Largest Contentful Paint
Good: < 2.5s
Measures how long it takes for the main content to appear on screen
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467 KiB of unused JavaScript delays LCP by 900ms and blocks main thread execution.
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A score of 52 falls in the "Needs Improvement" range (50-89). While it is better than poor (0-49), you should aim for 90+ to provide an optimal user experience and maximize SEO benefits.
This site is slower than approximately 35% of similar sites. The main issues affecting performance are image optimization, JavaScript execution time, and layout stability.
Addressing these issues could improve your conversion rate by 15-20% and boost your search engine rankings.
Largest Contentful Paint
Good: < 2.5s
Measures how long it takes for the main content to appear on screen
Interaction to Next Paint
Good: < 200ms
Measures how quickly the page responds to user interactions
Cumulative Layout Shift
Good: < 0.1
Measures visual stability - how much content shifts during page load
This WordPress site has poor performance with a score of 52/100. The biggest problem is an extremely slow server response time of 660ms, which delays both your Largest Contentful Paint (5.6 seconds) and overall page loading. Additionally, the site suffers from significant layout shifts (CLS score of 0.149) caused by unsized images and web font loading, plus 467KB of unused JavaScript that's blocking page interactivity. Fixing the server response time and optimizing images could improve your score by 30+ points and dramatically enhance user experience.
Why It Matters:
The server takes 660ms to respond, delaying both LCP and FCP by 550ms each.
How to Fix:
Implement caching with WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache to reduce server response time. Optimize your WordPress database using WP-Optimize. Consider upgrading to a faster hosting provider or enabling CDN through Cloudflare.
Why It Matters:
Unsized images cause 0.149 CLS score, creating jarring content jumps during page load.
How to Fix:
Add explicit width='400' height='320' attributes to the logo image in your deals section. Use CSS aspect-ratio or padding-bottom technique to reserve space before images load. Implement font-display: swap for the Outfit font to prevent text layout shifts.
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