give you a detailed insight into the performance of your website. Screenshots, diagrams and graphics give you a comprehensive overview of the problems identified and the proposed solutions.

Presentation of results (video conference or telephone call)

Finally, the results are presented in a personal video conference or telephone call. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and plan the next steps together with me. My aim is not only to provide you with a comprehensive audit, but also to offer practical recommendations and support in the implementation of optimization measures.

I have been working as a technical SEO consultant since 2009. My focus is on improving the loading times of websites through targeted optimization. As a business IT specialist and web developer, I support marketing specialists and programmers from various industries such as start-ups, SMEs, corporations and agencies. My goal is to maximize the performance of websites through a thorough load time audit and thus create an optimal user experience.